, Your Healthy Update - June 18, 2002

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Hi ,

Here's another good report on how water helps with weight loss by S.

on, M.D., M.S.C. It repeats some of what I've sent out before but

there's even more amazing information than in the previous ones. Whether or not

you're on an Herbalife program, following Dr. on's guidelines will

certainly help you. Following the article on water is a great weight

loss/health improvement testimony.

I had planned to share some information on hormones by R. Lee, M.D. but

will try to get that out in the next newsletter.

Also, If you haven't taken the opportunity to view the testimonies of health

improvement/weight loss I have posted on line you can do so by going to:

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WATER

HOW 8 GLASSES A DAY KEEP'S FAT AWAY

INCREDIBLE AS IT MAY SEEM, WATER IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT

CATALYST IN LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING IT OFF. ALTHOUGH MOST OP US TAKE IT FOR

GRANTED. WATER MAY BE THE ONLY TRUE " MAGIC POTION " FOR PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS.

Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored

fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits

to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

Here s why: The kidneys can't function properly without enough water. When they

didn't work to capacity, some of their load is dumped onto the liver.

One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable

energy for the body. But, if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work, it

can't operate at full throttle. As a result it metabolizes less fat. More fat

remains stored in the body and weight loss stops.

Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention. When the body

gets less water, it perceives this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on

to every drop. Water is stored in extracellular spaces (outside the cells).

This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands.

Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water along

with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and will

replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly

returns.

The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body

what it needs - plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released.

If you have a constant problem with water retention, excess salt may be to

blame. Your body will tolerate sodium only in a certain concentration. The

more salt you eat, the more water your system retains to dilute it.

But, getting rid of unneeded salt is easy just drink more water. As it s forced

through the kidneys it takes away excess sodium.

The overweight person needs more water than the thin one. Larger people have

larger metabolic loads. Since we know that water is the key to fat metabolism,

it follows that the overweight person needs more water.

Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural

ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent he

sagging skin that usually follows weight loss shrinking cells are buoyed by

water, which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient.

Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more

waste to get rid of - all that metabolized fat must be shed. Again. adequate

water helps flush out the waste.

Water can help relieve constipation. When the body gets too little water, it

keeps the body from its needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary

source.

Result?

So far, we've discovered something remarkable about water and weight loss:

• The body will not function properly without enough water and can't

• metabolize stored fat efficiently.

• Retained water shows up as excess weight.

• To get rid of excess water you must drink more water.

• Drinking water is essential to weight loss.

How much water is enough? On the avenge a person should drink (eight 8 ounce)

glasses ever day, that's about 2 quarts. However, the overweight person needs

one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. The amount you drink

also should be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and

dry.

Water should preferably be cold. It is absorbed into the system more quickly

than warm water. Some evidence suggests that drinking cold water can actually

help burn calories.

To utilize water moat efficiently during weight loss, follow this schedule:

Morning: 1 quart consumed over a 30-minute period.

Noon: 1 quart consumed over a 30-minute period.

Evening 1 quart consumed between five and six o'clock.

When the body gets the water it needs to function optimally, its fluids are

perfectly balanced. When this happens you have reached the " breakthrough

point. " What does this mean?

• Endocrine glad function improves.

• Fluid retention is alleviated, as stored water is lost.

• More fat is used as fuel because the liver is free to metabolize stored fat.

• Natural thirst returns.

• There is a loss of hunger almost overnight.

If you stop drinking enough water your body fluids will be thrown out of balance

again, and you may experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain and loss

of thirst. To remedy the situation you ll have to go back and force another

" Breakthrough. "

By S. on, M.D., M.S.C.

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JOEL INGRAM - FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNER

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA USA

Before Herbalife, my Doctor told me I was a heart attach waiting to happen! In

addition to being more than 60 lbs. over weight, my triglycerides were 395,

cholesterol 285 and blood pressure 150/98. My health condition was

deteriorating and even though I had tried everything in the way of diets nothing

would work. In addition, I suffered from arthritic pain from sports injuries

and was on medication for extreme allergies.

That was all before Herbalife! The first day I got on the products my energy

level went up. I did not feel deprived since I could eat regular foods and I

got control immediately of how much I ate without feeling deprived at all. The

results were gratifying, my blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides began

dropping the first month along with 18 pounds which my Doctor could not believe.

My goal of 40 lbs., was accomplished in 10 weeks. Since it was so easy and my

health had improved so much I continued. From a heart attach waiting to happen,

Herbalife gave me back excellent health with triglycerides of 180, cholesterol

150, blood pressure 122/74 and a total of 68 lbs. of fat gone from my body.

Maintenance has been a piece of cake. Herbalife allows me freedom to eat and

drink what I want in moderation and keep the weight off. My overall physical

condition, including energy, stamina and endurance rivals that of a 25 year old

and that s why I don't like to admit that I'm 53. In fact, thanks to

Dermajetics and Natures Mirror no one really believes it anyway, and that

certainty all right with me! Thanks Herbalife.

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