Made of terra cotta, it keeps brown sugar soft for three to six months. Just soak it in warm water for 20 minutes then place it in the brown sugar in an airtight container.
When potassium levels are low, the cells cannot repolarize and are unable to fire repeatedly, and muscles and nerves may not function normally. The effects of low potassium include may cause the following symptoms: 1  muscle weakness, 2  muscle aches, 3  muscle cramps, and. 4  palpitations (irregular heartbeats).
People who are most likely to have low potassium levels include: Those who take diuretics in order to treat high blood pressure or heart disease. Anyone who frequently takes laxatives. Anyone who has recently had an illness that caused vomiting and diarrhea.