It’s hot. You’ve got a headache. You feel tired. You don’t have to be ill to have these symptoms. These woes are classic signs of dehydration. And it’s surprising how many people have them and don’t know why. While you may not realize them, other signs of dehydration include: Decreased urine output Dizziness or lightheadedness Dry mouth Dry skin Muscle … [Read more...]
Fighting Hunger on a Diet
Nobody likes dieting. We like eating what we want, when we want, but there are consequences to pay for eating too much of the wrong foods. There are several reasons we diet. We may have health conditions that require a special diet such as diabetes or celiac disease, but for the most part we diet to lose weight. There are all sorts of fad weight loss diets-- no carbs, no … [Read more...]
Water – are you drinking enough?
It seems that not a week goes by nowadays without a new health or fitness fad coming out. But what about the simple things we can do to keep ourselves healthy? We regularly hear that drinking water is a crucial part of our diet, but how often do we listen to that advice? And how do we know if we really are drinking enough? Symptoms of dehydration Dehydration can impact … [Read more...]