by Fern Shaw | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
The benefits of sufficient water intake are often underestimated, but there are hundreds of reasons to keep your body correctly hydrated. Even though diets and lifestyles change on a monthly basis, the experts all agree that the most important substance in a healthy lifestyle is still water.
As the majority of our body is made from water, it is very important to keep drinking sufficient water every day to ensure that the correct levels are maintained. Water is needed in almost every process that happens in our bodies, from food digestion to muscle growth and mental development. Our bodies need around 1.8 litres of water every normal day, but if you are involved in exercise, active activities or strenuous work, then you will need to increase your water intake. It is for this reason that many offices, schools and gyms are installing water coolers around their premises. It allows easy and convenient access to fresh, clean and healthy water. If you are taking part in sports, or outdoor activities where you will be perspiring, then it is recommended that you take a water bottle with you to ensure that you will always have water with you. Water allows our bodies to digest our food, and without it we will not be able to eliminate the waste products. It is for that reason that water can assist you in losing weight as it will remove all the unneeded weight and toxins that can leaded to weight gain.
Tests have shown that individuals who drink their sufficient amount of water each day are less prone to weight gain and they also live longer due to their healthier lifestyles. Other great benefits of water are that they give you a younger, healthier skin. This is because water keeps the skin hydrated and plump and giving you a younger appearance by reducing wrinkles. All these great benefits are part of the reason why water coolers are becoming so popular. Their convenience, the guaranteed safety of the water that they provide and ease of use will ensure that you always have sufficient water close.
by Fern Shaw | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
We often underestimate the importance of water, but it is as vital to our lives as oxygen and food. It is one of the cornerstones in your body and it is essential for the prevention of injuries and it can greatly improve the recovery time of damaged tissues and injured muscles.
The most common injury that can be prevented by simply drinking enough water and staying hydrated is cramps. Cramps are simply formed when a muscle tightens up or contracts on its own, or involuntarily. The reasons for most muscles cramps are dehydration and over use. You will find that in the warmer months you might experience cramps more often than in winter. The reason for this is that your hydration levels are better controlled in winter as your body doesn’t have to cool itself down and loose water. In summer we sweat more and we do not always drink enough water to replace those lost fluids. Keep a bottle of water with you during summer and fill it from your water cooler to ensure that it is clean, fresh and safe. This is the best way to eliminate and reduce cramping.
Another common injury is a stiff neck or a pulled neck muscle. Again this can be caused by a wide range of different activities, sleeping wrong or an accident. The most important thing to remember is to protect that injured neck muscles by resting and avoiding further injuring it. Apply ice to the injured area four to five times per day for around 10min each time. This will help to reduce the swelling of the muscles and it helps to reduce the amount of toxins released. Injured muscles release chemicals, or toxins, in the surrounding tissues and muscles and this often leads to more pain and discomfort.
Drinking lots of water will help reduce the swelling and it aids greatly in flushing out all the toxins in the surrounding tissues. Make sure that if you have a stiff neck, or any other injury for that matter, that you stay correctly hydrated. It will reduce the pain and reduce the length of the injury.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
It is a very important however difficult question. The most important thing to remember is that everyone has different water needs, but we are all very dependent on it. There are a few signs that can tell us when we need to increase our water intake, or when we are not getting enough water into our systems.
The most common and most visible sign is sweat or perspiration. The more you perspire each day, the more you need to replace those lost fluids. With summer starting to make a return it is important to stay hydrated at all times. But do not think that it is only during summer that people get dehydrated. The cold winter days can hide the signs of perspiration and dehydration and this can quickly get your body into a mild state of dehydration.
Fortunately for all of us, the technologies available in modern water coolers have come to our rescue. Water coolers provide the option of either cool refreshing water, or warm water on demand. These water coolers are fast becoming very popular at schools, offices and homes across the UK.
Some of the other signs that you are dehydrated is often cramping in the muscles. This happens when there is a shortage of water and nutrients in the bloodstream that leads to muscles being placed under strain. You will often see sports men dropping on either the soccer, rugby or cricket fields with cramps or muscle pains. One of the first things that their team doctors hand them is something to drink.
One of the best ways to check your body’s level of hydration is the colour of your urine. The darker or more yellow the colour, the more dehydrated you are. The colour is determined by the amount of toxins that your body flushes out. The more hydrated you are, the lighter the colour of your urine might be. It is a great way for parents with toddlers to see if their children are correctly hydrated and healthy.
If you take note of what your body is telling and showing you, you will be able to stay hydrated and healthy at all times.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Many of us take the water coming from our taps or water coolers for granted and we have no second thought of where it comes from. But with a low rainfall at the moment, the possibility of water shortages are becoming a reality that many of us are not prepared for.
