The Correct Way To Drink Water


By Dr. Willie T. Ong

Our bodies are made up of mostly water. Just look at the facts: The brain contains 74% water, blood contains 83% water, lean muscle has 75% and bone has 22% water.. Experts agree that water is one of the most powerful forms of treatment. So how come most people don't drink enough water?

10 Health Benefits of Water:

1. Water prevents kidney stones. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Since water dissolves the substances that form stones in the urine, drinking 12 glasses daily helps treat kidney stones.

2. Water treats urinary tract infection. The more water you drink, the more you will urinate. "Drinking lots of water will help flush out harmful bacteria from your bladder," says Medical City kidney specialist Dr. Roberto Tanchanco.

3. Water helps patients with diarrhea by preventing dehydration. As a first-aid for diarrhea, you can make your own oral rehydration solution at home. Mix a glass of water with 2 teaspoons sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt, and drink as much as you can tolerate. This is similar to the dextrose solution in the hospital.

4. Water helps reduce fever. For symptoms of flu, water can help lower your body temperature when you urinate the "heat" out of your body. If you're sick, drink more water for you to recover faster.

5. Water helps treat cough and colds, sore throat, and respiratory infections. Water helps loosen sticky phlegm. A respected lung specialist told me that some mucolytics out there are just as beneficial as drinking lots of water.

6. Water reduces heartburn. Taking 2-3 gulps of water every 20 minutes or so can help flush the stomach acid away. Bananas and water are effective alternatives to taking antacids. Try it.

7. Water prevents constipation and its complications. Too little water can harden the stools and lead to hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, a disease of the large bowel. Drink water and eat lots of vegetables to soften your stools.

8. Water keeps you alert and energetic. If you're dehydrated, your blood is literally thicker. This makes it harder for the blood to circulate. As a result, the brain can become less active and you can feel confused and fatigued. Some studies also show that water may help cure migraine headaches.

9. Water helps reduce weight. By drinking a glass or two of water before a meal, you will lessen the amount of food you can take in order to feel full. Water has zero calories and will not make you fat.

10. Water keeps your skin soft and radiant. Just as a dehydrated person will have deep-set eyes and wrinkled skin, so will a fully hydrated person exhibit a normal and beautiful skin tone.


The Correct Way To Drink Water:

1. Drink water when you wake up. Your body loses water while you sleep, so drink a glass before you go to sleep, and another glass when you wake up. You are naturally thirsty or dehydrated in the morning. Drinking water in the morning helps flush out the toxins that have accumulated all night.

2. Drink 8 to 12 glasses a day. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 120-pound individual needs 8 cups of water a day, while a 190-pound person would require 12 cups daily. Dr. Robert Tanchanco says that we should monitor our urine color and keep it on the light side. However, drink only a maximum of 16 glasses a day, and not more.

3. Drink little by little throughout the day. It is preferable to sip water throughout the day rather than to drink two glasses all at once. This will lessen the stress on the heart (especially if you have heart disease) and give your body more time to absorb it.

4. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you're probably already 2 glasses below your normal water needs. Elderly people are also less sensitive to the body's need for water.

5. Drink water, not soft drinks, alcohol or coffee. Some experts believe that tea, sodas and coffee can be potentially dehydrating. Moreover, the high phosphorus and sugar content in cola drinks can lead to conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes. One study shows that adults who drank six cups of coffee daily experienced mild dehydration. Drinking alcohol is much worse because it actually dehydrates you by making you urinate a lot.

6. Train children to drink water. Set a good example to your kids and drink water together. Make sure that children drink enough water when they're active. Pack a large bottled water in their lunch box.

7. Drink more when it's hot. People living in hot climates like the Philippines need to drink more water. They are more prone to develop kidney stones compared to those living in cooler regions.

8. Drink more as you exercise. When you exercise, you need to drink more water to compensate for fluid loss. Go for an extra 500 ml of water for a 30-minute to 1-hour exercise. Eating a banana also helps keep your potassium up.

9. Drink more when you're sick. Even though you don't feel like it, you really need to drink more water to help your body recover from various infections. If you're dehydrated, you'll feel much worse.

10. Drink more if you're pregnant. Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated. The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink 10 cups of fluids daily and women who breast-feed take in about 13 cups of fluids a day.

Daily Survival Kit for you


Today, I am giving you a DAILY SURVIVAL KIT

to help you each day......... ...

Toothpick ... to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone,including yourself.

Rubber band ... to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid ... to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.

Eraser ... to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy Kiss ... to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.

Mint ... to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.

Bubble Gum ... to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil ... to remind you to list your blessings every day.

Tea Bag ... to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings.

