August 12, 2010

5 Myths about Drinking Water

Filed under: water — Tags: dehydration, drinking water, healthy skin, rid of toxins, water, water myths, weight loss — Candace @ 4:27 pm

No one will argue that drinking water is not important for one’s health. Water is extremely beneficial and vital to everyone, but there are a few myths commonly spread about waters effectiveness.

  • Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day – Everyone has heard this myth. The worst thing is, no one has any idea where it came from. How much water should you actually drink? Experts say to drink when you are thirsty. It is not common for people to drink too much water, so go ahead and drink up.
  • Drinking Lots of Water Will Help Weight Loss – Drinking excessive amounts of water will do nothing to weight loss. It is true that if you drink water you can make your stomach feel full without having all the calories. Drinking water and limiting eating together can help you lose weight, but water itself has no magical fat reducing powers.
  • Extra Water Means Healthier Looking Skin – Your body is about 60 percent water. For example someone who is 200 pounds is 120 pounds of just water. If you add a couple of extra glasses of water a day it has a restricted effect. Although 500 mL of water will make blood rush to the skin it is not the cause of healthy skin.
  • Drinking Lots of Water Can Flush Out Toxins – The kidneys are what filter toxins from our blood. Experts say drinking extra amounts of water does not help the kidneys function, but rather hinders it. The chances of you drinking too much water are rare though, so it is not a concern.
  • Dehydration Often Occurs During Workouts – Dehydration happens when a person has lost 2 percent of their body weight. This means for a 150 pound person, 3 pounds of water. Dehydration may be more common for marathon runners, bikers, and hikers.  It is recommended that you drink 16 ounces of fluid a couple hours before exercising.

5 Myths about Drinking Water

No one will argue that drinking water is not important for one’s health. Water is extremely beneficial and vital to everyone, but there are a few myths commonly spread about waters effectiveness.

1. Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day – Everyone has heard this myth. The worst thing is, no one has any idea where it came from. How much water should you actually drink? Experts say to drink when you are thirsty. It is not common for people to drink too much water, so go ahead and drink up.

2. Drinking Lots of Water Will Help Weight Loss – Drinking excessive amounts of water will do nothing to weight loss. It is true that if you drink water you can make your stomach feel full without having all the calories. Drinking water and limiting eating together can help you lose weight, but water itself has no magical fat reducing powers.

3. Extra Water Means Healthier Looking Skin – Your body is about 60 percent water. For example someone who is 200 pounds is 120 pounds of just water. If you add a couple of extra glasses of water a day it has a restricted effect. Although 500 mL of water will make blood rush to the skin it is not the cause of healthy skin.

4. Drinking Lots of Water Can Flush Out Toxins – The kidneys are what filter toxins from our blood. Experts say drinking extra amounts of water does not help the kidneys function, but rather hinders it. The chances of you drinking too much water are rare though, so it is not a concern.

5. Dehydration Often Occurs During Workouts – Dehydration happens when a person has lost 2 percent of their body weight. This means for a 150 pound person, 3 pounds of water. Dehydration may be more common for marathon runners, bikers, and hikers. It is recommended that you drink 16 ounces of fluid a couple hours before exercising.

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August 4, 2009

Outdoor Concerts, Fun At A Price (And I Don’t Mean The Price For Tickets)


If you are like me, then you are out this summer going to concerts. I love music, and I love watching a band perform live, especially those bands that are not only amazing musicians, but amazing performers. Anyway, this coming Friday August 7th, I’m going to an outdoor concert, and many of those outdoor concerts are a blast, but it comes at a price..

The last outdoor concert I went to, was amazing, but the rain just didn’t stop. However, this time it appears to look as if it will be hot, and this brings new risks to my health and anyone else’s health. Now, again as much as I love music, it can damage your hearing. Especially at a rock concert, where the music can actually cause permanent hearing damage. If you are worried about this, ear plug should be considered. You just need them to lesson the volume, not stop it altogether, what would be the point of the concert be then? If you don’t know what the volume of the concert will be like then bring ear plugs just in case. If you do experience lasting symptoms, or anything you believe to be irregular then go see your doctor immediately to prevent permanent damage.

Also, in the heat there are a vast amount of health hazards. Dehydration can become very serious. You are outside in the sun with thousands of people cramped into a small space (small in relation to the large number of people). Make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Also, wear sunscreen. You will be outside baking in the sun all day and that much exposure can leave a serious burn, and may eventually lead to cancer.

Side-note: If you are worried about bodily harm I would advise staying out of the mosh pit, but that is up to you.

Make sure you enjoy the concert, but you should be safe while doing so. So now I’ve covered some of the potential health risks. Now I can’t wait to see Heaven and Hell with Coheed and Cambria.

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For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.