Friday, November 20, 2009
Watermaster Taster like a Winemaster Taster??
A recent USA Weekend article by Dennis McCafferty wrote about how to distinguish the tastiest water. There's even a competition in West Virginia called the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition set for Feb. 25-28, 2010. Who knew? For the whole article and how to judge your water go to http://bit.ly/6CVmOt
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dr. Oz promotes in home water filtration
View the video from the Dr. Oz show about the importance of in home water filtration. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dont-drink-water The shower and whole house filters he demos are from Aquasana. Visit http://www.healthyfilteredwater.com/ to view the whole product line.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Top 4 Benefits Of Drinking Water
Reply to this post to let me know what you think of these ideas and whether you're going to try any of them and whether they worked out. Thanks!
By Michele Silence, MA
Everyone’s heard how important it is to drink enough water. Especially in the hot summer months. But is it really that necessary? Absolutely. This nutrient is vital to health in numerous ways, and the health benefits of drinking water cannot be underestimated.
1. Drinking water enhances fat loss
Water is an essential nutrient. All chemical reactions in the body depend upon it. If you’re trying to lose weight, this can’t be ignored. You won’t be able to lose weight without water to flush out the by-products of fat breakdown. When there isn’t enough water to dilute the body’s waste products, kidney stones may form. When the kidneys aren’t working to their full potential, the liver must step in and help. Once this happens the liver can’t optimally perform its other important functions. As a result, burning fat has to wait.
2. Combat ailments by drinking more water
In many cases, fatigue, headaches and back pain may be caused by dehydration. If you suffer from an afternoon nod off, try drinking more water at lunch. If you or your children complain of frequent headaches, the amount of water you’re drinking could be responsible. And, muscle spasms are also caused by not being adequately hydrated.
3. Drinking water can reduce hunger
Experts say that hunger pangs are often misinterpreted cravings for water. Try drinking water before your regular meals and see if it helps you cut down on the amount of food you eat. It really works as an effective appetite suppressant. Avoid counting tea, coffee, sodas and juices in your fluid intake. Coffee and tea contain caffeine which has a diuretic effect and makes you lose water. Sodas and juices are too sweet—because the body must dilute them, they cause more dehydration.
4. Look younger - drinking water hydrates your skin
When the skin is properly hydrated, it looks plump and more radiant. Water will keep the toxins flushed out and help you to cool off through perspiration. Muscles need to have enough water to make them look full too. Deprive yourself of water and you’ll see the difference in the mirror.
Are you dehydrated?
Just how do you know if you’re getting dehydrated? If you have a dry mouth, produce less urine, have very dark urine and/or feel dizzy or faint you probably need water, quick. Drink at least 8 glasses a day. Experts now recommend even more, up to 12 glasses a day. To be more precise, drink ½ ounce per pound of body weight. If you exercise or are very active increase the number to 2/3 ounce per pound. Try monitoring your water intake closely for the next month. When you drink enough, you’ll look and feel better.
By Michele Silence, MA
Everyone’s heard how important it is to drink enough water. Especially in the hot summer months. But is it really that necessary? Absolutely. This nutrient is vital to health in numerous ways, and the health benefits of drinking water cannot be underestimated.
1. Drinking water enhances fat loss
Water is an essential nutrient. All chemical reactions in the body depend upon it. If you’re trying to lose weight, this can’t be ignored. You won’t be able to lose weight without water to flush out the by-products of fat breakdown. When there isn’t enough water to dilute the body’s waste products, kidney stones may form. When the kidneys aren’t working to their full potential, the liver must step in and help. Once this happens the liver can’t optimally perform its other important functions. As a result, burning fat has to wait.
2. Combat ailments by drinking more water
In many cases, fatigue, headaches and back pain may be caused by dehydration. If you suffer from an afternoon nod off, try drinking more water at lunch. If you or your children complain of frequent headaches, the amount of water you’re drinking could be responsible. And, muscle spasms are also caused by not being adequately hydrated.
