Water a Day

How much water do you need a day?
                                          
Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.                  
The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body's deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium.One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.                  

If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.                  

So, how much water is enough for you?

The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation, is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.    

 

How many cups of water should I drink a day calculator?

The recommended water consumption can vary based on age, weight, sex, activity level and the climate you live in. But if you need a general guide to follow:

Women should drink 2.7 litres (11.5 cups) of fluids per day

Men should drink 3.7 litres(15.5 cups) per day

It's Over

It's over
I'm letting you
       go now....
       of everything

The anger
The guilt
The questions
       that will...
       remain unanswer

I'm letting go
of the memories
we shared
       and the future....
       that was promised
       that will never
       be experienced

I'm letting go
       of you....

I have no reason
to hold on to you....
       to try would be in vain
       for it....

Would only be me
that was hurt in the end

So,

I'll say
goodbye to you....
      with a smile,
      a smile so you will
      never see....
      that shattered
      remains of
      my broken heart

There's always
one last thought
      of you before
      I go to sleep....

And, it is that
I still adore you....
      I love you more than
      a friend can show

As time,
passes me by....
     you will fade
     away....
     and all that
     will remain is nothing

My heart will be
sewn back
     together by the
     thread of time....

Waiting for the
next guy to come....
     and tear it apart

     again....

It will be like
you never
     existed....
     that I never knew you

All because....
I'm letting you
    go now....

Thank you

Listen, Listening & Listener

"I remind myself every morning, nothing I say this day will teach me anything.
So if I am going to learn, I must do it by listening." - Larry King


"Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking." - Bernard M. Baruch


"If speaking is silver, then listening is gold." - Turkish proverb


"Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk." - Doug Larson


"Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble." - Frank Tyger


"It takes a great man to be a good listener." - Calvin Coolidge


"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding." - Leonardo da Vinci


"L. O. V. E. S is listen and share." - Ann Riha
~ Listen.   √
~ Overlook
~ Voice
~ Enjoy
~ Share.    √

~ Thank you ~

Anntz's Flair

Flair 1

Sometimes when it come to a situation where I feel bored and I don't feel like reading my classic books or doing my crochet, this is what I did. Few flairs that I created just for fun and I named it as 'Ant'

                            

Thank You!

10 Amazing Benefits of Cucumbers You May Not Know

1.  They keep you hydrated

Cucumbers are 96% water, and the water content is more nutritious than regular water. If you are feeling dehydrated, munch on some cucumbers. They will also help you flush out toxins, so you can slice some up before bed to avoid a hangover.

2.  Contain antioxidants

Cucumbers contain vitamins A, B, C which boost immunity and keep you looking fresh. The cucumber skin contains about 10% of our recommended daily dose of vitamin C, so try adding cucumbers to your juicer or smoothie for even more benefits.

3.  They’ll soothe your sunburn

If you like your cucumbers peeled, the skin can be used to relieve sunburn and mild skin irritations, just like aloe vera. Cucumbers are known for their cooling properties, which can also relieve heartburn.

4.  Use them in the spa

Cucumbers are often used topically to enhance skin function. The natural ascorbic acid and high water content within the cucumber act to help hydrate thin skin under the eyes; this is one of the oldest tricks in the book. The coolness from the fridge will also help contract blood vessels and reduce swelling.

To diminish under eye bags, cut two thick slices and place them over your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes.

5.  Use them on the skin

Cucumbers are also known to help inflammation and eczema, and they also tighten collagen, which can help remove cellulite.  

To make a cucumber facemask, use 1/2 cucumber and 1 tbsp yogurt. Peel the cucumber, puree with the yogurt, apply to your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water. 

Cucumber also smoothest hair and nails: silica is the wonder mineral in cucumbers, which will make your hair shiny and your nails stronger.

6.  Aid in weight loss

This is a healthy snack and beats grabbing a chocolate bar.

7.  Refresh the mouth

The photochemical present in cucumber help kills the bacteria in your mouth that are responsible for bad breathe. Just press a slice of cucumber in your mouth and hold it against the roof of your mouth with your tongue for at least 30 seconds.

8. Assist in many bodily functions

May help lower blood pressure because it is rich in potassium and magnesium.

Help regulate uric acid, which aids in the prevention of kidney or bladder stones.

Beneficial for diabetic patients. Cucumbers contain a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.

Helps digestive disorders, such as heartburn, gastritis, and even ulcers, can be cured by the daily consumption of fresh cucumber juice.

 9.  Soothe muscle and joint pain

All the above discussed vitamins and minerals in cucumber make it a powerful fighter of muscle and joint pain.

 10. Can be used to make cucumber water

Cucumbers are great in salads, smoothies and by themselves, but many people are discovering that along with all of the above benefits, cucumber water is a healthy, refreshing beverage. This treat used to be found at high-end spas but is fast becoming mainstream. 

 To make your own, simply cut up an organic cucumber into small slices, add purified water, and let it soak in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you can strain the mixture and remove the cucumber slices or you can replace the cucumbers with fresh ones if you want to make your drink look more appealing. 

 Optional: add a few mint leaves. Chop the mint up and let it soak with the cucumber chunks in the water overnight. Some people also like to add a few drops of lime or lemon juice. 

 Now I understand why they call it a super food! When trying to decide your next snack, will reach for the sugar filled cookie or the friendly, refreshing cucumber?

Thanks so much for reading......

7 Dont's After a Meal

Here is the 7 facts that should not be done after a meal:

Ø  Don't smoke - Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of   cancer is higher).  

                                                                                      

Ø  Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal. 

                                      

Ø  Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.

     

Ø  Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted &blocked.

                                            

Ø  Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease.  This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.

                                                                                                                                             

Ø  Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

                                                                                                                            

Ø  Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.   

Thanks so much for reading....