One of the fastest growing water saving devices that many homes, schools and offices are installing is water coolers. Water coolers offer clean, fresh and reliable water at the push of a button. AquAid is one of the leading water cooler suppliers, installers and water suppliers in the UK for the simple reason that they are able to consistently provide their customers with all their water needs. Their water is bottled from a natural spring that is filtered and naturally cleaned. It also provides them a stable and constant source of water during the summer months.
Water coolers will allow you to track your water usage and it will allow you to assist the country with reducing the wasting of drinkable water.Carry a water bottle with you when you leave your home or office, and fill it from your water cooler before you leave. This will ensure that you always have fresh and clean water on hand wherever you might find yourself.
With the warm summer right around the corner it is important to drink enough water and not to waste any water that could aid others. Water coolers and water bottles will allow you to track your water usage every day and it will aid you to stay hydrated and healthy for longer. Sufficient water aids your body to transport nutrients and minerals to your vital organs and body parts. Furthermore it aids the body in flushing out toxins and waste, clearing your body from harmful substances. It is proven that drinking sufficient water every day can help reduce many side effects like cramping, constipation, bad skin and the signs of ageing.
Carrying a water bottle with you will allow you to make sure that you have the minimum of eight glasses of water each day.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Is there a big need for pregnant woman to drink more water during their term, or can they just continue consuming the same amount that they normally do? The answer is that any woman, at all time during her pregnancy term needs to drink additional water. The growth, health and development of the unborn child are dependent on it.
Water is the most essential substance in the body, not just the mother, but also in the developing child. The foetus needs water to aid in the development of the cells, blood, muscles and most importantly the brain. The only place for the unborn child to get the water that it need from is the mother, who has to drink enough water to keep her and her child hydrated at all times. Water is the backbone to the main transportation system in the body for nutrients, blood. It is the only source of nutrition that your unborn child receives for nine months, and it should therefore be at its best at all times. There is also a brilliant side effect to water that should be the main reason for every pregnant woman to drink more of it each day, and that is that being properly hydrated will aid in reducing many of the side effects of her pregnancy.
Research has shown those women who stay hydrated during their term has less nausea or morning sickness, headaches, cramps, water retention and dizziness. In the later stages of the pregnancy, 3rd trimester, dehydration can lead to contractions and even early or premature labour. This is a major concern and extremely dangerous for the mother and child as dehydration is one of the easiest problems to eliminate. Even after childbirth it is essential for the mother to keep her fluid levels up at all times. She needs to produce breast milk, and water is an essential component of it. Many women are now realising the importance of proper hydration during their term and to ensure that they are correctly hydrated at all times they are installing water coolers into their homes and offices to aid them. That ensures not only that they are hydrated at all times, it also gives them the best and cleanest water available every time.
If the health and development of your infant is important to you, why risk giving it and yourself by using anything but the cleanest, freshest and most natural water possible.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
We often speak of dehydration, but do you actually know what it means and what the signs are? Dehydration is caused either by a loss of body fluids or due to the lack of sufficient water intake.
Our bodies need fluids and water in particular to survive and function at an optimal level. Even the slightest loss of fluids can lead to dehydration setting in. Children need to drink more water than adults because they are more active and they burn more energy each day. Dehydration can lead to serious problems if left untreated. Some of the first signs of dehydration are similar to hunger signs. Many parents feed their children when these signs occur, leading to children eating more than they need and it leads to adults who do not know the first signs of dehydration.
When you feel a little peckish, rather have a glass of water first. Often you will find that is what your body actually needed. This will also aid in you losing weight by not eating too much. Other more serious signs of dehydration include dry mouth, fatigue, heart palpitations, cramping, loss of concentration and loss of mental capabilities. Even the slightest loss of fluids can lead to a 20% drop in mental and physical abilities. It is for this reason that many offices, businesses, schools and homes are installing water coolers. Water coolers offer easy, convenient and fresh water at a press of a button.
The leading causes for dehydration in the UK are the lack of sufficient water intake, followed by excessive sweating, excessive urination and fever. Excessive urination can be caused by too much alcohol and caffeine consumption. In children the biggest risks are fever and diarrhoea. The loss of as little as 3% of their body fluids can cause problems to start setting in. It is therefore very important to make sure that your child is always correctly hydrated and if they are sick to ensure they are cared for and treated by professionals.
Make sure that you, your family and loved ones are always hydrated. Drink your required 8 glasses of water each day and increase your water consumption during exercise, hot day and when you are sick. Install a water cooler in your home or office and see the difference it will make to your family and friends.