3. Drinking water can reduce hunger
Experts say that hunger pangs are often misinterpreted cravings for water. Try drinking water before your regular meals and see if it helps you cut down on the amount of food you eat. It really works as an effective appetite suppressant. Avoid counting tea, coffee, sodas and juices in your fluid intake. Coffee and tea contain caffeine which has a diuretic effect and makes you lose water. Sodas and juices are too sweet—because the body must dilute them, they cause more dehydration.
4. Look younger - drinking water hydrates your skin
When the skin is properly hydrated, it looks plump and more radiant. Water will keep the toxins flushed out and help you to cool off through perspiration. Muscles need to have enough water to make them look full too. Deprive yourself of water and you’ll see the difference in the mirror.
Are you dehydrated?
Just how do you know if you’re getting dehydrated? If you have a dry mouth, produce less urine, have very dark urine and/or feel dizzy or faint you probably need water, quick. Drink at least 8 glasses a day. Experts now recommend even more, up to 12 glasses a day. To be more precise, drink ½ ounce per pound of body weight. If you exercise or are very active increase the number to 2/3 ounce per pound. Try monitoring your water intake closely for the next month. When you drink enough, you’ll look and feel better.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Health Scare: Bacteria found on shower heads
On September 14, 2009 the University of Colorado posted results from research and testing done on shower heads across the nation indicating high concentrations of bacteria that might possibly be inhaled posing a danger to those at risk for infection with AIDS or emphysema on the website WebMD.
Our Aquasana & Crystal Quest filtered shower heads eliminate that risk by removing bacteria from the water before it goes through the shower head and continuing to cleanse it thereafter. Both companies shower heads use KDF55 in addition to granular activated carbon. Go to this website for more information. http://www.kdfft.com/HowItWorks.htm Contact me if you'd like to order a shower filter. Becky sales@healthyfilteredwater.com
Our Aquasana & Crystal Quest filtered shower heads eliminate that risk by removing bacteria from the water before it goes through the shower head and continuing to cleanse it thereafter. Both companies shower heads use KDF55 in addition to granular activated carbon. Go to this website for more information. http://www.kdfft.com/HowItWorks.htm Contact me if you'd like to order a shower filter. Becky sales@healthyfilteredwater.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Importance of Water
The Importance of Water
Insufficient water intake diminishes the body's natural ability to heal and maintain optimal health.
Here's an easy way to know how much water you should be drinking.
Dividing your body weight by two gives you the minimum number of ounces you should consume in a 24-hour period. If you are active or spend time outdoors in the Arizona sun you need to increase this amount.
Why so much water? The human body is 60 to 75% water. Blood, lymph, urine, sweat and tears are mostly water, but did you know that your lungs are 90% water? The brain is 76% water and even your bones are 25% water. Water delivers nutrients to the tissues and carries away unwanted wastes. If you drink water it will keep them moving until they are eliminated from the body. If not, they will just redeposit in another area. The build up of these wastes in the muscles can cause soreness and stiffness. Removing them leads to better tissue health and mobility. Coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic beverages are not an adequate substitute for water.
Coffee, tea, and most sodas contain caffeine, which is a diuretic and will actually cause you to eliminate more than you take in. Alcohol is also a diuretic. For each cup of these drinks that you consume you need to drink an additional cup of pure water!
Insufficient water intake diminishes the body's natural ability to heal and maintain optimal health.
Here's an easy way to know how much water you should be drinking.
Dividing your body weight by two gives you the minimum number of ounces you should consume in a 24-hour period. If you are active or spend time outdoors in the Arizona sun you need to increase this amount.
Why so much water? The human body is 60 to 75% water. Blood, lymph, urine, sweat and tears are mostly water, but did you know that your lungs are 90% water? The brain is 76% water and even your bones are 25% water. Water delivers nutrients to the tissues and carries away unwanted wastes. If you drink water it will keep them moving until they are eliminated from the body. If not, they will just redeposit in another area. The build up of these wastes in the muscles can cause soreness and stiffness. Removing them leads to better tissue health and mobility. Coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic beverages are not an adequate substitute for water.
Coffee, tea, and most sodas contain caffeine, which is a diuretic and will actually cause you to eliminate more than you take in. Alcohol is also a diuretic. For each cup of these drinks that you consume you need to drink an additional cup of pure water!
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