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| This section will provide you with tips regarding your health! |
Some nutritionists insist that 80% of the country is walking around dehydrated. We drink too much
coffee, tea, and sodas containing caffeine, which prompts the body to lose water. More troubling is that
fact that when we are dehydrated, we don't know what to drink.
The answer is simple: drink water!
Water is pure liquid refreshment and accounts for a large percentage of what makes each of us
"human." The average 150 lb. adult body contains 40 to 50 quarts of water. Almost 2/3rds of our body
weight is "water weight":
The Fountain of Youth, Health, and Everything Else that's Good
Water is necessary for your body to digest and absorb vitamins and nutrients. It also detoxifies the liverand kidneys, and carries away waste from the body. And when it comes to digestion . . . it's just not
happening without water. Fiber alone cannot aid proper digestive function by itself. In fact, without
water as its partner, good fiber goes bad, causing constipation and extreme discomfort.
If you're dehydrated, your blood is literally thicker, and your body has to work much harder to cause
it to circulate. As a result, the brain becomes less active, it's hard to concentrate, your body feels
fatigued, and you just "poop out."
coffee, tea, and sodas containing caffeine, which prompts the body to lose water. More troubling is that
fact that when we are dehydrated, we don't know what to drink.
The answer is simple: drink water!
Water is pure liquid refreshment and accounts for a large percentage of what makes each of us
"human." The average 150 lb. adult body contains 40 to 50 quarts of water. Almost 2/3rds of our body
weight is "water weight":
 | Blood is 83% water | |
| Muscles are 75% water | |
| The brain is 74% water | |
| Bone is 22% water |
The Fountain of Youth, Health, and Everything Else that's Good
Water is necessary for your body to digest and absorb vitamins and nutrients. It also detoxifies the liver
happening without water. Fiber alone cannot aid proper digestive function by itself. In fact, without
water as its partner, good fiber goes bad, causing constipation and extreme discomfort.
If you're dehydrated, your blood is literally thicker, and your body has to work much harder to cause
it to circulate. As a result, the brain becomes less active, it's hard to concentrate, your body feels
fatigued, and you just "poop out."
| Drink to Your Health . . . With Water! Mother Nature's Healthy "Cocktail" |
Water - The Miracle Worker
Simple water -- when it's pure and free of contaminants -- is truly a
"wonder drug." Without chemicals, additives, or anything
unnatural, a steady dose of 8 glasses of water a day (ideally ½ your
body weight in ounces of water) will:
Simple water -- when it's pure and free of contaminants -- is truly a
"wonder drug." Without chemicals, additives, or anything
unnatural, a steady dose of 8 glasses of water a day (ideally ½ your
body weight in ounces of water) will:
| Improve Your Energy | |
| Increase Your Mental and Physical Performance | |
| Remove Toxins & Waste Products from your body | |
| Keep Skin Healthy and Glowing | |
| Help You Lose Weight | |
| Reduce Headaches and Dizziness | |
| Allow for proper Digestion | |
| Help to keep you more Alkaline | |
Drinking Water is Heart-Healthy
The findings of a six-year study of more than 20,000 healthy men and women aged 38-100 in the May 1, 2002
American Journal of Epidemiology found that women who drank more than five glasses of water a day were 41%
less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses. The
protective effect of water was even greater in men.
Drinking Water and Weight Loss
Water is a natural appetite suppressant, so developing a good water drinking habit can be a long-term aid in
achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Doctor F. Batmanghelidj MD, author of "Your Body's Many Cries
For Water" says most times your “hunger” is your body asking for water – not food.
It's also important to remember that when the body is dehydrated, fat cells get "rubbery" and cannot be easily
metabolized. This means that it's harder to lose when you don't drink your water.
Who Can Benefit From A Water Regimen? Everyone . . . including YOU!
Water is especially important for pregnant women and nursing mothers. For athletes and work-out fanatics,
drinking water reduces cardiovascular stress and improves performance. And, since water reduces body
temperature, it makes the whole exercise process safer and more effective.
