Copyright 2006 Stacey Zimmerman The urinary system is designed to eliminate waste from your body and without getting rid of this waste, your body would turn against itself and be poisoned from this build up of waste. The kidneys, bladder, and urinary ducts are all part of your urinary system that help your body to get rid of the waste. Your kidneys play the most important part in how the system works. Cleansing your kidneys is a way to improve how your kidneys function, as well as improving your overall health. The kidneys act as a filter that removes the toxins from your blood. The kidneys also help your body to maintain a proper fluid balance and regulates the amount of electrolytes in your body. These are substances, such as salts, that will disperse into ions when they are mixed with water. In order to be in good heath, you’ve got to have the right balance of water and electrolytes in your body. If your kidneys are unhealthy, the rest of your body will be, as well. Each of your cells produce a waste that is the result of your metabolism in action. This waste is dispersed into your blood and proceeds on to your kidneys where it is filtered out. When you take drugs or drink alcohol, it is all filtered through your kidneys. When the kidneys are not working properly, you may notice a pain in your lower back. Other symptoms of problems with your kidneys may be side pain, nausea, a strong smell to your urine, cloudy, urine, frequent urination, and even more serious, blood in the urine and a burning sensation when you urinate. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek your physician for advice and possible treatment immediately. Some people may even have kidney stones when their kidneys are not functioning properly. Kidney stones are formed when your body is not breaking down protein correctly and crystallized mineral deposits form in the kidneys. These can be very painful if eliminated through the urine and if they are large, they can even block the urine from being eliminated. Cleansing your kidneys will help to break down any crystallized mineral deposits that may have formed in your kidneys. To improve the overall health of your body and kidney functions, you’ll want to start on a cleansing program for your kidneys. Some of the herbs and ingredients used in a kidney cleanse are unfiltered organic apple juice, hydrangea root tincture, ginger root, gravel root, bearberry, and parsley. This are all organic and will assist to break down any kidney stones that may have formed and Vitamin B6 and magnesium oxide may prevent any more kidney stones from forming in the future. One of the most important thing you can do to help clean out the toxins that may have built up in your kidneys, however, is to double up on your water intake. The downside to drinking so much water is you will be urinating more frequently. However, by following this extra water regimen for a couple of weeks, you’ll notice a difference in how you feel. When you do not get enough water in your system, you feel sluggish, and some many feel nauseated. This extra water is giving your body what it needs to cleanse the toxins and allow it to function better. To make sure your kidneys are functioning properly, go through a kidney cleansing and you will notice the difference in how you feel. Kidney functioning is crucial to your overall health. You owe it to yourself to learn more about this exciting and new common sense approach to healthy weight loss. If you are tired of all the bologna flying around these days on weight loss and diets and have tried many things without much or any success, I invite you to visit my website for more information on this awesome concept that is literally transforming thousands of lives. I wish you all the best of success and health in your life. Sincerely, Stace Zimmerman
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Most of us have a pretty good idea of what healthy eating is: lots of fruits and vegetables and not too much fat and sugar. But when it comes to kids, knowing what is healthy is only the start. And even if you shop ‘healthy’ it does not mean that your kid will willingly eat it. There is hope. Kids need some extra encouragement and guidance along with a few of these strategies your kid is sure to eat healthy. Be a gatekeeper. It’s likely that the easiest way to get your kids to eat healthy is to remove the less-healthy options. Take control over what food and snack choices are in your home. If a kid is hungry they will eat it when there isn’t an alternative. Have you ever heard of a kid starving to death because his parents would not feed him potato chips? Keep healthy food in sight. As for those less-than-good-for-you foods, keep them in high cabinets and out of your kid’s reach. Arrange your refrigerator and cabinets so that healthy foods are the first foods that you see. If you choose to have some unhealthy options in the house keep them out of sight and you and your kids will be much less likely to choose them as an option. Make healthy food convenient. Wholesome foods, particularly fruits and vegetables require little preparation which is great for your ‘starving’ kid and you. Have a fruit basket at eye level on the counter at all times or have a container with carrots and celery sticks ready to go in the refrigerator. You might be surprised at how many more fruits and vegetables your kid will eat simply by having them visible and easy to grab. Make learning about food fun. Taking some of the mystery out of where foods come from can work wonders for some selective eaters. Prepare family meals together, have your kid mix the ingredients and serve the food to the rest of the family. Plant a vegetable garden as a family project and put your kid in charge of watering and picking the ripe vegetables. Kids that are involved are more likely to be a willing participant in the eating process. Keep an eye on Portion sizes. Parents often stress over how much their kids should be eating. Whether you are trying to get a selective eater to take a bite of anything green or limit the amount of dessert your sweet-toothed kid wants watching portions is necessary. Knowing the size of a healthy portion will give you some needed perspective. You can use the USDA’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating to learn about what a healthy portion is. Set a healthy example. Keep in mind that eating meals together isn’t just a great way to catch up on your family’s day it is also the perfect time to role-model healthy eating habits. Kids learn by watching their parents…That’s food for thought!
