** A Health Drink from Mother Nature! **

Water bathes the cells and accounts for about 60 percent of body weight. Drinking water can ward off constipation and maybe even irritableness.  Moreover, since it’s a natural appetite suppressant, water can help us lose weight and keep it off.

It’s our body’s vital fuel; it’s calorie-free, inexpensive, and easily obtained.  Yet few people follow the old-fashioned advice to drink eight glasses of water a day. Most people drink when thirsty, but the beverage of choice tends to be some other drink.

Keeping hydrated, when you exercise, will reduce cardiovascular stress and improve performance.  After a workout, you have to replace the fluids you have lost.  Otherwise, you will suffer chronic dehydration.  Drink water before, during, and after exercising, and remember – water reduces body temperature thus making the whole exercise process safer.

If you do not get enough water each day, the water you have in your body will accumulate outside the cells. This is a protective measure to conserve what little water is available in your system. This results in that puffy swollen look you may notice at times.

POWERFUL TECHNIQUE #1 – Did You Drink Water Today?

Experts recommend drinking 8 glasses of water a day – seems like a lot doesn’t it?  Anyone who is trying to lose weight, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and athletes should be especially careful to drink a sufficient amount.  When it is hot or humid, upping water intake is also wise.  Some people have a more difficult time developing the water-drinking habit (me included.) I have a few ways to trick myself into drinking more water. I measure out my 8 cups of water in the evening and put it into the fridge to chill overnight. I slice up lemons and keep them in the fridge and pop one into every glass I drink. It looks pretty elegant and seems to encourage me to drink more water. I also drink a half glass of warm water each morning with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in. Apple cider vinegar is great for detoxifying the body. It tastes awful in water so I usually add a packet of Stevia, a natural herb without calories that sweetens it up nicely.

Too busy to count how many glasses a day you drink?  There are other ways to calculate if your intake is sufficient.  Dark-coloured urine often suggests you are not drinking enough water.

Get into the habit by starting with a glass of water a half hour before every meal, then work in a cup between meals.

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Most people know that in order to have a healthy body and the weight loss results they desire, it is absolutely essential to work out on a regular basis. However, the way in which you choose to work out will have a direct effect on your results. Most people in the gym are performing low intensity, long duration cardio with the precise goal of burning off extra fat, but, when it comes to burning fat, intensity is so important. Now, imagine being able to burn more fat by performing less exercise. When you perform high intensity interval training your body is able to burn more calories in a much shorter period of time because you are exercising at a much higher intensity.

High Intensity Training is a type of physical activity that consists of alternated periods of high and low intensity exercise. It’s based upon the idea that your body will eventually start to get used to cardio exercise if it’s always done at the same speed. In order to get a more effective workout, you must up your intensity and really push yourself. One of the most appealing aspects of interval training is that because each workout session is performed at a much higher intensity, you’ll need to workout for a shorter period of time. Instead of spending an hour performing cardio, you will only need to spend 20-30 minutes (excluding the warm up and cool down).

Due to the intense nature of high intensity training it should only be performed 2-3 times per week. In addition, training sessions need to be spaced out more evenly. For example, perform high intensity interval training on Monday and Thursday or Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. These would be good choices because these schedules give your body an even amount of rest between workouts. It’s also extremely important for beginners to consult with their primary care practitioners and verify that they are in good enough shape to be able to handle workouts of an increased intensity. The take home message is that high intensity interval training will allow you to workout smarter, not longer.

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Perhaps the most talked about topic around the world is weight loss.  So many people are trying to lose weight but

Weight Loss Tips

the majority of them have no idea how to go about doing so. The great thing for you if you fall into this category is that there are simple things you can do to lose the weight you want fast. One of the best tips anyone looking to lose some weight could use is to avoid sugary drinks. Whether this is soda or removing the sugar from your morning coffee, you will be surprised at how much weight you can lose just by doing that.

As a substitute for these sugary drinks, you should try to drink as much water as possible. The reason this is a great weight loss tip is because you actually can drink water whenever you are feeling hungry. There actually was a medical study done once that revealed that, when most people think they are hungry, they actually are thirsty. Since you are trying to lose weight, you might as well give this simple tip a try. Another reason why you should drink plenty of water is because it keeps your body hydrated. You mostly are made of water, so you need to rehydrate your system. It also is great for keeping your metabolism at a higher rate.

Another great weight loss tip is working out. Of course most people do not want to hear this, but working out really is the best way to lose weight. You have to do something to burn the calories you consume during the day. In addition to burning calories, you also will feel better about yourself after a workout because you can see the results quicker. This also is something that you can stick to for a lifetime, which means that you are more likely to keep the weight off after you lose it.

Another simple tip is not to weigh yourself every day. Instead, you should aim for once a week. This will eliminate the inevitable let down when you do not lose any weight one day. Plus, most people weight themselves at different times each day, which actually can result in a weight fluctuation of at least three pounds. You might not actually weight that much, but depending on when you weigh yourself, the scale will say you do. Although this is a simple weight loss tip, it is an important one.

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Science states that exercise promotes the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain controllers, and should help ease the severity of migraine headaches. Like many other aspects of migraines, the answer is contradictory because both groups are correct.  Strenuous exercise can cause migraines in people who are prone to them.  Regular exercise can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches as well as increasing overall health and wellness.

Onset of Migraine

Migraine sufferers who gave up exercise as a headache trigger should try again.

The most common migraine issues arise when:

• You don’t eat properly before exercising and cause a drop in blood sugar
• Not taking in enough fluids and becoming dehydrated
• Starting a new eating plan and exercise plan at the same time
• Attempting strenuous exercise without warming up properly

To better understand why a person who exercises may get migraines, its best to start a workout journal and keep track of when migraines come on and what you may be doing at the time.

The best type of exercise for migraine sufferers is steady, moderate aerobic exercise, at an interval of at least 30 minutes three times a week. Any new exercise plan needs at least six weeks to discover if it has a beneficial effect on migraines.  As well, consult with your primary care physician prior to starting any new exercise regime.

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