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Freddy Krueger gives some good automotive advice

Searching for a way to curb the surging price of gasoline? You can cut back as Americans did in the ’70s disco-era by driving at 55 mph (the speed recommended by most experts), avoiding fast starts and such. You can also try different modes of transportation such as a mass transit, a hybrid car, a motorcycle or even a bicycle. These tactics will reduce the amount of fuel you use but not the price.  For that you may consider choosing a gas rebate credit card that effectively reduces the price itself.  The choices include general rebate cards which offer flat-rate rewards on all purchases to cards that give bigger discounts for fuel purchases.

Unfortunately, choosing a gas rebate credit card has its pitfalls. Never underestimate a credit card company’s ability to over-promise and under-deliver. Many alluring rebate offers are only good for a few months before dropping to much lower levels. 

Companies also can (and have) changed the terms to cardholders with little notice. People have been known to get letters telling them that the rebate rate on their card has been sharply reduced thus destroying the benefit that lured them to start with. 

So is choosing a gas rebate credit card worth the hassle? Despite the fickle nature of credit card companies, any rebate is still better than no rebate. And rebates can range from 3% to 10% cash back on gasoline station purchases. These amounts add up speedily. The pay-out strategies may vary from a direct refund to your current balance (the most obvious choice) to discounts on other purchases, account credits and gift cards. In the worst case circumstance, you may have to cancel the old card and apply for another one.

Tips for choosing a gas rebate credit card

1. Read the fine print but also ask the questions. Often they will tell you that the answer to your question is in the fine print (embedded where you couldn’t find it).

2. Make sure you know what deal you are really getting. Ask the credit card company to clarify the introductory rebate rate vs. the normal rebate rate. They may promote a great rate without stating it is only temporary.

3. Ask if there is a monthly purchase limit. Too keep rebates in check some companies may spending cap the rebate to something like the first $100 in purchases per month. Meanwhile cards issued by the oil companies may require you to buy gasoline from them to get the big discount.

4. Above all, ask how you collect the rebate. Some companies like to be unclear on this important point. Make sure you get this straight, after all it’s the reason for getting the card in the first place.

You’re on the right path for a successful start running your own business. You know this because franchise businesses have a higher success rate than independently started business and you chose to open a franchise. Even though that is true, you will still have to make decisions as a business owner that will affect the successfulness of your franchises future! Once you have made the decision on which franchise you will start, you will need to decide where to open that franchise. This will not be the first or last time you will have heard this but, location is everything! Your automotive franchise should be location near car dealerships and high traffic streets or should be seen from a major highway to increase your chances of success!

Choosing where to open your franchise will still be a creative process! You want your business to be in the best location that it will thrive the best in. There are a few other things to consider in this decision.

The first thing you should do is ask your franchisor for advice. The reason that franchises are successful is because they are already maintaining several locations with successful procedures in place. So they should be able to assist with ideas for where to open your franchise since they have most likely already opened a few. However it is your business and you will want to consider other factors as well. Keep in mind that they may have regulation for your franchising location that you will need to adhere to as well.

One thing to consider is the locations visibility. If you can’t see the business from the road how will they even know that it is there. If the view to your location is obstructed by trees, other buildings or is in a bad angle from the road in a plaza this can decrease your sales since people may simply not know you are there.

Accessibility is another factor to take into consideration .How easy will it be for customers to get to your door? Things to look at are traffic flows and lights. You would like to be in a busy place since more people will become familiar with your business however if there are no traffic lights to help people get to and from your business they may be discouraged from even going in the first place.

Chances are you are going to be located near other businesses. You should use your creative thought process to choose a location that is near businesses that could possible bring you more business. For example, you could open an auto body shop near an insurance office. If you could establish a good reputation with the insurance company they could recommend that their customers chose you to handle their car’s problems.
A little competition is good, but be careful. You will need to know what you are going up against. If you so chose to open a pizza shop across from another pizzeria that has been there for years and the town claims it as the #1 restaurant in the area, it might be a little too much to compete with.

Make sure the area is favorable to what you are trying to sell or do. If there is no need for your business it will not succeed.

Choosing where to establish your franchise will be a big decision and will take much thought, but remember these practical guidelines and do your research before you make your final decision!

Parenthood is one of life’s most enjoyable and challenging experiences. As parents, we want to teach them good eating habits, intellectual development, and keep them safe. That’s why it is crucial to know about the three ways by which to give our babies the very best we have to offer. There are certain products and parenting best practices that can help. With the help of baby educational toys, a Cuisinart food processor, and a superior Britax car seat, our babies can grow into healthy and well-balanced individuals.

