Community Advocate • Summer Guide • Friday, May 20, 2011• 3 Seven ways to stay calm, cool, hydrated this summer By Meghan Francis Co-owner of Breathe Wellness, Marlborough ose too-hot-to-move-days will be here before we know it. Why not plan ahead for some relief. Here are just a few help- ful and fun ways to keep your family from experiencing the heat-induced stress of the sum- mer months. 1. Drink Cool Peppermint Tea Lots of us love the warm weath- er just so we can trade in our hot coffee for iced coffee…you know, the big 32 ouncers? But caffeine can dehydrate our bodies. Why not switch to decaffeinated iced peppermint tea? It will calm your mind and take away the nauseous feeling brought on by hotter temperatures. 2. Store Fruit in Your Freezer Sure, sucking on an ice cube can cool you off and even hydrate you a little. Wouldn’t it taste bet- ter to pop a few frozen grapes, blueberries or raspberries though? ey will not only hydrate, but also add some much needed an- tioxidants to your diet. Plus, fresh fruit lasts longer in the freezer so you do not have to worry about throwing them away when no one eats them in time. 3. Herbal Foot Soaks You know the saying, “Cool hands; warm heart.” What about, “Cool feet; calm mind”? We all know how refreshing it is to walk along the beach while the waves splash up on our feet; or sitting by a pool while our feet dangle in the water to cool off. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to get to the beach, and not all of us have pools. Kick back and relax instead while dipping your feet into a rejuvenating cucumber melon herbal footbath. Many salons are adding these to their “menus” because the herbs help to calm the mind, while the temperature of the water can be adjusted. 4. 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Meditate Meditation has positive effects on both the body and the mind. It can reduce blood pressure, which helps to cool the body from the inside out. It also helps to reduce the “crankies” that come on when kids get too hot. Check local wellness centers to see which ones offer adult, as well as children’s meditation classes. 6. Restorative Yoga Although getting your body moving may not be one of your greatest desires once the mercury hits 90, gentle yoga can help strengthen and stretch muscles in ways that can bring relief. Regular practice can help strengthen your immune system as well help keep those summer allergies at bay. 7. Plan Trees and Shrubs is one may be more of a long term plan, but planting three good-sized trees in the right places around your home can save money on heating in the winter, and cooling in the sum- mer. All that shade will also give you a nice place to sit and relax, while sipping your peppermint iced tea. PHOTO/SUBMITTED