Water is also an important "healing tool" for people with a history of kidney stones. Since water dissolves calcium
in the urine, downing at least 8 glasses daily reduces the risk of stone formation. Drinking water is also valuable
in preventing urinary tract infections in both men and for women, flushing impurities out of the system.
Even mild dehydration makes you more susceptible to viruses. For someone like me, with an immune system
compromised from my battle with terminal cancer, water is a powerful weapon in my war on colds and other
illnesses. I've also found that water helps me recover more quickly.
When your body is hydrated, drainage from allergies and colds doesn't stick and collect in your throat and lungs,
and your cough is more "productive". Even cold sores that appear on the lips are minimized by drinking water
because those eruptions tend to favor dry areas on the body.
You are naturally thirsty i.e. “dehydrated” in the morning . . . help your body flush out the toxins it has been
processing all night and take advantage of this thirst to get a “leg up” on your daily water requirements by
drinking a glass of water first thing.
If you are cold drink warm water instead of dehydrating coffee & tea.
Don't wait until you're thirsty to have a drink – you are already dehydrated if you feel thirsty.
Set a timer to remind yourself to establish a habit of drinking water and keep a bottle of water with you at all
times.
Compensate for diuretics . . . thieves that steal water from your body. If you drink coffee, tea, or sodas with
caffeine, you'll need to drink a few extra glasses of water to make up for the water that these diuretic beverages
"leech" from your system.
The findings of a six-year study of more than 20,000 healthy men and women aged 38-100 in the May 1, 2002
American Journal of Epidemiology found that women who drank more than five glasses of water a day were 41%
less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses. The
protective effect of water was even greater in men.
Drinking Water and Weight Loss
Water is a natural appetite suppressant, so developing a good water drinking habit can be a long-term aid in
achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Doctor F. Batmanghelidj MD, author of "Your Body's Many Cries
For Water" says most times your “hunger” is your body asking for water – not food.
It's also important to remember that when the body is dehydrated, fat cells get "rubbery" and cannot be easily
metabolized. This means that it's harder to lose when you don't drink your water.
Who Can Benefit From A Water Regimen? Everyone . . . including YOU!
Water is especially important for pregnant women and nursing mothers. For athletes and work-out fanatics,
drinking water reduces cardiovascular stress and improves performance. And, since water reduces body
temperature, it makes the whole exercise process safer and more effective.
Water is also an important "healing tool" for people with a history of kidney stones. Since water dissolves calcium
in the urine, downing at least 8 glasses daily reduces the risk of stone formation. Drinking water is also valuable
in preventing urinary tract infections in both men and for women, flushing impurities out of the system.
Even mild dehydration makes you more susceptible to viruses. For someone like me, with an immune system
compromised from my battle with terminal cancer, water is a powerful weapon in my war on colds and other
illnesses. I've also found that water helps me recover more quickly.
When your body is hydrated, drainage from allergies and colds doesn't stick and collect in your throat and lungs,
and your cough is more "productive". Even cold sores that appear on the lips are minimized by drinking water
because those eruptions tend to favor dry areas on the body.
You are naturally thirsty i.e. “dehydrated” in the morning . . . help your body flush out the toxins it has been
processing all night and take advantage of this thirst to get a “leg up” on your daily water requirements by
drinking a glass of water first thing.
If you are cold drink warm water instead of dehydrating coffee & tea.
Don't wait until you're thirsty to have a drink – you are already dehydrated if you feel thirsty.
Set a timer to remind yourself to establish a habit of drinking water and keep a bottle of water with you at all
times.
Compensate for diuretics . . . thieves that steal water from your body. If you drink coffee, tea, or sodas with
caffeine, you'll need to drink a few extra glasses of water to make up for the water that these diuretic beverages
"leech" from your system.
Stress Management:
How to Reduce, prevent, and Cope with Stress
If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at
risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical
health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.
The goal of stress management is to bring your mind and body back into balance.
By adopting a positive attitude, learning healthier ways to cope, and changing the
way you deal with stress, you can reduce its hold on your life.
