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Do you have late night cravings? Try this!

17 Tuesday Aug 2021

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What’s the trick to overcoming a late night craving? Have a glass of water and wait 10 minutes. Registered dietician Elise Schapiro says symptoms of dehydration can mimic those of hunger. So, drinking water should make your symptoms go away. But if you’re still hungry after 10 minutes, choose a low-calorie snack, like a cup of plain Greek yogurt, or a tablespoon of peanut butter on whole wheat bread. And you should be good until morning.

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Don’t get dehydrated in the summer heat!

05 Monday Jul 2021

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During the summer, we all spend more time outdoors in the hot sun, making us more likely to get dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include feeling tired, dizzy and thirsty. If that describes you, drink a glass of MILK – either dairy or soy – as soon as possible. According to the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, milk will rehydrate you faster than drinking water or a sports beverage. The reason? Because milk replaces fluid lost to sweat AND at the same time replenishes sodium, carbs and protein, which our body needs to operate properly. Again – the quickest way to get properly rehydrated is to drink a glass of soy or dairy milk, ASAP.

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Is there a WRONG way to drink water?

11 Thursday Feb 2021

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It turns out there is! 

We shouldn’t chug it… we should sip it. That’s according to Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon. He says chugging water won’t kill you, obviously, but you’ll eliminate it more quickly, which defeats the purpose because it will leave you dehydrated. Instead, Dr. Smith recommends sipping water slowly, two to three ounces at a time, throughout the day. And two or three ounces is not a lot. It’s about as much liquid as in a standard perfume bottle, or the amount you could pour into a standard spice jar. If you drink a lot of water at once, you’ll end up running to the bathroom all the time and it won’t keep you steadily hydrated, like sipping.

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What can harm your heart almost as much as smoking a cigarette?

05 Tuesday Nov 2019

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Dehydration! That’s according to a report from the University of Arkansas where they found even MILD dehydration makes our blood thicker, which means the heart has to work harder to pump it around the body. And that’s not all. The researchers found that being dehydrated increases levels of a certain hormone that damages the tissue lining of our blood vessels, and that tissue also plays a part in regulating blood flow. So the researchers say a good plan is to drink enough liquid so you’re using the bathroom 6 times a day, at least.

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You changed your diet and now you’re getting headaches!

18 Thursday Jul 2019

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It’s not surprising. According to Dr. Seth Marquit, the medical director at the Pritikin Longevity Center, any time you make a major dietary change – even if it’s healthy – it can throw off your system, and one side effect is headaches. Like if you cut out chocolate – or caffeine… both of which HELP head pain. The good news is, the headaches will be a short-term problem and should disappear once your body adjusts to the new eating plan. But in the meantime, here are a few natural ways to get rid of them.

First: Drink a glass of water. Headaches can be caused by dehydration. Once you’re adequately hydrated, your blood will flow more smoothly and the pain should subside.

Another natural headache cure: Pinch the spot between your thumb and index finger for 60 seconds. That’s an acupressure point that can relieve head pain.

Lastly, try aromatherapy – and take a whiff of an essential oil like eucalyptus, basil or peppermint. They all trigger a relaxation response.

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Want a stronger heart?

04 Friday Jan 2019

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Drink at least 5 glasses of water a day! Research from Loma Linda University found that’ll lower your heart disease risk by almost 60%. That’s a drop similar to stopping smoking, exercising more, or maintaining a healthy weight. Why is water crucial? Researcher Dr. Chan Knutsen says dehydration thickens blood, and stresses your heart. Meanwhile, water reduces blood viscosity, meaning it thins the blood, so it pumps more smoothly through your arteries.

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Don’t go for a nice, steamy sauna after a workout.

11 Tuesday Jul 2017

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The health consequences could be deadly.
That’s according to Dr. Daniel Vigil, a health sciences professor at UCLA. And it’s all down to dehydration. You’re already dehydrated after a workout. Then, if you go sit in a steam room or sauna, you expose your body to more heat, leading to more sweating and dehydration, which drives up your blood pressure and makes your blood stickier. Which puts a strain on your internal organs.

Instead, go for a steam BEFORE your workout. It can loosen up your muscles. Just make sure you drink a tall glass of water before starting your workout.

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Ladies, here’s a beauty tip.

10 Wednesday May 2017

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When shaving your legs, use baby oil, coconut oil or argan oil – not shaving cream. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe says the chemicals in aerosol creams can dehydrate the skin. But baby oil is hydrating. Plus, it makes hairs swell – so you’ll get a closer shave. You’ll also reduce the buildup of dead skin cells, so they won’t clog pores and contribute to ingrown hairs. One more benefit? Oil allows the razor to move more easily, so you reduce the risk of razor burn. So try baby oil instead of shaving cream.

Your kid is dehydrated.

10 Thursday Nov 2016

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How do I know? Because if your child is between age 6 and 19, there’s a 50/50 chance he or she is dehydrated. That’s according to a study conducted by Harvard scientists, who analyzed 4,000 kids.
And they found that nearly 55% of them were “inadequately” hydrated, with boys being more at risk than girls. Erica Kenney led the study for the Harvard School of Public Health – and she says, this doesn’t mean that kids are dropping like flies or need to go to the hospital. But even slight dehydration can negatively affect a child’s mood, energy level, and ability to learn – and can lead to headaches and irritability. And kids are more prone to dehydration than adults. That’s because their thirst mechanism isn’t fully developed, so they often don’t feel thirsty until they’re in the early stages of dehydration.

Water is more important than you might think.

13 Thursday Oct 2016

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Does your brain sometimes feel foggy and unfocused? Drink a big glass of water! Research shows that dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, a lack of focus, and impaired memory. But drinking water can boost the flow of information between brain cells, improving focus and memory by 34%.