This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day

Wishing you love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter, music, and warm feelings in your heart.

I know this kit will help you get through the day.

Enjoy.

Best Divorce Letter

Dear Hubby,
I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good woman to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. But, these last 2 weeks have been hell.
Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the last straw. Last week, you came home & didn't even notice that I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal, & even wore a brand new pair of silk dress. You ate in 2 minutes & went straight to sleep after watching all of your games. You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want anything that connects us as husband & wife. Either you are cheating on me or you don't love me anymore; whatever the case, I'm gone!!
Your Ex-Wife
P.S.: Don't try to find me. Your BROTHER & I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life!

--

Dear Ex-Wife,
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter.
It's true that you & I have been married for 7 years, although a good woman is a far cry from what you've been. I watch my games so much because they drown-out your constant whining & griping (too bad that doesn't work). I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the 1st thing that came to mind was 'You look just like a boy!' Since my mother raised me not to say anything, if you can't say something nice, I didn't comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY BROTHER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk dress: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, & I prayed it was a coincidence that my brother had just borrowed $50 from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you & felt we could work it out. So when I hit the lotto for $10 million, I quit my job & bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess.
I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a dime from me.
So take care.
Signed,
Your Ex-Husband, Rich As Hell & Free!!

P.S.: I don't know if I ever told you this, but my brother Carl was born as Carla (woman)..... ....I hope that's not a problem!!

Benny & Mice di Greenfest 2009

Lebih Seru Selamatkan Bumi di GreenFest

Sumber Kompas

Green Festival (GreenFest) kembali digelar pada tanggal 5 dan 6 Desember 2009 di Parkir Timur Senayan, Jakarta. Acara ini sebagai upaya mengajak masyarakat untuk melakukan aksi penyelamatan bumi dengan cara yang lebih seru dari tahun sebelumnya.

Dengan tema "Apa yang sudah kamu lakukan...?", Green Festival 2009 lebih memfokuskan sikap individu untuk berbuat sesuatu tak hanya di rumah, tapi juga di sekitarnya. Demikian disampaikan Ketua Pelaksana Program Green Festival 2009 Nugroho F. Yudho di jumpa pers Green Festival 2009 Selasa (2/12) di Jakarta.

"Tahun lalu, kampanye kita masih sifatnya 'memaksa' orang untuk datang mengikuti seluruh pameran yang kita buat. Ketika itu kita beranggapan istilah global warming itu urusan global, bukan urusan 'saya'," ujar Nugroho. " Tahun ini kita tidak memaksa, tapi memberikan pilihan," tambahnya.

Ia menjelaskan, ada empat area utama dalam festival, yaitu area Experience Tunnel, area Zona, area Workshop, dan area Entertainment. Di area Experience tunnel, misalnya, para pengunjung akan diperlihatkan konstruksi gunung es yang mencair dan menjadi laut. Lalu, mereka akan melihat dampaknya. Di samping itu, tambahnya, ada lima tenda di area zona, yaitu tenda energi dan listrik, tenda sampah, kendaraan, air, dan pohon. Para pengunjung akan mendapat berbagai informasi sederhana di setiap tenda.

"Misalnya, ibu-ibu yang umumnya mengeringkan rambutnya dengan hair dryer menghasilkan emisi rumah kaca lebih banyak. Mereka bisa berdiet (karbon) dengan mengganti kipas angin," contohnya.

Ia menambahkan, para pengunjung pun dapat mengikuti workshop seputar upaya pencegahan dampak pemanasan global, dan mengikuti aktivitas seru lainnya bersama anak-anak di area entertainment. Bagi para pengunjung yang menginginkan materi, ia menyarankan agar mereka membawa flash disc agar semua materi dapat diunduh sendiri.

"Dengan modal flash disc, kita bisa memberikan materi ini ke siapa saja untuk disebarluaskan," ujarnya. (Kompas site )

Yang menarik juga dalam festival ini adalah munculnya Benny & Mice..
Buat mereka yang enggak sempat datang ke Green Fest silakan menikmati kartun kocak di bawah ini.












Blog tentang rokok (berhenti & koleksi saja)




Anda perokok? sebaiknya quit berhenti merokok sekarang juga..
Gampang kok berhenti merokok itu... yang penting kesungguhan hati.
Saya membuat blog tentang rokok dan koleksi rokok.
blog ini tidak menganjurkan pengunjungnya untuk merokok, tapi justru berhenti merokok.
dan kalau perlu rokok itu malah di koleksi saja... malah bisa jadi uang nantinya..
di blog ini bisa didapat artikel-2 tentang rokok, pengaruh pada kesehatan, macam-macam rokok Indonesia dan jualan koleksi rokok..