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JUST HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I DRINK FOR HEALTHY HYDRATION?
Many factors determine the amount of water required for optimal hydration. Physical, emotional and mental stressors as well as humidity as well as the altitude of a location can all raise your water requirements. Water will need to be replaced which has been lost through perspiration. An additional 10-12 ounces of water really should be drank for each six ounces of caffeine or alcohol you drink.
The color and odor of the urine will confirm whether or not your body is in need of more water. A neutral color and odor signals you are properly hydrated.
As an alternative to sipping water at all hours and visiting the bathroom continually, you can take planned water breaks. Your bladder will then be able to get rid of extra liquids after each session. Each morning before you take in any other fluids, drink water at least 1/2 hour prior to breakfast. Do this again 30 minutes before lunch and a half hour before the evening meal. The final break ought to occur about a couple of hours before bed time so as to allow enough time to void your bladder before retiring for the night.
There are some additional advantages of consuming quantities of water during these sessions. Hydration is more rapid when your empty tummy is filled with water in this way. You will notice a short-term sensation of bloating as the water is pushed past your stomach and into the small intestine.
Once there, the water continues into the large intestine where it is made available for absorption by the body. This flushes the digestive system to provide you with a mini-cleanse, which helps relieve constipation. Another advantage is that you'll be giving your stomach a full sensation just prior to a meal which might help you better regulate food consumption.
So, how much water SHOULD you be drinking? A standard criterion for many years was that you need to drink eight, 8-oz glasses of water each day. This translates into sixty-four ounces of water daily. Another general rule is that 2 to 3.5 quarts of water per day should be consumed. These amounts don't take into account the needs of different body types in a variety of conditions. One way to accommodate this is to divide the number of pounds a person weighs by two. The solution is the number of ounces of water that person should consume each day. Obviously, heavy physical activity, stress, or the consumption of diuretics will require consuming additional fluids.
Some individuals find that they do not much like the taste of water. They should first check to be sure they're consuming pure water, without toxins that impact the taste. In other cases, the capability to taste might be impeded. Consuming sugary drinks can play a role in this condition. Consider cutting back or keeping away from them totally. As your intake of water grows, your system will be better able to rid itself of toxins. The mucus membranes inside your mouth and nose are kept moist, and in this way enhance your sense of smell and taste. Once your taste receptors are no longer impaired, you'll likely find out that there is no objectionable taste to your water. Rather, it's more likely that you will start to enjoy it.
Remember, the need for water differs depending on body size and other variables. Monitor the color and odor of urine output to determine whether or not you are well hydrated.
SUPPLEMENT CALCIUM WITH EGGSHELL POWDER
A common pharmaceutical taken for bone loss can actually lead to broken bones 3 or 4 years after beginning the prescription. How is this feasible? While the bones increase in thickness, they do so due to the fact that the natural pace of bone loss is slowed by the medication. Just as with skin, a human body was created to lose and rebuild bone cells all through a lifetime. An individual using this treatment will have thicker bones, but this results from the slowed loss of OLD cells not as a result of renewed manufacture of strong bone. This old, thickened bone is in fact brittle and weaker, leading to breaks that happen during relatively gentle bumps and stumbles.
Pasteurized milk and dairy products are other probable contributors to decreased bone density. Pasteurization destroys and makes calcium in dairy products unavailable to be used by the body and can lead to other degenerative diseases that are associated with calcium deficiency.
There ARE alternatives that can be used to increase bone density AND strength naturally.
First, take part in weight bearing exercise. For example low-impact pursuits which include stretching & stability such as walking, dancing and weight lifting.
Taking an eggshell calcium supplement is another strategy. Nearly 100% of an eggshell is calcium carbonate crystals that contain 27 essential microelements in a form very easily absorbed by the body. One study showed that powdered eggshell taken in combination with vitamin D3 improved bone mineral density while not increasing blood calcium levels. The powder from one eggshell (about a teaspoon's worth) will be able to equal almost eight hundred mgs of calcium as well as microelements such as magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc among others. The composition of elements in eggshells is very similar to that of human teeth and bones.
When making calcium powder, do not forget to utilize shells coming from free range, organically fed birds. Chemicals and antibiotics given to birds are bound within the shells of their eggs. The shells of eggs produced by free range birds have a higher mineral content.
* Wash empty eggshells using warm water until all of the egg white is removed. Do not take away the membrane layer because it contains important nutrients for the joints which help arthritis.
* To kill pathogens, boil the empty shells in water for about 5 minutes.
* Put the shells onto a paper towel and leave them to dry completely.
* Once they are dry, grind to a powder in a coffee mill.
* Place the powder in a glass jar and cover tightly. Keep in a dry place.
* A daily dose is a half tsp. This powder may be put into your favorite beverage or sprinkled on top of your favorite food.
This guide is for the readers' information and not offered in lieu of medical advice. The reader takes on all liability and is expected to exercise good judgment when incorporating these ideas.
