How Much Water Should I Drink Explained

Water is essential to life. How much water should you drink?

A simple rule of thumb for how much water you should drink is
half your body weight in ounces.

Example:
A 110 lbs. woman needs 55 oz or about 6.9-8 oz. cups.
A man 240 lbs. needs 120 oz. or 15-8 oz. cups.

Sound like a lot?! Well, it may, however your body requires water to the run many different systems through out your body. For instance:  

Diagram found here

I hope this compels you to take your water drinking seriously. Not drinking enough water effects how you feel, how well your body functions, and even how you look. Often times when you feel tired or hungry it is simply because you need more water. Unhealthy skin and yellowish whites in the eyes can be the result of not drinking enough water. Drinking water should be a major part of every health regime. It is inexpensive too. What a no brainer.  

                                                    

Be aware of the quality of your water though.  Not all water is equal.

   Know your source. Know the purity.

Across the globe there are millions of people who travel daily for hours to obtain barely enough water for their survival and the majority of that water is unsafe. In America we feel safe. Are we? Your skin is your largest organ. Showering with unfiltered chlorinated water is drying. How much is the chlorine effected you? Do you drink tap water? Do you have a filtration system? Are you buying bottle water? 

"Not that long ago, reusable bottles made of clear, hard, polycarbonate plastic were the hippest water carriers to have, beloved by hikers and college students alike.

Then came a draft report from the National Toxicology Program in April 2008 about possible health risks from a chemical in the polycarbonate known as bisphenol A (BPA). Though it soft-pedaled the reasons for concern (there is actually an alarming amount of scientific evidence that BPA may be highly toxic), the news was widely carried in the media and the bottles' appeal evaporated overnight." (Info from here)

Factories full of bottles that will be transported to your local store.
They'll travel in a truck in all kinds of weather.
Heat increases the danger that BPA already poses.

And so it goes....what is safe? What is not? If you aren't drinking enough water, why aren't you? If you are drinking a lot of water or are working to increase your intake learn more about water. The water you drink is feeding the cells in your body. It is an essential life source.

                                          

Cherry Passion Ice Tea Beverage

Cold and refreshing. NO GUILT. Cherry Passion Ice Tea is perfect anytime you are looking for something to satisfy your thrist, your eyes, and your desire to keep the calories low to zero.
                                                                                                             
Ingredients:

• Purium's Apoth-Cherry Concetrate (35 calories a Tablespoon).
• 1 filterbag--Tazo Iced Passion Herbal Infusion Tea (a box has 6 filterbags)
• Sweeten with Stevia (no-cal) or Trader Joe's Organic Raw Blue Agave Sweetener (low-cal 20 calories per Teaspoon)
• Filtered water and ice

Boil 1 quart water. In (preferably glass*) a 2 quart (2 liter) pitcher pour boiling water over filterbag and steep covered** for 5 minutes. Add cold water.

Now add 1 Tablespoon of Purium Apothe-cherry and 1/4 Teaspoon of Stevia or a Teaspoon of TJ's Organic Raw Blue Agave Sweetener.

Stir. 

That's it!

*Plastic leeches

**Covering keeps the medicinal properties from steaming away

Hint: I make this one glass at time. Lots of people with different ideas and moods.

Hint: If you are in a hurry use ice instead of cold water.

Be sure to refrigerate the leftovers...if there are any.

Here are some health benefits:

Hibiscus Flowers have anti-oxidants, vitamin C, anti-inflammatory, and immunity builders (Found this info at boldsky.com)

Lemongrass can aids digestion, calm nervous disorders, help in the treatment of high blood pressure and has vitamin A. (Found this info at Mother Earth News)

Purium's Apothe-Cherry contains a wide variety of antioxidants and phyto-chemicals. It can potentially help you sleep due to the melatonin. It can support healthy joint function, promote healthy uric acid metabolism.

REMEMBER THE FDA DOESN'T LIKE US MAKING CLAIMS SO MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. 

Enjoy!

Purium's L.O.V.E. Super Meal

With my hectic lifestyle I often need to eat on the run. Not good. It is hard to find a meal you can grab and go with that has real nutrition without at least sacrificing flavor. I often look for ways to get my nutrients in a liquid form. Purium Health Products has several options.

You could says they carry a lot of 

Liquid Gold.

Purium's L.O.V.E. Super Meal is a truly yummy way to get everything your body craves in a quick meal. You can buy flavors* too, adding some fun to getting a healthy complete meal. No more tasteless, hard to digest protein drinks or bars. [Boy do I remember those; ick!] L.O.V.E. is gluten free, soy free, and dairy free. It contains 36 Certified Organic ingredients. And you would have to eat 7 bowls of whole grain cereal or pasta to equal the fiber you'll get from one serving of  L.O.V.E. 

