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WATER (H2O)
The Importance of Drinking Water
Are you drinking the amount of water you should
everyday? Did you know that:
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75% of Americans are
chronically dehydrated (Likely applies to half the world population)
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In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is often mistaken for hunger.
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Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism
as much as 3%
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ONE glass or water shuts down midnight hunger pangs
for almost 100% of the dieters studies in a University of Washington
study.
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Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80%
of sufferers.
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A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy
short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
the computer screen or a printed page.
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Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases
the risk of colon cancer by 45%,
plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one in 50% less
likely to develop bladder cancer.
Water and Weight loss:
How 8 Glasses of Water a Day Keeps the Fat Away
- Water is the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping
it off and may be the one truly "magic potion" for permanent
weight loss.
- Water suppresses appetite naturally and helps the body metabolizes stored
fat. Studies how that a increase in water intake will cause fat deposits to
increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat
deposits. [Reason: The kidneys can't function properly without enough water.
When they don't work to capacity some of their load is dumped onto the
liver. One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into
usable energy for the body But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's
work, it fan operate at full speed. As a result it metabolizes less fat more
fat remains stored in the body and weigh loss stops.
- Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention.
When the body gets less water it perceives this as a threat t o survival and
begins t hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extra cellular spaces -
this shows up as swollen legs and, feet and hands. Diuretics offer a
temporary solution at best. Thy force out stored water along with some
essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and will replace the
lost water at the first opportunity. Thus the condition quickly returns. The
best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body
what it needs- plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released. If
you have constant problems with water retention, excess salt may be to
blame. Your body will tolerate sodium only in a certain concentration. The
more salt you eat, the more water our system retains to dilute it. But
getting rid of unneeded salt is easy - just drink more water. As it is
forced through the kidneys , it washes away excess sodium.
- The overweight person needs more water than thin ones. larger people have
larger metabolic loads. Since we know that water is the key to fat
metabolism, if follows that the overweight person needs more water.
- Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural
ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps top prevent
the sagging skin that usually follows weight loss - shrinking cells are buoyed
by water, which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and
resilient.
- Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a mot
more waste to get rid of - all that metabolized fat must be shed. Again ,
adequate water helps flush out the waste.
- Water can help relieve constipation. When the body gets too little water,
is siphons what is needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary
source. result? Constipation but when a person drinks enough water, normal
bowels function usually returns.
- How much water is enough? On average: 8 glasses a day; (2 quarts)
The amount you drink should also increase if you exercise briskly or if the
weather is hot and dry. Water should preferably be cold - it's
absorbed into the system more quickly than water. Drinking cold water can actually help burn calories. To
utilize water most effectively during weigh loss her is a recommended
schedule:
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Morning: 1 qt of water consumed effectively over a
30minuts period. Drinking more water
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Noon: 1 quart consumed over a 30-minute period; (a
30-minute period).
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Evening: 1 quart consumed; betweem5-6 pm
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When the body gets the water it needs to function optimally,
its fluids are perfectly balance. When this happens, you have reached the
"breakthrough point." This means:
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Endocrine-gland function improves
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Fluid retention is alleviated as stored water is lost.
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More fat is used as fuel because the liver is free to
metabolized stored far
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Natural thirst returns.
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There is a loss of hunger almost overnight.
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If our stop drinking enough water, your body fluids will be
thrown out of balance and you may experience fluid retention , unexplained
weight again and loss of his. To remedy the situation have to go back and
force another breakthrough."
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Exercising:
STRETCHING
IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY
To improve flexibility, performance and prevent
injuries to muscles, stretching is recommended for best results.
Before you begin the stretch, make sure that your
muscles are warmed-up by completing a warm-up exercise routine to get
blood circulation go throughout the body and into the
muscles.
Get into your stretch position.
Begin the stretch gradually and continually keeping
your body as relaxed as possible, no not bounce because bouncing will
force the muscle to contract at the same time that your are forcing it
to stretch which may lead to injury.
Your breathing must be relaxed when you stretch,
maintaining a relaxed breathing pattern. This will help to improve
your flexibility and will increase blood flow throughout the body.
While stretching do not force your body beyond
the point where the stretch becomes painful - this could lead to injury.
To get the maximum benefit from the stretch, hold it
in a position where the stretch starts to feel tight but not painful.
Hold the stretch for 15-60 seconds. This can be
repeated 4-5 times.
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"The Paved Highway of Belief through touch and
sight leads straightest into the human heart and the precints of the mind."-
Lucretius
As long as the spirit is strong, the body will follow
for the body is forever the slave of your mind and can be willed to achieve
great feats.
A strong positive mental attitude will create more
miracles than any wonder drug.
Brenda Marcial
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