An Excellent Convertible Car Seat Should Always Have These Features

The National Transportation and Safety Administration reports that auto accidents are the main reason for childhood deaths for children aged two to fourteen. Many of these fatalities can be prevented with the proper use and installation of a convertible car seat. Pick out a rear-facing seat that fits your infant up to 20 or 40 pounds and then take the seat to your local fire station to learn how to properly install it in your car. Over 90% of all infant car seats are set up improperly, a mistake that may lead to major injuries or death, buy a booster seat, which is the last type of Britax car seat that you’ll need until your child can use just the seat belt.

A Food Processor Makes Baby Food a Snap

The American Pediatric Association recommends that babies are fed plenty of pureed produce to develop properly. Sure, buying pre-made baby food is convenient, but it can be costly. Nevertheless, in today’s economy, making baby food with a food processor is a great way to cut costs while serving your baby the very best. Choose organic produce whenever available and find sales on these items in your weekly food sales ads. By purchasing organic produce, your baby will be taking in food that has absolutely no chemical pesticides. Pleanty of organic food organizations report that being exposed to pesticides in our food can lead to cancer.

Learning Toys Help Build Your Baby’s Intelligence

Well-chosen baby educational toys will provide your baby’s mind with the opportunity to develop properly. Black and white colors are ideal for babies in the first phases of childhood (one to two months of age). Squiggly lines, straight lines, and circles are all shapes for baby to observe and improve their intellectual development . In fact, science has suggested that mobiles such as these actually enhance a baby’s brain development by increasing brain waves. For babies in the age range of 8 to 20 weeks, colors are detectable and they need interactivity. Large picture books, chunky wooden puzzles, and playthings such as plastic circular rings that can stack on a center unit are all ideal types of baby educational toys.

By invigorating your infant’s brain with good learning toys, feeding them baby food from scratch, and properly installing a Britax car seat, you’ll be giving them the very best care to get them started in life.

MAYBE YOU’VE COME across the term on a skincare product – and mores specifically – an acne prevention product. Maybe you read it on a medical website or heard it on a news program – but what exactly does “comedogenic” mean? And how can understanding it help improve men skin care and prevent acne? MenScience Androceuticals tackles these questions and provides the answers you need to insure you choose the right products to keep your skin looking its best – without acne breakouts.

What Does “comedogenic” Mean?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a “comedo” is an “acne lesion”, a hard blockage created from an excess of sebum in a pore. This blockage can lead to whiteheads, blackheads and pimples, so “comedogenic” refers to ingredients or products that have a tendency to block pores and promote comedones (plural of comedo), or acne.

Acne often forms from an overproduction of sebum (the oily substance on the skin) and bacteria (known as P. acnes), but when pores become clogged with sebum, bacteria can rapidly grow and whiteheads (clogged pores that have reached the surface), blackheads (clogged pores which have reached skin’s surface and darkened due to bacteria’s oxidation), and pustules (clogged pores which remain below the surface) begin to appear.

Although non-comedogenic skincare products may not prevent acne, they do not promote pore-clogging and acne production, either. Non-comedogenic ingredients and products are recommended by dermatologists and medical professionals for people who have oily or acne-prone skin, but all men should use non-comedogenic products to keep pores clear of acne causing bacteria and skin blemish free. MenScience takes acne seriously – which is why all products are formulated to be non-comedogenic.

Comedogenic Ingredients

Medical experts have a hard time classifying ingredients that are comedogenic because what may clog the pores of one man’s skin and cause breakouts may not affect another man’s skin at all. However, there are some ingredients that have a higher tendency to product acne comedones than others, and we’ve provided a few of them below. If you already suffer from oily or acne-prone skin, keep an eye out for these comedogenic ingredients when purchasing products:

- Cocoa Butter

- Pigments & Dyes (red in particular)

- Coal Tar

- Lanolin

- Isopropyl Myristate

How to Choose Non-Comedogenic Products to Help Treat Acne

No matter what type of skin you have, it’s always a good idea for men to stick to non-comedogenic skincare, shaving and grooming products to help control acne. When purchasing products, be on the lookout for specific comedogenic ingredients to help treat acne and choose products that are lightweight and non-greasy. Keep in mind the following tips when choosing these common men’s shaving and skincare products:

Moisturizers: Look for products that are described as oil-free and lightweight. Consistency should be thin, but still substantial. Once the product is applied, it should absorb quickly into the skin and not feel like it is layered on the surface. Choose products like the MenScience Advanced Face Lotion that have water-binding agents and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and glycerin.