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I know what you’re probably saying right now. “Yea, right” or “what is this guy, some kind of a joker”. Well, ordinarily you would be right on the mark with those comments, but there is a video game out there that not only can be a ton of fun, but can also give you a pretty good workout and make you lose weight in the process. If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager with a “Sony play station 2”, then you likely already know what game I’m talking about. If not, the video game in question is called “dance, dance revolution” or DDR for short. This is a game that started out in video arcades, but now there is the home version you can buy. Let’s look at how this video game can become part of a weight loss and fitness program. The game itself is played on a mat with four arrows pointing out in each direction, two out to the sides and one forward and one back. The corresponding arrows on your TV screen are your target arrows. When the moving arrows coming up from the bottom of your screen overlap the target arrows on the screen, you step on the appropriate arrows on the mat. All of this happens to your choice of upbeat music. The nice part of DDR is that there are skill levels ranging from beginner all the way to advanced levels. As you complete one song or segment, you get a score for it. You can then try again and again to continue to beat your scores. The fact that it is competitive in nature makes it a lot of fun, plus as you are playing this game, you are moving your body the same as you would doing dance aerobics. As with any aerobic exercise, it stands to reason that if you played DDR for 20 to 30 minutes per day, you would expend a lot of energy and burn fat. But as if logic alone wasn’t enough to confirm that this video game could give you a good workout and make you burn fat, there are people who use DDR making claims of losing anywhere from 5 to 95 pounds of fat! These claims are all coming from people who aren’t being paid to endorse DDR, but just people who are seeing these kinds of results from using it. Since you probably already have a TV set, all you would need to get started doing this is a “play station 2” and the game with the mat (the mat is the controller). If you already have a “play station 2”, you can get the game and mat for around $60.00. If you don’t have the “play station 2”, you can still get everything you need for under $300.00. If you enjoy music and dancing, and you are getting bored with jogging or riding the exercise bike, then DDR is a great way to get in some exercise each day, plus you’ll have a lot of fun doing it once you get the hang of it. If you are having fun while you are exercising, you will not only be more likely to stick with it, you will probably look forward to doing it, and if you don’t believe DDR can give you a challenging workout, just ask any teenager how they feel after 20 to 30 minutes of doing it.
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Paying for a gym pass you don’t use? Running shoes gathering dust? Do you have a fear of fitness? Don’t worry- you are not alone! Fear is one of the biggest reasons people give up on exercise, according to a growing number of sports-psychology and fitness authorities. Here are some simple strategies straight from the professionals aimed at helping you get over your fear and get on with your workout. Rethink your definition of exercise. Think of it as movement – you don’t have to do it in a gym. Gardening, walking the dog, or playing tag with your kids is exercise. Be environmentally conscious. Find a fitness experiences that makes you feel nurtured and accepted. Walk or jog in your neighborhood or on a trail – don’t try to keep up with fitness fanatics in the gym. Test the waters. If you’re interested in trying a new workout, borrow a video from a friend or the library, and try it at home first (before entering into a group situation.) Get one-on-one help. Almost all clubs now offer personal training to help you overcome your fear of incompetence, and often the first session is free. Know your triggers. If you like the anonymity of a fitness class, stay toward the back. Start with an activity like yoga that you can do on your own to lesson anxiety. Call out the cavalry. If you’re the social type, try activities in a supportive group to distract you from your fears and make the effort less intimidating. Focus on the positive. Think of the many things exercise can do for you: the goal is to workout to be optimistic, more energetic, and less stressed. Finding a comfort zone might be challenging in health club situations, so it is time to reevaluate the way you workout and conquer your fears. If your past attempts at fitness have left you running scared, focus on moving in these ways and your outlook may change.
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Keeping and maintaining a healthy diet is key, can be tough but like anything, it takes time and a little sacrifice. Whether you want ripped abs or you just want to look and feel great, taking preventative measures will increase your overall wellness and longevity. If at times you feel low in energy or simply fatigued, or even you just don’t want to get out of bed to go to work in the morning. Knowing the acidity of your body can drastically indicate and warn you about your body’s wellness. And it can also increase your levels of energy that we all so much desire. Acidic pH level in human body fluids are a prime environment for bacteria, virus and other undesirable dangers. Your body is needs to perform and In order for our body’s cells to function at peak capacity everyday , your body needs to ensure that its pH levels (especially your blood pH) are in slightly in alkaline state (that means with a pH of slightly over 7). Very important to consider the types of foods you consume and the amounts of plain water you drink. Acid forming foods are amongst others meat, dairy products, chocolate, bread and all kind of other yeast products, alcohol, carbonated drinks and coffee and tea. Try to avoid those foods, instead consume as much alkaline forming foods as possible, like vegetables, greens, sprouts, soy products and most kind of seeds. Though being so many recipes all over the Internet you shouldn’t have any problems makings high alkalinity meals you really enjoy. PH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. the lesser the pH the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH the more alkaline (or base) the solution. Acidic PH levels destroy vital oxygen molecules and create a breeding ground for diseases. PH levels in healthy people as well as newborns is slightly above 7. Acid waste grows inside the body due to our unhealthy lifestyles. If our internal environment is too acidic, disease becomes inevitable. Alkalinity can be increased by consuming less meat and sweets and more vegetables and fruits. Although eating fruit to increase alkalinity may seem to be a contradiction because some fruits (especially citrus) are acidic outside the body, digestion uses up their acidic components, leaving an alkaline residue (ash). Alkalinity should be kept to 75. Alkaline-producing foods such as vegetables are eaten in much smaller quantities. Stimulants like tobacco, coffee, tea, and alcohol are also extremely acidifying. It is recommended that you test your pH levels to determine if your body’s pH immediate attention. By using pH test strips, you can determine your pH factor quickly and easily in the privacy of your own home. Taking these preventative measures can help you get the body you want, whether is ripped abs or simply great overall health and wellness.
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