Liquid IV

It’s hard to find just the right drink that will not disturb an irritated bladder. It’s an unusual diagnosis but we have found not really all that unusual. People just don’t talk about it or even know they have it. It’s taken a while to figure out this murky diagnosis - it’s not as clear cut as a surgical removal of something and then it’s over. It’s also taken several months to determine the food culprits that cause the discomfort. Those foods include the usual suspects - coffee, chocolate, tomatoes, and anything spicy or acidic. And when fluids need to be replenished you can’t have anything carbonated or citrus. I thought Pedialyte would be a good candidate, but they are fruit flavored and potential hazards. Even grapes are a problem. So to stay on the safe side we came across a fluid hydrater brand called Fluid IV - in a watermelon flavor. It comes in a small powder pack that is added to water. It’s also a great way to drink more fluid than one usually feels like drinking. I think it would be a good idea to have a see through cup so you can watch your progress. All I know that if it helps replenish the lost fluid and restore electrolytes lost it is worth it. I hope we are finally on the right track. It certainly has been occupying our conversation lately. I can’t wait for that to change. 

Simply Lemonade, Safeway Lemonade, First Lemonade of the Season

It's that time of year again. There have been a couple of warm days, and that means time will be spent in the garden. Since the patio faces the south and is enclosed, it can get even warmer there. And when the work is done, or even when the work is still going on, there needs to be something close at hand to drink to quench the thirst. The other day we were driving in Fairfax and stopped at McDonald's for a large lemonade - but that doesn't count. So we finally broke open the first jug of lemonade and had the first glass of the season. Usually my husband buys Simply Lemonade. Oftentimes we dilute the full strength with a half glass of water. It just tastes better that way. Today we were at the Safeway in McLean and picked up a few essentials. While staring  at all the lemonades to choose from, we noticed the Safeway brand. It was on special for two bottles for $4.00. So we thought we would give it a try. Let's hope it tastes as good as Simply Lemonade. But when you're thirsty, it probably doesn't matter.