The Health Benefits of Coconut Water

It’s a clean, potable beverage for many people around the world, one recommended by the World Health Organization for treatment of dehydration, and since it’s sterile, it’s even been delivered intravenously.  What is this miracle elixir?    It’s a drink you’ve been seeing pop up everywhere lately – coconut water. 

But when it comes to this trendy new drink, everyone seems to have three key questions. First, what is coconut water? Next, what are its benefits? And finally, is it a more healthful alternative to water and sports drinks?

What Is Coconut Water?

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts.  Technically, this makes coconut water a juice, not a flavored water drink.  However, compared to many other juices, it has fewer calories and carbohydrates.  It consists of about 94% water, and it is richer in potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium than most juices; it also contains electrolytes, antioxidants, plant hormones, enzymes, and amino acids.

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Tips for a Naturally Healthy Smile

A dazzling smile can do so much – improve your mood, relieve stress, boost your attractiveness, and even make you look younger.  They say we’re born knowing how to smile, but when do we learn how to take care of it?  Can we do it naturally? From VitaMedica

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Putting it all Together

Based on the above, Arnica is used primarily for bruising, Bromelain for inflammation and swelling and Clinical Support for wound healing.  So, if you're having a procedure that involves some bruising & swelling, such as a eyelift, then you'll want to reach for the "A" (Arnica) and "B" (Bromelain).  If you're scheduled for a more comprehensive surgery, let's say a tummy tuck, where there's more significant wound healing, then you'll want to grab the "A", "B" and "C".

Remember, the demands on the body are much higher during the healing process and it is important to eat healthy during this period of surgery preparation and recovery.  But you can take a proactive approach by remembering your ABC’s.  Augmenting your diet with VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana, Bromelain with Quercetin and Clinical Support Program will help simplify and speed the healing process.

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