N U T R I T I O N WATER

This is a tribute to my mother in law Victoria, a true masterchef and my mother Helga, comfort food specialist. Included are all the recipes they prepared, some original recipes from professional chefs, my own creations/favorites, and several entries on knowledge I collected over the years about health/nutrition/medical conditions/home remedies. You will find answers to every common health issue browsing through my collection.

Body consists of 60 to 80% water

Aging amount of water retained decreases w/age

subheading: Dehydration reduces up to:

8% blood volume

26% Intercellular space

66% from Cells

subheading: Dehydration LEVEL CHECK:

pinch skin on back of hand (retract immediately = proper hydration)

subheading: Purpose:

Lubricates

*Mouth - Throat Membranes - Cells - Eyes - Skin - Muscles - Joints - Cartilage - Spinal Disc - Digestive System - Stomach Mucus

Flushes Toxins

Filters out Waste Products

Purifies Organs

subheading: Dehydration Leads to:

Lack of Oxygen throughout body

Narrow Blood Vessels

Blood Clots

Raised Blood Pressure

Risk of Heart Attack + Stroke

Raised Acidity Levels

Gout

Digestive Problems (increased Stomach Acid)

Kidney Stones

Brittle Bones

Lower Immunity

higher Cholesterol

Reduced Metabolism

Organs pull water from other areas, i.e.blood

Faster Aging

lack of Sweat (can't wash away dirt/oil)

Skin Brake-Outs

Bloodshot Eyes

Joint Pain (due to water shortage in cartilage)

decreased Muscle mass

Inflammation/Soreness

subheading: Dehydration Signs:

dark Urine

dry Mouth/Skin/Eyes

Thirst

Dizzyness / Loss of Consciousness

Bad Breath

faster Heartbeat / Breathing

Fatigue + Lethargy

lack of Sweating even in Hot Weather

2pm Crash

Headache

Hunger attacks

poor Digestion

Heartburn / Indigestion

Muscle Ache / Cramps

Soreness

stay sick longer

premature Aging

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