Cleansers: Your daily cleanser should be pore-clearing and contain deep cleaning ingredients such as salicylic and glycolic acid, which help control acne. These clear away oil and grime, without clogging pores or upsetting the face’s natural moisture levels. Cleansers that contain aloe vera extract are beneficial for men with acne-prone skin since they help soothe irritation and redness.

Sunscreens: Although many sunblocks tend to feel heavy, research has shown that many UV-blocking ingredients are not comedogenic. However, it’s important to use a sunblock that is non-greasy and absorbs immediately into skin like MenScience’s TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30. Also, be sure to completely wash away old sunblock you’ve put on throughout the day to further prevent acne comedones from forming!

Shaving Products: Shaving can aggravate blemishes and acne, so choose products that contain soothing, lubricating, water-based (not alcohol-based) ingredients such as aloe, allantoin and tea tree extract. This will keep pores clear, bypassing shaving irritation and acne.

Comedogenic Behavior

Even if you do use non-comedogenic products to keep your pores clear and reduce acne breakouts, you may find that you are still breaking out with acne pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. This could be because you may have some comedogenic habits. After all, acne thrives on bacteria, and there are many instances during the day when bacteria can be easily transported from your hands to your face. To keep bacteria levels down and prevent acne, consider the following tips:

According to a study by the American Society for Microbiology and the Soap and Detergent Association, one-third of all men don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. This means there’s a lot of men walking around with germ-ridden hands. Since acne is caused by bacteria, every time you touch your face with your unclean hands, you’re spreading acne-causing germs. Keep your hands clean by washing them regularly with warm, soapy water, and don’t touch your face too often.

Have frequent bouts of acne around your jaw line? Your phone could be the culprit. Germs from your hands can easily be transmitted to hand-held devices, and sebum from your face can rub off on them as well. To prevent the spread of acne causing bacteria and kill germs, wipe your phone (office, cell phone, and home) down every week or two with an antibacterial wipe or a cotton ball dampened with rubbing alcohol. This also works for remote controls and computer keyboards.

If you still have trouble with acne, try an acne regimen, like MenScience’s Acne Treatment System

Managers employed in automotive service manager jobs are struggling with challenges to satisfy their customers. The traditional service set up does not seem to be able to hold onto customers and there is a need felt for an overhaul. Automotive service consulting is one of the ways to improve customer satisfaction and bring in the expected results. A service consultant can guide you keeping important aspects in mind.

An automotive service manager is tasked with the responsibility of coordinating which are related to automotive equipment. He takes care of everything, from operations to maintenance and repairs also. He studies and sees to the quality of the equipment which is to be acquired. The automotive service manager takes charge of everything and looks into the performance, the cost and even the rules and regulations of its use.  It is his responsibility to see that there are lesser operational delays and the system runs without any glitches.

Most companies find it quite difficult to get good managers. They therefore look for service advisor training programs that are able to equip those already employed in a service manager job or service director job with the required skills to get good results. However, even good service consulting is difficult to get. In the event that you find a good service consultant the charges towards the consulting may be so high that you cannot afford him. Nevertheless a good service consultant is able to give you some essential advice and guidelines. You may not need his method of scheduling your customers as your goal is of capitalizing on your source of income. The main reason of an appointment system is to avoid delays and backlogs in the tasks.

A service manager is in charge of everything. He looks over the service department, controls the expenses and builds up a good clientele. He makes sure that the service is of a high standard and there are no causes for complaints. A service consultant will guide him and tell him how to supervise the people and to monitor their performances so that the customer is satisfied. He advises on their objectives and goal achieving of the people in the departments. He will even create a marketing plan and also the annual budget if a need is felt for a revamping of existing systems.

The service consultant has to give training regarding the administrative policies. All technicians have to be trained regularly and this is an important aspect which a service manager has to know and accept. The technicians have to be familiar with the latest equipment and their components. A Customer Service Index is important to every company. The service consultant is able to guide the company through the process and charts out the success path therein. Service managers will learn that this can be done by taking care of the complaints as soon as possible and dealing with them according to the policy of the dealership.

Panama It has been famed for it spectacular achievement in connecting the world’s largest oceans. But, there is so much more to see and experience in panama then just the canal. This country’s curvy narrow landmass serves as a cultural and physical land bridge between north and South America. Panama is largely overlooked by most globe trotters and they are missing out on a small but spectacular country.