CYTOKINE STORM STRATEGIES
Your immune system is controlled by little messengers called cytokines that regulate the immune response. A Cytokine Storm occurs when the immune response is over stimulated by too many cytokines in response to a pathogen invader.
Cytokine Storms are very serious. Redness, inflammation, nausea, weakness and high fever are indications of a Cytokine Storm. Death can be caused by a Cytokine Storm that is located in the lungs because the resulting inflammation and mucus could block airways. The strong Cytokine Storm response in young people is thought to be the reason for the high death rate among that group during the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic.
DURING A CYTOKINE STORM AVOID IMMUNE BOOSTERS
UTILIZE ANTI-VIRALS TO FIGHT PATHOGENS
Viral infections can be fought using anti-viral (Antipathogenic) herbs. Several helpful anti-virals include Pine Needles, Mullein, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Ginger, Garlic, Eucalyptus (inhaled) and Apple Cider Vinegar.
IMMUNE RESPONSE BROUGHT INTO BALANCE WITH IMMUNOMODULATORS
Herbs and foods can also be immunomodulators. These aid the body in regulating the immune response. Olive Leaf Extract, Chamomile and Ginseng fall into this category.
WAYS TO TREAT SYMPTOMS
Anti-inflammatories help lessen the symptoms of excess mucus and inflammation that occur in some Cytokine Storms. A list of helpful anti-inflammatories includes: Yarrow, Red Clover, Pleurisy Root, Pine Needles, Plantain, Onions, Mustard, Mullein, Marshmallow, Ginger, Curcumin (from Turmeric), Apple Cider Vinegar and Eucalyptus (inhaled).
REMEDIES
Most herbs can be made into a pleasant tea to drink. Inhaling the steam of herbs and/or Apple Cider Vinegar simmering in water is another way to receive the beneficial properties of herbs. In a plaster, onions and mustard can yield their benefits. A well-made soup can deliver the benefits of onions. By smouldering the herbs as incense, their essential oils can be carried by the smoke into the air and inhaled into the lungs.
Staying hydrated with lots of water and rest will help in your recovery. If you believe it is a life-threatening situation, seek medical assistance.
This article is for information purposes; it is no substitute for medical care. All liability is assumed by the individual employing these methods. Said readers should exercise common sense, educate themselves on the procedures and risks and exercise common sense when applying methods described.
NO MORE HICCUPS
Hiccups usually go away on their own and are caused by a stomach that is very full. When a person eats too fast, swallows too much air, gets emotionally excited or changes the temperature of the stomach by drinking something cold, followed by something hot, the body can respond with hiccups.
By increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the blood, honey is able to stop hiccups. This same effect can be had by breathing into a paper bag, drinking a cold glass of water, holding your breath and counting slowly to 10 (or more) or taking a teaspoon of peanut butter, agave syrup, maple syrup or sugar.
Normally, hiccups are more a nuisance than a painful condition.
HERBAL SALVES
You can make your own skin soother, lip balm, or a healthy substitute for petroleum jelly with a few simple ingredients. Products that contain petroleum are not a healthy skin application in my opinion.
THE BASIC RECIPE
Warm two ounces of oil on a low heat and add a couple of ounces of beeswax (grated) to the oil to make a basic salve. The wax should be stirred into the warm oil until it melts and is completely blended. Place the blended oil and wax into a shallow glass container. When cooled, it will thicken. Making salve in small batches allows you to store it short-term without the necessity of additional preservative ingredients.
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Once the beeswax has been blended with your oils, you have the option of adding other ingredients.
* Vitamin E oil greatly benefits the skin. Squeeze the contents of a pierced capsule into the beeswax and oil.
* Select your favorite fragrance and add a few drops of essential oil. Just be sure to carefully read labels as some essential oils are not intended for use in applications on the skin.**
* Around 7 drops of tea tree oil acts as a preservative. The strength of your tea tree oil is important. The strength varies from one product to another and can cause skin irritation in potent doses, so use caution.**
Infuse olive oil (extra virgin) using the heat method and dried goldenrod flowers & leaves. For 3 to 4 hours (or longer) heat the oil and herbs gently in a double boiler. Use approximately 2 cups of oil and 1 cup of herb. Remove the oil from the heat, strain it into a quart canning jar, discard the herbs, adding a cup of coconut oil to the jar, and stir until the coconut oil is melted and blended into the olive oil.
Return this blended oil to the double boiler with a cup of dried plantain and another cup of goldenrod, allowing it to continue to infuse for another 3 to 4 hours or longer.
Allow the jars to cool once the ingredients are blended. This should set up to a nice salve texture. Plantain, a styptic, will help stop bleeding, pain, inflammation and itching. Strains, sore muscles, and sprains are eased by Goldenrod which also has antiseptic properties
IF YOUR SALVE IS TOO HARD OR SOFT
If you find your salve is too hard, it can be warmed and more oil added, mixed and cooled to re-set. Should it prove too soft, warm and add more beeswax. Check the consistency after it has cooled to room temperature.
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