As I was perusing the web this morning and stopped by the Drudge Report, I noticed a really interesting blurb that discussed the new “relaxation drinks” that are making their way to market. Learn to take it easy…I don’t see this squirrel drinking relaxation beverages! So we load people up on “energy drinks” year after year …
We are wrapping up the “Drink Right” portion of the Magnificent Seven series. Hopefully you have taken away that you need to drink plenty of pure, filtered, and clean water. I want to leave you with just a few tips on how you can increase your daily water intake and begin to feel the effects …
We have already discussed that you should be drinking 1/2 your weight in ounces of water each day. Current recommendations also suggest that you should add 5 ounces of water for every 15 minutes of exercise. Given that we should be logging at least 30-60 minutes of exercise each day that is another 10-20 ounces …
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We have discussed so far the importance of staying hydrated and the downside of water contamination. So we know that filtration is important, but what is the best way? To be honest, I don’t think there is any real simple answer. There are a variety of water filtration systems and the more you are willing …
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You just got in from outside. Working up a thirst on one of these amazing warm mid-October days that are a rarity in North Dakota. You’re thirsty and what could quench your thirst better than a good helping of rocket fuel? You grab your glass from the cupboard. Maybe you’d prefer a little herbicide, atrazine, …
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In the last post I alluded to the fact that one side effect of dehydration is poor concentration and learning. There are many other signs of dehydration that you should be looking for. And remember, once you feel thirsty…you are already dehydrated. So keep the “water tanks” full and drink throughout the day. (1) Feeling …
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Your body recycles the equivalent of 40,000 glasses of water each day just to maintain normal physiological functions! This leaves us about 6-10 glasses of water short each day. This deficit needs to be replaced. The recommendations are 1/2 your weight in ounces of water, but should you just drink that all at one time? …
We are moving on in our Magnificent Seven journey! We are going to discuss over the next seven posts the importance of drinking right on a daily basis. It is imperative to start this with referencing a great book that everyone should read, and that we will be gleaning some pearls of wisdom from, and …