Panama in general is a little bit more expensive then other Central American countries. But, it is worth the extra few dollars to experience a culture rich in historical traditional and the unsurpassed beauty of its lands. Imagine hundreds of idyllic, deserted islands scattered through the engrossing seas around panama. The densely wooded forest and wilderness full of extreme and exotic creatures of all shapes and sizes. Some of these creatures make Dr. Seuss even cry when he sees them. This country with the skinny isthmus land mass holds it all.

Panama where should I go?

The first place that you should entertain going to in panama is the central city of Panama City. It is one of culturally distinct and enjoyable capitols in Central America. It has a wide blend of modern building built in with the cobbled streets and Spanish colonial architecture of years gone by. West of the capitol of Panama City, the Panama Canal can be seen, one of the wonders of the world by connecting two of its largest oceans.

Another must see place in Panama is the popular Archipelago are on the islands of Bocas Del Toro and the San Blas just off the coast in the Caribbean.  Also off the pacific coast there is a wonderful natural island called pearl islands that is a must see if you have extra time. The pearl islands were originally seen on a popular T.V show in the U.S called survivor. The Other islands are important because they hold a part of panama’s original inhabitants called the Kuna Indians which have become renowned for their artistic talent. You can take a ship out on either coast and explore the hundreds of ecological and biodiversity these islands and inlets provide.

Other ecological and biodiversity explorations can be accomplished in Boguete in the Chiriqui Province. Each has lush and wonderful forest for any ecotourism dream to be fulfilled. Boguete features volcanoes, waterfalls, lush vegetation, and a quaint little town that inhabits the volcano and is known as the world’s largest on any volcano.

Panama traveling what will you see?

You will see a diverse and wonderful country made up of Volcanoes, oceans and forest. Along with them you will also see and experience some of the most original animal species available. In fact Panama has the most unique animal species in the world. 1000 different types of birds alone.. along with jags, pumas, a variety of other animals and of course mosquitoes. So don’t forget to bring some extra OFF . The best places to start would be in the national parks of panama. There are two major parks the Soberania national park just north of Panama City as well as The Bastimentos Marine National Park Both will Offer guest and visitors a wonderful experience in looking into the countries natural habitat.

There is one location in panama that I must warn you about and travel there is at your own risk. But, if you must go please bring an experienced guide with you that knows enough of the area to not get you lost. This is Darien it is one of the most dangerous areas in panama, but also the most fascinating. The pan American highway, which stretches through this are all the way from Alaska to Argentina, is broken only in one spot and this is it. It is called the Darien Gap. The rain forest in this part is completely impenetrable.

Panama Travel: How Do I Get There and Around?

Just like in every other Central American country the main form of transportation to and from the city is usually a bus. You can’t miss them being painted and garnished in multiple arrays of colors and confusion, plus they look like old American school buses. Major cities are more often than not also serviced by larger more comfortable buses then others. As well as taxies and of course the infamous chicken bus if you get really rural. But, if you are the real adventure and want to get to know the real panama then cross country would be the way to go. But there are not many paved roads or roads at all outside the city so plan on hiking.

Panama Travel: How Much Will I Pay?

Panama is a little more expensive then most central American countries but still far cheaper then the US. Mainly in part because the currency heavily used there is the American green back.  Rooms  at most moderate hotels or motels will run about 12-15 USD a person, but travelers can reduce or almost eliminate cost by taking advantage of local cafes, markets, and the occasional chicken bus. But for those that like to be pampered and have more money they also do have more affluent resorts and locations to attend.

Panama Travel: When Should I Go?

There are good times to go and bad times to go to panama the bad time to go are during panama’s rainy season. It usually kicks in about June and ends around November. Same as hurricane season hear in the southern US go figure. But, the majority of their rain fall is on the pacific side of the country during this season. But there is a good side to going during this time and it has to with the great deals you will find since most travelers stay away it’s a good time for the budget concise.

Also a good time to go to see some of the more traditional things people do in panama would be during Holy Week (Easter). With its wonderful colors and religious processions and festivals there is always something to see and experience during this time. In February and in later end of March panama also celebrates Carnaval . Basically it’s just a really big party imagine mardigras, only ten times larger than at its peak WOW! Also you can visit Kuna Yala in February to see the grand Independence Day celebration. But have to book early around these occasions for any hope of a room.

Panama Travel: How Safe Will I Be?

In the larger cities of Panama, such as Panama City and colon, you should take precautions at night time where a copy of your passport at all time s not the original. Keep valuables and large amounts of cash in the safe in your hotel room. There are also helpful tourist police with white arm bands you can talk to if you are lost.

