The New Year is here!

Dear friends 

Happy new year! 

Let's begin 2012 by de-toxing our daily life. The idea of detox is to reduce the amount of toxins and pollution that we put into our bodies and promote healthy eating and nutrition, together with natural techniques to help our body effectively clear the toxins. 

I will be giving you a few detox tips over this month of January. 

First detox tip: 

* Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 

Water

. We are about 75% water, as is the planet.

. It is ancient and carries wisdom

. It is crucial for the hydration of every cell in the body

. Movement of nutrients in and waste out of the cell and body requires water e.g. breathing, digestion, elimination, urination and sweating.

. Our brain is 85% water and our blood, circulatory system, is 90% water. Our bones are 40% water.

. Correct hydration level help us to go with the flow on every level. 

. Drink the cleanest water you can afford

. 66% water is inside the cells and 33% is out. 

. If we don't drink enough water our blood will thickened and it will draw water out of the cells, leaving the cells dehydrated.

how, when and why?

. The body needs about 8 pints (2 litres) of water per day just to function well. When exercising or under emotional or physical stress, more is needed. So drink up!  

. Replacement of fluids needs to be consistent and establishing a daily routine is crucial if the body is to recognize and use the water you are giving it.

. Always drink your water warm, at blood temperature. it is the ideal!

. Have 1 pint as you wake up.

. 20 to 30 minutes before every meal have a pint of blood temperature water. This ensures your bowels are hydrated prior to eating.

. Drink this water rapidly, don't sip or take your time. Drink it all! 

. Don't drink with your meals as this confuses the body and depletes the body and depletes the spleen energy.

. Keep hydration and nutrition separate. 

. Have a bottle of water with you at all times. 

. If you drink only when you are thirsty then you are not getting enough water. 

. Drink at least an extra pint of water for every hour of exercise you do. 

. At the end of the day drink 1 pint of water. 

References:

'Your Body's Many Cries For Water', Dr F Batmanghelidj

'The ph Miracle, Dr Robert O Young 

'The Secret Life of Water', Masaru Emoto

In health,
Carolyne x