The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 2, Summer 2016 | Page 29

to have Wi-Fi, cell phones, and radio waves constantly
traveling through us. However, we are designed to be
in contact with the earth's energy. Unfortunately, we
usually have shoes on or walk on a surface that puts a
layer between us and the earth. Take those shoes off
and connect with the earth. When we connect with the
earth, our body releases built up energy and we are
recharged with an energy that makes us feel better. Are
you having issues with your sleep and energy levels?
Take a long walk on the wet grass or beach and see
for yourself!
5. WATER - No matter what you are doing this summer,
you need to be drinking plenty of water every day! We
usually recommend aiming for half your body weight
in ounces of water. But...STOP drinking out of plastic
water bottles and the faucet! Water bottles are full of
toxins from plastic leaching into the water. You may
be careful not to leave your bottles in the hot sun,
but did you think about how the bottles got to your
refrigerator? Do you think it's possible the water got hot
in the truck, sitting on a pallet in the sun or sitting in
a hot warehouse? Some scenarios could cause toxins,
such as BPA or xenoestrogens, to end up in the water
we drink, which over time disrupts our hormones and
causes side effects such as early puberty, fertility issues,
erectile dysfunction, and an increased risk of cancer.
Unfortunately, water from the faucet is not a good
fallback. Our water supply is full of contaminants, such
as chlorine and fluoride. I know we are all taught that
fluoride helps our teeth, but keep in mind...one positive
does not outweigh the negatives. Fluorid