Of course while traveling you always want to make sure you are up to date on all your shots including typhoid, help A and B and yellow fever. Also you resist your mosquito friends while roaming the lush jungles. Then of course there is always your friendly complain and mate when traveling. You all know what I’m talking about. Traveler’s diarrhea you can though reduce the risk by keeping hydrated and drinking bottled water as well as peeling your fruits.

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As the deadly Bird Flu virus (H5N1) continues to spread across the globe, it’s propensity to mutate into a new strain capable of creating a pandemic continues to increase. The World Health Organization notes that this threat is ‘serious’ and has urged world governments to develop contingency plans in the event of an outbreak.

While the 2003 SARS outbreak was a call to action for many international companies, few organizations are truly prepared to deal with a pandemic that could reach all around the world and affect businesses of all sizes.

The History of Avian Flu
The type of Avian Flu discovered in Greece is called H5N1 and it is generally considered the most dangerous strain because of its propensity to mutate. Typically, Avian Flu is only transferred between birds, often through contact with bird feces. However, because the flu virus lacks mechanisms for detecting and repairing genetic errors, there is significant concern that the virus could transform into a strain that can be transmitted between humans. The virus’s propensity for mutation is also a concern for health officials seeking a vaccine. Only four drugs are known to work against influenza, and two of them are already showing little effectiveness against H5N1.

Overall, an outbreak of the H5N1 strain that can easily be transferred human to human would quickly spread worldwide through mass transportation systems. Governments will quickly be forced to try and isolate the virus by cutting off transportation and limiting international travel.

The small stockpiles of effective medicines will quickly evaporate, and governments will then rely primarily on voluntary quarantines of healthy citizens, while requiring the isolation of the infected.

The U.S. government`s preparedness plan indicates a major flu outbreak in the United States could kill up to 1.9 million Americans and infect over 50% of the country`s population. This extraordinary increase in need, along with the impact on the health care workforce, will cripple the health care system. Other essential services, including police, fire and infrastructure support, would be equally impacted by a diminished workforce.

Are You Prepared?
This scenario will result in two significant impacts for nearly all businesses:

1. Your people will be unavailable (sick, infected, or suspected of being infected) or unwilling to come to work where they may be exposed to the virus
2. Your supply chain will be interrupted, especially for businesses that rely on overseas products, materials, parts or people

Existing business continuity plans often fall short because they fail to address workforce and supply chain recovery. Two recent business continuity studies support this conclusion. A study sponsored by Continuity Insights and HP found that people risk mitigation and training are the two primary targeted areas for investment over the next 12 months. The second study, sponsored by Continuity Insights and KPMG, noted that business continuity professionals identify the weakest links in existing plans as those associated with “people” risks, which includes personnel availability and training.

Continuing critical business functions are obviously very difficult when key employees (or even your outsourced staff overseas) are unavailable for work or your organization lacks the critical raw materials to deliver products and services. As a result, simply ‘having a business continuity plan’ does not prepare you for the coming threat of bird flu or any other global pandemic. Recent lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina demonstrate the need to address people and supply chain issues. For example, organizations dependent on products and services from the Gulf coast, particularly critical chemical components, learned that contractual language (the most common risk management strategy) failed to protect them given the existence of “force majeure” clauses. Learning from these experiences will be important because a global pandemic will have a far greater impact.

In the case of a global pandemic, overlooking these critical aspects of the business introduces considerable risk. Given the amount of press dedicated to bird flu, this issue is and should be squarely placed in front of the organization’s executive management team.

What Can You Do Today?
1. Take an inventory of your “extended enterprise” and the methods of integration with overseas entities
A. Where does your organization source critical products and services?
B. Where do single points of failure exist in terms of your supply chain, to include the people tasked with performing critical support functions overseas (i.e., production, call centers, IT development, etc.)?
C. Do single and sole sourced suppliers exist, and are contingency plans in place in the event of a supply chain disruption?
D. How are critical products, sourced from overseas locations, shipped (and vice versa)?

2. Be proactive with your suppliers (and your inventory)
A. Consider increasing safety stock levels for materials from at-risk countries.
B. Ask suppliers for their business continuity plans, specifically making inquiries regarding how they address their supply chain and “people” risks during a pandemic.
C. Develop joint crisis management/recovery plans with key suppliers.
D. Pre-qualify alternative domestic or local suppliers.

