Dehydration - A Look Beyond Thirst

We’ve all seen the movie - the man crawling on his hands and knees through hot desert sand under the scorching sun trying desperately to reach the oasis before his inevitable demise. Oh, the devastation when he takes his last steps towards his life-saving water only to learn it was just a mirage. He plunges face first into the sand, his last breathes taken over parched lips and dry tongue ……. Almost makes you reach for a glass of water just thinking about it, doesn’t it!

Though not to that extreme, most people think that dehydration is what happens when overexerting yourself through rigorous exercise or work in the heat. Thirst is the obvious indicator that we are in need of replenishing fluids. While a cool drink will initially quench our immediate thirst, dehydration affects our body in many more ways.

Most Americans are in a state dehydration without even knowing it and chronic dehydration is actually widespread. Studies at the Mayo Clinic show that the average adult loses 10 cups of water each day simply through the functions of breathing, perspiring and eliminating wastes. By the time we feel “thirsty”, our body has already stepped into a rationing mode to protect vital functions. Long-term rationing of the water in our body can lead to pre-mature aging and disease.

Consider that the body is made up of 75% water and it is easy to understand that every function of the body requires water. Dehydration will affect them all. In his report on Kangen Water, Dr. Dave Carpenter outlines many of the common symptoms of dehydration:

Fatigue - Dehydration causes enzymatic activity to slow down.

Constipation - During dehydration, the colon removes more water than normal in order to provide it for other parts of the body.

Digestive disorders - Dehydration reduces the secretion of digestive juices. This can be the root of heartburn, gastritis, and ulcers.

High blood pressure - The body’s blood volume is mostly water. Dehydration results in thicker blood which is more difficult to pump.

Cholesterol - Dehydration results in cellular water loss. The body produces more cholesterol in an attempt to “seal off” water loss.

Respiratory troubles - A large amount of water is lost during breathing. Dehydration results in restricted airways in an attempt to reduce water loss.

Acid-alkaline imbalance - Dehydration significantly reduces the body’s ability to remove acidic wastes.

Weight gain - Thirst is often confused with hunger. When food is consumed at the expense of water, weight gain can be the result.

Skin disorders - The skin is the body’s largest detoxification pathway. Lack of water restricts the movement of toxins through the skin and also results in premature wrinkling.

Liver, kidney, bladder problems - the liver, kidneys and bladder all require copious amounts of water for detoxification. Dehydration increases the concentrations of the toxins these organs must eliminate.

Joint problems - Cartilage is mainly water. Dehydration increases abrasive damage and delays repair.

Premature aging - The body of a new born child is over 90% water. The amount of water declines with age.

It is then obvious that sufficient water is essential to support vibrant health. However, one should not only consider the amount of water needed for optimum health, but also the type of water. As long as we are being proactive in hydrating our bodies, why not increase it’s effectiveness with the best water available? For a variety of reasons, leading health professionals from around the globe recognize that ionized water is your best choice - particularly Kangen Water.

Kangen Water provides three very important properties that distinguish it from regular water:

Anti-Oxidants - Kangen water is extremely rich in anti-oxidants slowing the oxidation and aging process.

Alkalinity (pH) - The strong alkaline properties counteract our acidic environment and diet in which disease thrives.

Micro-Clustering - The smaller clusters of water molecules offer superior hydration and are more readily absorbed.

For optimal health, make it your goal to stay sufficiently hydrated even before becoming thirsty.  A good rule of thumb is to drink ½ of you weight in ounces daily (a 180 lb. person should drink approximately 90 oz.). While you are at it, be sure to drink the best water possible - ionized alkaline water. 

To learn more about the benefits of hydrating your body with ionized alkaline water, visit: www.CrossoverWithKangen.com

The BIG FAT Zero

It is predicted that by 2030, 42% of the population will be considered obese. I shook my head in disgust when I saw a recent ad campaign by a major soda company touting how they were leading the way in the fight against obesity. Their main point was how they have worked hard at replacing sugary sodas with diet soda and bottled water in schools and in the work place. After all, if it has “zero calories”, it has to be good for you, right? The very fact that most Americans believe that to be true is one of the underlying reasons of our rapidly growing weight epidemic.

Consider that the average American consumes a whopping 46 gallons of soda per year! Diet or not, soda contains significant levels of phosphoric acid (not far on the pH scale from battery acid). To maintain pH balance, our body depletes itself of essential minerals. Particularly with soda, iodine (which is  essential in supporting the health of the thyroid) is leached from the body. And without iodine, the thyroid can not function properly. If you have an under-producing thyroid, your metabolism will suffer and weight gain is a result. And there you have it - the BIG FAT zero.

A side note here: The vast majority of bottled waters are very acidic as well, further contributing to the many complications and diseases associated with an acidic diet.

So what’s the BEST option? Give your body what it needs - ALKALINE WATER. The ideal water will have a pH of 8.5 To 9.5, will be free of chemicals, full of essential minerals, micro-clustered for optimal hydration, and will be a highly effective anti-oxidant that will remove toxins from the body. Oh yes, and you can feel good about it‘s “zero calories“.

 

To learn more about this amazing water, it’s many benefits and how you can readily enjoy it, visit www.DiscoverAmazingWater.com.
 

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SAD, So SAD

Thank You for visiting the first post to our blog!  We are excited to have the opportunity to learn and share in conversations centered around improving and maintaining good health.

In 1999, my son was diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer, Ewings Sarcoma.  We are blessed, however, in that after a year of chemotherapy, 33 surgeries and countless hours of physical therapy, our son is still with us.  I, too, am a cancer survivor.  After being diagnosed with testicular cancer, I had surgery and radiation treatments.  My mother suffered with many health issues, but her life ultimately ended early as the result of diabetes.  I tell you this only to let you know the perspective from which I view the importance of keeping healthy.  I've seen first hand the effects of being unhealthy, and am passionate about helping everyone I can avoid that path.

The Standard American Diet is just that - SAD.   Chemicals and highly processed foods have taken over in nearly everything we eat.  In spite of what we feed ourselves, our body works hard to maintain a neutral PH (slightly alkaline) state.  But that balance comes at an extensive cost as it pulls essential nutrients from our body and inevitably becomes detrimental to our overall health.

The vast majority (90%) of diseases will thrive in an acidic environment, but yet are unable to survive in an alkaline environment.  When you consider that nearly everything we eat and drink is highly acidic, you can understand why our society is becoming overrun with a variety of cancers, obesity, inflamation, heart and kidney disease and many, many other life-altering health issues.

At Crossover Health and Wellness, we recognize that without our health we have nothing.  We are excited, and duty-bound, to share with you how we can assist you in obtaining an healthier life style by enhancing your alkaline diet and supplying your body with the proper nutrition and supplements.  Feel free to comment on our posts or to contact us anytime through our web site at www.DiscoverAmazingWater.com.  We look forward to learning and sharing together!  Until then, here is a very informative video that aligns with the fundamentals of how we have personally improved and maintained our own health.  Enjoy!

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