Easy Tips to Drink More Water Daily Without Forcing Too Much

Many people will tell you that you need to drink a lot of water if you want to stay healthy, have more energy, lose weight and flush out toxins from your body. It is usually recommended that you drink atleast 8 glasses of water or more per day. This is about 2 liters or more of water daily!

But for people who do not have this habit, how can they drink more water? The are unable to force themselves and are looking for tips to drink more water easily without pushing themselves too much.

Another question that can arise is how can we keep track of how much water we are drinking? Lets try to tackle both questions head on and explore simple tips to drink more water as well as keep track of your water intake.

How Much Water are You Drinking Everyday?
In order to track how much water you have drunk and how much still you need to drink in order to fulfill your daily quota, keep a container of water - of about 2 liters volume. Usually a glass of water is about 250 ml, so 4 glasses of water approximately equal 1 liter.

Everyday fill this container with water. Then whenever you feel thirsty or want to drink, try to drink water from this container only. By the end of the day you should finish off the water in the container.

This way you can keep track of how much water you are drinking daily. Now let us tackle the next question - how do you motivate yourself to drink more water for weight loss, or better health specially if you are not in the habit of drinking lot of water.

A Very Simple Tip to Drink More Water Everyday for the Rest of Your Lives:
This is quite an easy and simple tip. I have tried and find it absolutely easy to drink lots of water using this trick. If you can follow this easy tip then you don't have to worry about not drinking enough water ever in your life!

Actually what you can do is set hourly quota for drinking water. Suppose you are planning to drink 8 glasses of water everyday, then it comes to less than half a glass of water per hour.

But since you will be spending about 6-8 hours sleeping and would hardly drink at that time, so deduct 8 hours from 24. It comes to about 16 hours.

Now your aim is to drink 8 glasses in 16 waking hours. That's an easy calculation now - drink 1/2(half) glass of water per hour.
So make an hourly commitment to drink atleast half a glass of water. As each hour passes by, you should force yourself to drink atleast half glass. Wow, isn' t that so easy now?

Drinking half glass should not be too difficult for most of us, even if we do not feel so thirsty at that time. By simply following this hourly commitment, we can easily achieve our desired goal of drinking 8 glasses of water a day. This water is very helpful for various bodily functions and it is also good for weight loss.

More Tips to Drink More Water:
So you see how simple, easy and effective the above tip can be to drink enough water everyday. Just follow that tip and you should be able to increase your water intake without much fuss.

However for your convenience, I will mention further tips to drink more water everyday:

Tip #1: People who sit for long hours on their desks or in front of computer can keep a bottle of water at their desk while working, studying etc. This can serve as a constant reminder to you to keep drinking water.

Many times I feel like drinking water but I am sitting somewhere and feel lazy to get up. Keeping a bottle of water at my desk can prevent from feeling lazy to drink water if its not within easy reach.


Tip #2: If you are in a cold place or the weather is cold then drink warm or lukewarm water instead of hot drinks like coffee etc. The tip to drink more water in cold weathers is to go for lukewarm water.

Sure you can have tea and coffee a few times, but drink lukewarm water more frequently. It not only quenches your thirst but also keeps your body properly hydrated.


Tip #3: If you want to easily fulfill your daily drinking quota then drink more water when you wake up in the morning.

Drink a couple of glasses or more of water when you wake up in the morning. In the mornings, your body is naturally de-hydrated and it needs some water.

And by drinking lot of water early in the day, we are making it easier for us to fulfill our daily quota as we have to drink less water during the rest of the day now.

Tip #4: If you want to take this a step further, you can even set reminders on your mobile phone reminding you at critical times of the day to drink water. Just in case you forget!

Tip #5: Now the final tip and also the most important one if you want to get into the habit of drinking more water. Drink a glass of water NOW! Get up now and drink a glass of water. You can resume reading after that.

This final tip is very important. How many times we intend to do something but keep postponing it. We think we will start from tomorrow. But guess what - that tomorrow never comes.

So the best time to start this healthy habit is today and now. So no excuses, get yourself a glass of water now, if you are serious about developing this habit. Then come back to finish reading this article.