Immune and energy boosting ingredients.

Take a peek>>>>

                                                           

I took this right from Purium website:

36 pure, natural, certified organic, vegan ingredients.
Purium has literally reinvented fast food.
L.O.V.E. Super Meal is faster, healthier and less expensive than any food source on the planet. Period.

L.O.V.E. Super Meal is a meal replacement that is 7 supplements in 1:

1. Weight Loss Formula
2. Protein Drink
3. Fiber Supplement                                                                             
4. Essential Fatty Acid Supplement
5. Super-Antioxidant Drink
6. Immune Support Supplement
7. Energy Drink

By now you can see that there are no fake ingredients in L.O.V.E. Super Meal. 

So much of what we eat is made in a chemist lab. Who could have ever imagine it would come to this, but it has and we need to be extraordinarily careful about what we are putting in (and on) our bodies.

All you need is L.O.V.E.

Live. Organic. Vegan. Energy.

*Here are the flavors you can choose from: 

                                                             

  Chocolate Raspberry                Vanilla Cheesecake                     Tropical Coconut

Check out some others products ....Comparison Chart

Please feel free to leave questions below.

Gaining The Slight Edge Using Purium Products

I love the fact that I can peruse the internet to find the answers to questions and grow in my knowledge of ...whatever. Today I was looking for websites and blogs that had great information about coconut oil; its usages and benefits since I recently did a review on Puriums's Organic Tropic Coconut Extra Virgin Oil. Now I'd like to share a few links to other sites. (1) Food Matters and (2) Wellness Mama. These two sites have a plethora of tips, recipes, and facts about living healthfully.  


So why take you to there? They have an amazing wealth of information. My hope is to get you excited about living a holistic life. If you can learn to make even small changes you'll see real differences in how you feel and that will encourage you to take another step and so on. What do small changes look like? Evaluate your situation.

• Health (What are you experiencing? Digestion issues including a bloated gassy stomach? Are you over-weight? Do you feel sluggish? Do you care?)
• Lifestyle (Including who you live with. How busy are you, etc.)
• Do you have addictions that may block you from reaching your aspirations to live healthier and happier? (Smoking, Food, Drugs, Alcohol)

Any positive action is a step forward.

Look at your personal living patterns. Are you serious about living a holistic life? Take action. In The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson talks about the little things we do that change our course in life. I would liken this to a ship that gets just a few degrees off course. The result can be fatal. When we make small positive changes, however, we inevitably produce inspiring results.



What small change can you make today? Using any one the many Purium Products is a great way to change your diet*. I have been using Purium since the Spring of 2013. Recently, I had a conversation with my daughter. We talked about how my hip, knee, back, and energy level had improved. My Fibromyalgia episodes are fewer and less debilitating pain. Just saying it out loud brought me affirmative joy. I really do feel healthier. The reason it's working is that Purium is a pure organic product grown to produce the maximum nutrients in their most usable form by a company that stands behind its products.

*The definition of diet* is included here, because, so many of us think the word as only meaning that we cannot have what we want because our body isn't the way it should be (to fat) or because we have health issues (high blood pressure or allergies). You are on a diet no matter what you eat. I'd like to help you choose to eat to live and to be able to walk away from the mindset that diets are evil.

                                                                                                 

*Dictionary Definition of DIET 

1

a :  food and drink regularly provided or consumed

b :  habitual nourishment

c :  the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person or animal for a special reason

d :  a regimen of eating and drinking sparingly so as to reduce one's weight <going on a diet>

2

:  something provided or experienced repeatedly <a diet of Broadway shows and nightclubs — Frederick Wyatt>

Origin of DIET

Middle English diete, from Anglo-French, from Latin diaeta,from Greek diaita, literally, manner of living, from diaitasthaito lead one's life

First Known Use: 13th century

Highlights mine

Looking for inspiration? If you have questions or comments please leave below. 

Enjoy your diet!

Purium Joint-Flex and Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia will rock your world. It will change your perspectives and alter your life path. From the moment I knew something was wrong I searched for solutions and answers to questions I wasn't sure how to ask. It was in the Summer of 2001, I had been studying for my fitness certification and was struggling to prepare. Just 6 weeks before my certification test I was fortunate enough to have a close acquaintance literally spend 3 hours over the phone and in person go over material she had gathered. That Summer feels like a million year ago. I have come a long way from the days I struggled to walk and could barely stay awake.

