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Posts Tagged ‘water’
Stay Hydrated – Not Just With Water
by Paula Gallagher | July 16, 2010
With temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, staying hydrated is important. Drinking plenty of water is crucial, however, you aren’t just losing H2O when you sweat, you are losing key electrolytes. Electrolytes aid in a number of vital bodily processes. Many heart and nerve functions, muscle control and coordination, and the body’s ability to absorb fluids all depend on a healthy balance of electrolytes. The most common electrolytes found in the human body are sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and calcium.
So you can see how important it would be to make sure that you maintain a good balance of water and electrolytes. Here are some tips to stay healthy in this heat.
- Minimize exercise outside. Early morning and late evening are better times to be outside, when it is a little cooler.
- Eat plenty of fluids. Fruits like watermelon and cantaloupe are not only delicious but are mostly water.
- Drink water with electrolytes. If you find yourself outside and sweating, add an electrolyte mix to your water. My favorite is Emergen-C. They are very convenient and come in a variety of flavors. (And they are on sale until tomorrow.)
Tap Water, Bottled Water, Filtered Water? What’s the Safest to Drink, and Why?
by Ellen Kittredge | June 7, 2010
“Water, water everywhere, and nary a drop to drink.”
You may recognize this quotation from the famous poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” The line refers to being stranded at sea, surrounded by water, yet with no drinkable water left on board the ship.
These words have been oft-quoted since the publication of the poem in the late 1790’s, usually to refer to a situation in which clean drinking water has been hard to come by. While in this country we are lucky enough to have ample drinking water, sadly it may not be as clean as we’d expect. I’m not saying that there is “nary a drop to drink” – however accessing clean and safe drinking water is not just as simple as purchasing a bottle of “spring” water from your local convenience store or turning on the faucet at home to fill up your glass.
Two questions I am frequently asked by my clients are: “Is bottled water better than tap water?” and “If I’m using tap water, what filter should I use on my tap?” (more…)
Water: Miracle Cure?
by Naz Amini | March 24, 2010
One of the easiest ways to keep your body healthy from the inside, out is to drink clean, uncontaminated water every day. Water is such a critical component of our health and physiology that if the body doesn’t get enough of it, on a regular basis, damage can occur to tissues, bones, muscles, and blood vessels and can eventually lead to such chronic diseases as diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis.
Did you know 75% of your brain and 25% of your bones are made up of water? Drinking water is also the most natural and healthy way to lose weight, burn fat, and suppress your appetite. By drinking 8 glasses of water daily, you can assist your liver in burning stored fat as energy and help your kidneys get rid of excess toxins in your body. This is considered the healthiest way of losing weight: you get to keep your lean muscle mass and get rid of the stored fat. (more…)
Aquasana Water Filters: How Pure is Your Water?
by Paula Gallagher | October 26, 2009
There is a surprising connection between the quality of our water and healthful longevity. There are many health benefits to increasing the amount and quality of the water we drink. All over the world and throughout time, wherever you find the healthiest, most contaminant-free water, you find the healthiest, most vibrant civilizations. (more…)