Remember that all the tips mentioned here are useful if you want to get into the habit of drinking more water. But these tips will not be of any use if you fail to act on them. So we should all try to start any good habit at the earliest possible moment!


You Should Drink More Water When You Do the Following:
#1: If you drink diuretics(fluids which steal water away from your body) like coffee, tea etc. then you need to drink even more water to compensate. Drink a few extra glasses of water if you are in the habit of frequently drinking tea, coffee, soda or other cool drinks.

#2: If you are involved in exhausting physical activity then you again need to increase your water intake a lot. Because you have to compensate this extra loss of water due to the physical activity. So drink extra glasses in addition to the normal 8 glasses a day rule!

#3: Drink more water if you want to lose weight. It is said that fat people need to drink more water. Water can help in weight reduction, and increase in metabolism. So drink more water to lose weight and keep it in control.

Enjoy Good Health By Drinking More Water From Now On:
By following all these above tips, you can keep your body hydrated and functioning in a healthy manner without much difficulty. The above tips are meant to make it easy for you to drink more water everyday for the rest of your life without too much difficulty or forcing yourself.

Do you know that when you drink more water, you will feel more energetic and less sluggish or lazy. Its such a cool tip to raise your energy levels and overcome tiredness or laziness to a certain extent. Keeping your body sufficiently hydrated can also be good for combating stress and other health disorders.

People have reported other health benefits too after drinking sufficient water, some of them have said that it eliminates leg cramps too. Leg cramps may occur if you are dehydrated. So you need to drink more water at such times. You might even have to reduce intake of salty foods.

Want Healthy, Fast Weight Loss?
If you are looking to lose weight in an easy manner without spoiling your health, then drinking lots of water by itself is not sufficient. No doubt it helps a lot in weight loss, but you need to do more.

Here is a simple weight loss plan which can help you in losing weight within 11 days or so. This program also encourages you to drink lot of water daily and has a 11 day guide to lose weight. Go over to check out the details - Healthy, fast weight loss program

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Information on home remedies for diabetes

A 3 year research by Malaysian University has confirmed that cinnamon has the potential to reduce blood sugar levels. The spice seems to bave a positive effect specially on Type II diabetes. Studies by Agriculture Research Service in United States have also found that certain substances in cinnamon helps cells become more responsive to insulin.

Type II diabetes causes cells to lose their ability to respond to insulin, the hormone that tells the body to remove excess glucose from the bloodstream. This condition usually develops in people in their middle age and prematurely kills an estimated 100 million of the world’s population every year.

Dr. Mohammad Roji who is the research and development manager at UTM (University Technologi Malaysia) has further added that cinnamon extract was found to improve blood circulation, heal wounds, reduce pain spasm and prevent ulcer and allergies.

Cinnamon is an ingredient used in cooking, and in cakes, pastries and beverages like coffee and tea.


Various Home Remedies for Diabetes - Herbal medications for diabetes
1. Regular grape juice can cure diabetes.

2. Boil 3-4 fresh mango leaves and drink each morning.

3. Regular intake of two tender leaves each of neem and bilva in the morning can help in reduction of blood sugar levels.

4. Soybean which is full of proteins, iron, calcium and Vitamin A can be helpful in diabetes.

5. Soaked almonds taken in morning on an empty stomach.

6. 45 mins to 1 hour walk each morning can help in maintaining proper body weight and correcting insulin resistance.

You can try the above home-made herbal diabetes care remedies.


Learn How to Fight Type II Diabetes

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Home Remedies for various illnesses:

Home Remedies for various illnesses:

Acne and pimples:
1. Try toothpaste. The chemicals in the toothpaste that are used for scrubbing your teeth can help in getting rid of pimples overnight.

2. You can also try lemon juice. Wash you face with warm water later, after applying lemon juice.

3. Another home remedy for pimples and acne : boil 3 teaspoons of basil leaves in 1 cup water and applying it to the affected areas with a cotton ball.
4 Easy steps to clear acne




Bags under Eyes:
Mix 1 teaspoon of tomato juice with a pinch of turmeric powder, half a teaspoon lemon juice and a teaspoon of flour. It will make a paste. Apply around your eyes for 10 minutes and then wash off.