I have used many products over the years. Finding Purium was a perfect solution for me. You can try $50 worth of product for free. Purium stands by their product with a 100% guarantee. You can order online and the products arrives quickly. It is important that it's organic and pure too. 
 

Joint-Flex, part of Purium's Anti-aging line, supports healthy joint function. Recently, I had an exceptionally busy schedule and didn't order when I needed to before I ran out. I thought I even cut back hoping I wouldn't run out. Wrong! I did and boy what a noticeable difference it made in my pain levels. When I resumed my dose I found within a day, seriously one day, that my pain level dropped. I combine the use of Joint-Flex with Apothe-Cherry to increase the medicinal benefits. My Purium website states about Joint-Flex:

• Can support body’s response to inflammation
• Can help enhance flexibility
• May stimulate the rebuilding of connective tissues
• Can inhibit the neural transfer of pain signals

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and were not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

I would like to mention that I do not and will not take prescription medication for my fibromyalgia. You have to make the decision for yourself, (consult your doctor, etc). For me these are life giving pure and natural foods that have no ill side effects. I haven't magically changed and I can't run marathons but as a wife, mom, author, Freedom Fighter, and professional driver I am doing amazing. Would you love to take your health to the next level? Then please contact me for a $50 gift certificate with no obligation. In other words....try before you buy!

Purium Organic Tropic Oil Review

Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
Organic, Pure, Raw, Non GMO,
Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Kosher

Years ago I tried to add coconut oil to my families diet. It was so strong smelling when I cooked with it. Too strong. The flavor didn't bother me, although it was different than I was use to, but most of the family rejected it. So...I gave up. When I joined Purium I decided to their Organic Tropic Oil a try. I am so glad I did. It's delicious!

Here are some of the benefits as listed on My Purium website:

• Supports healthy immune function (especially when used raw)
• Is a healthy alternative to butter and other oils
• Does not contain any cholesterol nor promote platelet stickiness in the blood.
• Stable under high heat, which means it is ideal oil for cooking
• May help improve nutrient absorption

And just think, Tropical Oil is the ideal healthy and safe oil for pan frying and baked goods. You can use it raw as a substitute for butter on your toast, hot cereal or pancakes. It makes an excellent skin moisturizer and can used to treat burns and cuts. 

One more thing, Purium is proud to announce that the Organic Tropic Oil is the first Purium product that has received this prestigious NON-GMO Project verification. Importantly, we believe that Purium is the FIRST and ONLY network marketing company that is able to use this seal! We are working toward another Non-GMO Project Verification; this time it will be for our Power Shake.

What is the Non-GMO Project? This information is taken from the Non-GMO Project website. 

The retailers who started the Non-GMO Project were motivated by a simple idea. They believed that consumers in North America should have access to clearly-labeled non-GMO food and products, now and in the future. That conviction continues to guide the Non-GMO Project, as North America’s only independent verification for products according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

While you delight your senses you can know that, once again, Purium is bringing you the best of the best. Why? Because they believe in being the best, providing the best, and they are willing to stand by their products. 

If you have any questions please let me know by leaving a comment below. 

Purium's Apothe-Cherry Review

Apothe-Cherry from Purium is my go to sleep aid. Stress, fibromyalgia, illnesses, etc can lead to sleepless nights. So, today I'm highlighting Purium’s Apothe-Cherry™ .

  Here is some information from my Purium website: Purium’s Apothe-Cherry™ is made from Sour/Tart Cherries, which are nature’s most nutritionally dense food. They contain a wide variety of antioxidants and phyto-chemicals, and each serving contains 7,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units. We recommend combining this product with our 40x Aloe Vera Concentrate.

• Contains melatonin, which may help balance circadian rhythms for proper sleep
• May support healthy joint function
• Promotes healthy uric acid metabolism
• Is a rich source of anti-oxidants
• Can help prevent or even reverse premature aging   

 I found with regular use I am sleeping deeper and because it has no drug in it there is no negative side effects that an over-the-counter product will give you. At the end of a long day I like to fill a wine glass with 2 ounces of Apothe-Cherry and 6-8oz of water. I sip it like a glass of wine and relax with a book; then I head to bed. In the morning I wake up feeling genuinely refreshed.

Fibromyalgia affects people differently. I have studied and experimented with several different nutritional and herbal products, and even an over-the-counter sleep-aid. It is reasonably priced and made by company with integrity. Purium has everything I need. They carry organic wholefood nutrient dense products. 

I enjoy the ability to share these products with other people who are looking for a way to maintain and increase their level of health as well as a viable business opportunity. Feel free to contact me with questions or for a no obligation $50 gift certificate.