Sweet Sweet Spring!
The signs of Spring awaken your senses and bring a promise of renewal! Emerging from the deep sleep of Winter takes significant energy. Try not to spring into Spring too quickly. Take time to listen to your body and let it gently warm up as the earth does in the Spring season.Here are some good stress less tips to get you on the road to a comfort able Spring! While you are stressing less remember to hydrate.
Live well and enjoy!
                                           
Did you know?
Do we lose body water when we breathe?

When we inhale, air moving through our air passageways (i.e., trachea and bronchi) becomes humidified. This means that we are adding moisture to it. Subsequently, when we exhale, much of the humidified air is lost to the outside environment. This is noticeable on a cold day as humidified exhaled air condenses to form little clouds. The amount of body water lost in this process is about 300 to 500 milliliters, depending on the humidity level of the air. For instance, in a dry environment, such as a desert climate or at higher altitudes, a little more of our body water is used to humidify the air we inhale. This in turn means that a little more water would be lost during exhalation. Conversely, breathing more humid air decreases the amount of water lost through our lungs.

http://www.thenutritiondr.com/daily-body-water-losses/

Winter is here and with it comes the opportunity to rest and renew. Take a hint from nature and slow down. Preserve your energy. Keep warm by choosing fabrics that work best in cold weather.
Stay comfortable!

Winter Clothes Materials

By Erica Morris, eHow Contributor

When dressing for the winter, certain fabrics will be more successful than others at keeping the wearer sufficiently warm. Paying attention to what material your clothes are made of will go a long way to making sure you stay comfortable when spending time outside during the colder months of the year. With some tips and know-how, keeping warm during the winter will be easy and stress-free.

Wool

Wool is one of the most insulating fabrics, making it ideal for winter clothing. Some wools are tightly woven, making it a good fabric for wind resistance, and it releases moisture slowly. This means the wearer can sweat from the warmth of his or her clothing without the wool causing a chill. Popular wool items include sweaters, scarves and mittens. Wool is characterized by an elastic, woven fiber, and is taken from animals of the Caprinae family, usually sheep.

Fleece

Fleece is a synthetic fabric, typically made of a plastic material like polyester. It is a good insulator, and dries very quickly, making it a good option for those who will be exposed to snow and ice, like skiers or mountain campers. Fleece can be made thin, so it is a good layering fabric, though it is not the best wind resistor. Because of this, fleece clothing is sometimes backed with a more wind resistant fabric. Popular fleece items include scarves, gloves and jackets.

Cashmere

Cashmere's makeup is similar to wool, but a popular substitute as it can sometimes feel softer and less itchy than wool, though it is typically more expensive. Cashmere typically comes from the cashmere goat. Though cashmere is lightweight, it still acts as a good insulator, as its fibers are tightly woven. Many different types of winter clothes can be made out of cashmere, including scarves, sweaters and dresses.

Silk

Silk can sometimes be associated with warmer months, as it is sometimes used for light clothing like camisoles, but is also useful in the winter as an insulator. Though a thin fabric, silk is one of the most tightly woven fabrics, and when worn close to the skin, can act as a good warming fabric. Silk is a protein fabric, usually made from the cocoons of moth caterpillars. In the winter, silk clothing can include long john underwear, pajamas and scarves.

Down

Down is often thought of as a good choice for pillows or comforters, but is also a successful fabric for winter clothing, especially coats. Down feathers are a natural insulator, and are commonly used inside a quilted fabric for cold-weather clothing like ski outfits. One factor to consider is that down feathers tend to stick together when wet by snow, so it's important that down is protected by a water resistant fabric, typically a synthetic material.

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