3. Review your crisis management plans
A. Is a process in place to monitor global health alerts based on the location of your international interests (your suppliers, your outsourcers and your customers)?
B. Is a process in place to communicate with overseas business partners, and track employee travel to high risk areas?
C. Are processes in place to identify developing threats and make decisions?
D. Is a Crisis Management Team (CMT) defined to analyze the threat and make appropriate risk management decisions?
E. Are decision-making criteria and thresholds established to aid in decision-making?
F. Is a process in place to communicate threat assessment conclusions, impacts and decisions to internal and external stakeholders?

4. Communicate with your employees
A. Do you have a process in place to communicate with employees while they are at home? Are you prepared to give every employee in your organization an update every 24hrs in a crisis situation?
B. Do you have a work at home policy?
C. How would you track employee availability and identify key employees who MUST come into work?
D. Is the company willing to make special preparations for employee’s families to ensure the employee is available for work?
E. Are your employees equipped to work at home?

If your organization does not have a defined, tested business continuity capability, the two most valuable short-term actions recommended are:

1. Assess your global availability risks by analyzing your overseas affiliates, supply chain and customer base, with the objective of developing contingency plans for high impact failures caused by a pandemic.
2. Define and develop crisis management and crisis communications processes, and provide training to members of the CMT.

Planning for a potential pandemic is important given the potential risk to employees, revenue, market share and reputation. In other words, proactive planning protects the value of your business. However, a short term focus on a global pandemic threat cannot replace a holistic review of how availability risk threatens your business. Current events provide excellent motivation for taking continuity planning seriously, but no amount of short term planning will be effective without a long term commitment to developing resilient business processes.

To achieve healthy weight loss and function properly, our bodies must be well hydrated. In total, better than 70% of our cells, tissues, and organs are made up of water. Our most important organ, the brain, is made up of over 85% water. Water is, in fact, the regulator of all functions of the human body and is the core of any healthy weight loss program.

In his book The Laws of Life and Health, Alexander Bryce, MD makes the following statement: “There is no fluid known to chemists which can dissolve as many solid substances as water, which is indeed the best solvent in existence. If, therefore, sufficient quantities of it are supplied, the whole process of nutrition is stimulated because the paralyzing effect of the toxic waste products is removed by their solution and subsequent excretion by the kidneys, skin, bowel, or lungs. If, on the other hand, these toxic materials are allowed to accumulate in the body, all sorts of diseases will arise.”

In other words, water is necessary in assisting the body in the dilution and elimination of waste products. Stated differently, in order to avoid disease, achieve healthy weight loss, and maintain optimal health, the body requires optimal hydration.

Water serves other purposes within the body aside from waste removal and disease control:

* Transports nutrients to all tissues of the body.

* Regulates body temperature.

* Necessary for all chemical reactions in the body.

* Maintains the body’s acid-alkaline balance.

Despite our acknowledgement of the importance of water in a healthy weigh loss and lifestyle plan, very few Americans utilize this knowledge by applying it on a consistent basis. As a society we drink too much coffee and tea, too many sodas, too much alcohol, and too many sport drinks. These fluids are both high in caffeine and/or sugar. This combination raises blood sugar and insulin levels and creates a state of dehydration. And, as we stated earlier, chronic dehydration leads to disease.

So, to achieve the desirable healthy weight loss results you are seeking, you simply must drink more pure water and the right kind of pure water. We say pure because most of our available tap water isn’t so great. Tap water contains antibiotics, pesticides, chlorine and other contaminants that our bodies can do without.

Best Pure Water Sources:

* Distilled: rated purest by National Science Foundation

* Miracle water: distilled water with added electrolytes

* Filtered: reverse osmosis is best

* Sparkling: should have no carbohydrates

* Decaffeinated teas and coffees

Although drinking water by itself is by far the best strategy, you can also obtain a considerable amount of water from eating high water content foods. Water rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and sprouts will supplement what you are drinking on a daily basis and will assist in your healthy weight loss plan.

A good indicator of how well hydrated you are is the color of your urine. Urine that is dark yellow or orange indicates that the kidneys are working very hard to rid the body of poisonous toxins. If your urine happens to be this color, it is an indication of dehydration. Urine that is clear at least once a day is an indication of optimal water consumption.

The Metamorphic Weight Loss Program Water Consumption Recommendations

* Body weight in pounds divided by 2 = Minimum number of ounces of water to be consumed each day.

* Drink enough water until your urine runs clear at least once a day.

Proper hydration of your body through the consumption of pure water every day is a fundamental requirement for healthy weight loss and overall better health.