Showing posts with label Dehydration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dehydration. Show all posts

17 June 2009

You Can Experience Jaw Dropping Weight Loss Success but - What Are the Side Effects of Hoodia?

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By Beth Allen

If you are considering using Hoodia or any type of supplement you should always be aware of any potential side effects. Even when you take prescription medications you need to know how they might affect your overall health, what their potential side effects are and if they dangerous. So what about Hoodia? Are there any dangerous side effects of which you should be aware?

Incredibly enough, there really don't seem to be many side effects of Hoodia! Those who took the supplement in a study group or on their own report very few dangerous effects from the supplement. This means no jitteriness, irritability, mood swings, rapid heartbeat, increase in blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, or other commonly felt effects from other so-called diet aids.

Those other diet aids usually work by increasing the amount of adrenaline in the system which is very dangerous and the reason why people feel those common side effects. Hoodia just doesn't work that way and thus there is a lack of side effects. With Hoodia you won't have the cravings and overeating you might normally experience because it contains a chemical that tricks the brain into thinking that you're full.

This can be a real lifesaver for those who suffer from binge eating. Realizing that there are few if any side effects of Hoodia can also be comforting for those who find that their eating is out of control or have a problem with portion sizes and snacking. Hoodia can help them to burn off the extra pounds they're already carrying while avoiding putting on any additional pounds by getting their eating under control.

One problem that some who used this supplement did experience was dehydration; this might be the only side effect of Hoodia that was ever measured. However researchers believe this happened because Hoodia suppresses thirst as well as appetite, so those who use it might neglect getting enough fluids in their system.

If you do use this supplement yourself, make sure you get enough water and other beverages. Drink something regularly even if you don't feel thirsty. Carry water with you and get used to drinking it.

While the side effects of Hoodia may be minimal, dehydration is very serious and can interfere with digestion and your health overall. Additionally, drinking water can help to make you feel full and can also help with appetite control. So make sure you have plenty of water or other beverages that are sugarless and caffeine free.

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09 June 2009

Do You Get Enough Fluids In Your Diet?

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By Veronika Plesky

Diets, especially those that concentrate on weight loss, often concentrate on what to eat. But fluids are a major part of any healthy, harmonious diet as well. Runners know this well, but the same rules apply to anyone curious about optimum health.

The human body consists of approx. 60% water. All of the biochemical responses within our body demand water. In other words; water is a must. That probably doesn't come as a surprise, but it might surprise you how easy it is to have a deficit.

Nor is it quite good enough to simply wait until you are thirsty to address your fluid demand. Elevated internal body temperature, high heart rate and poor motor performance set in when your body has experienced only a 3% weight loss from water loss.

Your body can lose about 2-3 liters of water a day, even when you are at rest, and that's in a cool enviroment.





Regrettably many of the so called sport drinks are full of sugar. While not bad in temperance in greater concentration the so called " sport drink " just becomes another soda, albeit without the bubbles.

Fruit juices can be an efficient way of getting required fluid. But keep in mind that drinks with carbs slow the body's rate of absorption of water. Here too, the amount of sugar needs to be monitored.

Caffeine drinks aren't inevitably unhealthy. In fact, in temperance, caffeine has been shown to have definite health benefits. But it's also a diuretic, a substance that increases urine output. Drinking lots of coffee can actually boost dehydration. Studies in which participants drank about 6 cups per day (642 mg/day) experienced a 3% loss of body water.

Similarly, alcohol in moderate amounts is beneficial. Red wine has antioxidants. Even beer is healthy, since some of the health effects are due to alcohol alone and hops are good for you. But they do tend also to dehydrate. They're not a exchange for the total water needed daily.

Your body require several types of nutrients all day long. Water happens to an important part of them. So don't forget about the liquid nutrient.

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