Black heads:
Blackheads are follicles that have wider openings than normal. Blackheads usually appear on face, back, chest etc. The main reasons for blackheads are : oily skin, pollution, and not maintaining proper hygiene.

1. Steaming can be benefecial for removing blackheads as it softens the pores on the skin.

2. Make a face wash by mixing lime juice with a glass of milk and wash your face.

3. Mix one teaspoonful of groundnut oil with one teaspoonful of fresh lime juice and apply on face to prevent blackheads.

4. You can use a face scrub of green tea to loosen blackheads.

5. Warm honey and apply on blackheads. Leave it for 15-20 minutes then wash the face.



Constipation:
1. Regular drinking of water is good for cleaning the system. 6-8 glasses of water a day can help in improving digestion problems.

2. Mango is good for relieving constipation.

3. Half cup of cabbage juice taken twice daily.

4. Chronic constipation problem can be overcome by high intake of figs dipped in water and taken during morning.

5. Daily intake of guava on empty stomach in mornings.

6. Carrot juice mixed with spinach juice can give immediate relief from constipation.



Bad Breath:
1. Chew mint leaves.

2. Squeeze lemon in a glass of water and gargle frequently.

3. Drinking pineapple juice can result in the foul smell from mouth vanishing quickly.

4. Eating apples can help in removing mouth bacteria and getting rid of bad smell.

5. Eat parsley to reduce bad breath.

6. Chewing cardamom seeds.

7. Eat food well, brush teeth twice a day, keep stomach clean.

Recommended links:
1. The Bad Breath Report



Body odor and Perspiration:
1. 500 mg of wheat grass taken on empty stomach daily with a glass of water can help in reducing body odor.

2. Apple cider vinegar reduces armpit odor when used in place of deodorant.

3. Grate a turnip, squeeze the grated pieces and rub the juice on armpits. Turnip juice may reduce underarm odor for upto 10 hours.

4. Apply white vinegar with a cotton ball on the body instead of using deodorant.

5. Put some drops of rose water while taking bath.

Recommended links:
1. Eliminate Body Odor

2. Make your own popular scented bath products

3. Preventing cat urine odor in your home



Common Cold:
1. Vitamin C can be very effective for reducing the severity of cold. You can get Vitamin C through consumption of citrus fruits. You can also get Vitamin C from Rose Leaves. You read it right - you can eat rose petals and leaves in order to get Vitamin C. Make sure that you wash them properly before eating them.

2. Lemon: Lemon is rich in Vitamin C, it increases body resistance and reduces toxicity. One lemon diluted in warm water and add a table spoon of honey. Take it once or twice daily if you are suffering from common cold.

3. Turmeric: Half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 30 ml of warm milk, taken 2-3 times a day can be effective for cold and throat irritations.



Instant Energizer:
Would you like an immediate burst of energy at the end of a long and tiring day at office? Well, here is a simple solution to get the much needed energy:

Drink a mixture of grape and lemon juices in equal quantity and watch the feeling of tiredness go away.
For more tips on being energetic throughout the day, read my article:Tips for being energetic everyday

Flu and Cough Remedies

Flu:

In winter, its a common sight to see people affected by flu - coughing, sneezing and having sore throat. I am providing below some information which may be useful for preparing yourself to face the flu.

Influenza, commonly called as flu is a viral disease which affects the respiratory system.


Difference between flu and common cold:

1. Common cold develops gradually over several days and can start with a scratchy throat, sneezing, which can further lead tocongestion. Whereas, flu generally starts abruptly with headache and other body aches. There may also be feeling of being exhausted and fatigued.

2. The fever accompanying common cold may be mild, while in flu the fever is usually high.

3. The cough in common cold is generally hacking and can be moist because of congestion in the chest. The cough during flu is usually dry and hacking, and can last till all other symptoms of flu havegone.

4. Flu affects the whole body, while common cold may generally affect only the upper body.


Typical Symptoms of flu:

Rapid and intense fever, headache, drycough, sore throat, chills, eye pain, sneezing, running nose, tiredness, depression, weakness, muscle aches fatigues etc. The symptoms generally last for a few days, but sometimes can stretch upto even weeks.


