Simply Hydrated

We are made up of 60% of it and it is essential to every cell in our body.  We use it to cool our body with sweat, to circulate oxygen and fuel to our organs, and eliminate waste products via blood.  Drinking more water is the simplest task we can do to improve our health.  Did you know that the most common cause of mid afternoon fatigue is actually caused by mild dehydration?  Go ahead and  embrace one your most natural and essential needs. Try to drink at least 1/3rd of your body weight in ounces of pure water each day.

Keeping Hydrated can help with:

• Improves energy
• Increases detoxification
• Eliminates headaches
• Moisturizes skin
• Improves concentration

Tantalizing Turkey Tail Mushrooms

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) mushrooms are known for their vibrant colors and their endless health benefits.  Turkey tail is one of the most widely researched (My school, Bastyr is currently running a study!) and used mushrooms in the world.  

This fungi shows much promise for immune support!

Properties:

• Antioxidant

• Anti-Cancer

• Anti-Microbial

Fight Depression and Anxiety With Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is especially important for regulating moods and also helps to prevent mental fatigue.  This water soluble vitamin plays a key role in producing serotonin (the feel good neurotransmitter) and dopamine in the brain.  Vitamin B 6 supports the body in making hemoglobin which carries energy boosting oxygen to the brain which could also improve memory.

Benefits Include:

•  Maintains healthy brain function
• Key role in synthesizing antibodies needed to fight disease
• Maintains normal nerve function
• Supports neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin
• Aids in forming red blood cells

Food Sources Include:

• Cereal grains
• Legumes
• Vegetables (Carrots, Spinach, Peas, Potatoes)
• Milk
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Fish
• Liver
• Meat

Thorne B-Complex #6