But while it may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level—the
bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all
your errands, your career will always be demanding—you have a lot more control
than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you’re in control of your
life is the foundation of stress management.
Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your
emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.
The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation,
and fun—and the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.
How to Reduce, prevent, and Cope with Stress
If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at
risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical
health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.
The goal of stress management is to bring your mind and body back into balance.
By adopting a positive attitude, learning healthier ways to cope, and changing the
way you deal with stress, you can reduce its hold on your life.
But while it may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level—the
bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all
your errands, your career will always be demanding—you have a lot more control
than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you’re in control of your
life is the foundation of stress management.
Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your
emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.
The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation,
and fun—and the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.
How Resilient Are You?
Your ability to handle and bounce back from stress depends on many
factors, including a:
Your ability to handle and bounce back from stress depends on many
factors, including a:
- Sense of control
- Optimistic attitude
- Strong support system
- Healthy body
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to handle unpleasant emotions
- Belief in a higher power or purpose
- Confidence in yourself
- Sense of humor
Stress management strategy #1: Avoid unnecessary stress
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You
may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or
professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on
more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t
turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the
relationship entirely.
Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’
s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore,
do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation
list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or
excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too
much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly
necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
Stress management strategy #2: Alter the situation
If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to change things so
the problem is avoided in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and
operate in your daily life.
Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you,
communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you don’t voice your feelings,
resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same.
Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the
same. If you both are willing to bend at least a little, you’ll have a good chance of finding a happy
middle ground.
Be more assertive. Don’t take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your
best to anticipate and prevent them. If you’ve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate
just got home, say up front that you only have five minutes to talk.
Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress. When you’re stretched too
thin and running behind, it’s hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead, you can avoid
these stress-inducing pitfalls.
Stress management strategy #3: Accept the things you can’t change
Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a
loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is
to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing
against a situation you can’t change.
Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the
behavior of other people. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control
such as the way you choose to react to problems.
Look for the upside. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing
major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices
contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing
what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the
stressful situation.
Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let
go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You
may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or
professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on
more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t
turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the
relationship entirely.
Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’
s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore,
do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation
list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or
excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too
much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly
necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
Stress management strategy #2: Alter the situation
If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to change things so
the problem is avoided in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and
operate in your daily life.
Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you,
communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you don’t voice your feelings,
resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same.
Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the
same. If you both are willing to bend at least a little, you’ll have a good chance of finding a happy
middle ground.
Be more assertive. Don’t take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your
best to anticipate and prevent them. If you’ve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate
just got home, say up front that you only have five minutes to talk.
Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress. When you’re stretched too
thin and running behind, it’s hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead, you can avoid
these stress-inducing pitfalls.
Stress management strategy #3: Accept the things you can’t change
Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a
loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is
to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing
against a situation you can’t change.
Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the
behavior of other people. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control
such as the way you choose to react to problems.
Look for the upside. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing
major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices
contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing
what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the
stressful situation.
Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let
go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.
| Stress is a major problem with many of us. Stress affects you physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially. Here are some ways to cope and reduce stress! |
Time management tips to reduce stress
- Create a balanced schedule
All work and no play is a recipe for burnout. Try to find a balance
between work and family life, social activities and solitary pursuits, daily
responsibilities and downtime.
Don’t over-commit yourself
Avoid scheduling things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into one
day. All too often, we underestimate how long things will take.
Prioritize tasks
Make a list of tasks you have to do, and tackle them in order of
importance. Do the high-priority items first. If you have something
particularly unpleasant to do, get it over with early. The rest of your day
will be more pleasant as a result.
Break projects into small steps
If a large project seems overwhelming, make a step-by-step plan. Focus on
one manageable step at a time, rather than taking on everything at once.
Delegate responsibility
You don’t have to do it all yourself, whether at home, school, or on the
job. If other people can take care of the task, why not let them? Let go of
the desire to control or oversee every little step. You’ll be letting go of
unnecessary stress in the process.