Flu Risks:

Some people have a higher risk of flu complications, like pneumonia. For most people the flu goes away in a week or two, but some can get very sick because of it. Those groups include:

>> babies and kids under age 5

>> people older than 65

>> adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma

>> women who are or will be pregnant during the flu season


Flu Prevention tips:

To prevent flu, we need to keep our immune system strong by eating vegetables, fruits, whole food, drinking plenty ofwater, avoid smoking, alcohol and stress.

If you catch flu, then try the following suggestions:

a. keep warm,

b. lots of bed rest in a well ventilated room,

c. consume warm fluids like chicken soup, or other soups etc.

d. drink plenty of water,

e. take foods that boost your immune system like Vitamin C,vitamin E, grape extracts,echinacea etc.

f. Gargle with salt water to temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. (1/2 teaspoon of saltwater with an 8-ounce glass of warm water).

>>The best way is to keep yourself healthy so that it is easy to avoid colds and the flu in the first place.

>> Make a serious effort to manage stress because stress lowers your immunity making you more prone to diseases and illness.

Cough:

Cough is the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs. Coughing usually means there is something in the respiratory passages that should not be there. This can be caused by breathing in dust particles in the air or when a piece of food goes down the wrong way.

When a person coughs, there is a short intake of breath and the larynx closes momentarily. The abdominal and chest muscles used for breathing contract, which in turn increases the pressure needed to drive air out the lungs when the larynx re-opens.

The resulting blast of air comes out at high speed, scrubbing and clearing the airway of dust, dirt or excessive secretions. Coughing is a common symptom when the airways are 'tight', as in asthma.

The cough reflex is a vital part of the body's defence mechanisms. Normally, the lungs and the lower respiratory passages are sterile. If dust or dirt get into the lungs, they could become a breeding ground for bacteria and cause pneumonia or infection in the breathing tubes.

Cough is of two types : wet cough and dry cough.
Wet cough helps in bringing up mucus while dry cough is caused due to irritation in pharynx.

Causes of Cough:

There could be various reasons for cough like:

>> Weather changes can cause cough,

>> Cough can be caused by inflammation of larynx or pharynx due to bacterial infection

>> It could be caused by irritation due to smoke, dust, chemical fumes etc.

>>Ashtma

>> Smoking

>> Common cold or flu is one of the most common causes of cough

>> In worst cases, a tumor can also cause irritation of lungs lining and cause cough.


If cough produces mucus of green or yellow color then it can be an indication of bacterial infection.

Caution: If cough produces with even a slight red color then it may indicate bleeding and in this case the lungs should be diagnosed as soon as possible.


Some Easy Home Treatments for Cough:
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1. Grape Juice, if taken with honey can be very good for getting rid of cough.

2. Fill one cut lemon with black pepper powder and salt, then suck it to reduce cough.

3. Almonds are very good for dry cough. Soak them in water for some time, then make a fine paste with 20 gram of butter and sugar after removing the brown skin from the almonds. Take this paste twice a day - once in morning and once in evening.

4. Spinach juice can be effective for dry cough. It can be diluted with water. It may be helpful to gargle the mouth with warm spinach juice.

5. Basil(tulsi), mixed with aniseed (saunf) and black pepper should be taken 2-3 times in a day.

6. Drink warm carrot juice, it may provide relief from cough and improve the general health of the patient.


When should you call the doctor?

If you had cough for more than 3-5 days, it may be chronic. Chronic means that this may last for a long time.

The following can help you decide if you need to see your doctor:

>>> If you are coughing blood,

>>> If you are wheezing (making up a whistling sound while breathing in),

>>> Have a high temperature along with cough,

>>> If you frequently face this problem of coughing every few days.


Smoking and Cough:

Smoking may cause cough that does not go away easily. In such cases you need to stop smoking. Various methods to help you quit smoking are: nicotine patches, gum, nasal spray etc. You can seek professional help to quit this habit.


Recommended Resources to help you & your family:
1. Big book of home remedies


2.Activating self healing process within you


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