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.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
With the winter slowly disappearing and warmer weather just around the corner, it is again time to start training outdoors. There is no better feeling than running outside in the fresh, (un)air-conditioned air. But with all the extra mural activities that are now becoming popular again, do we need to be concerned about hydration?
Dehydration is one of the leading causes of a range of injuries and ailments. The lack of sufficient water intake can lead to severe cramping, muscle damage and of course fatigue. There are many ways to avoid dehydration. Many schools and sporting facilities are installing water coolers to ensure that their students and their athletes are always close to the best cure for dehydration. Keeping a sports bottle in your gym bag or school locker is the best way to ensure that you stay hydrated, just remember to fill it each time you walk past the water cooler.
The side effects of dehydration include lack or loss of concentration, decrease in physical and mental performance and dizziness. For children the effects of dehydration are allot more serious and can happen very fast. Children up until the age of sixteen are at a higher risk than adults for dehydration and they need to drink more water than adults each day. There is no exact guideline to follow to ensure that you have drunk sufficient water during your day or during your exercise. The best is to be on the safe side and drink at least eight glasses of water each day, regardless of exercise and to have an extra glass of water for every hour that you are training. In really hot day, remember to drink more water as your body will sweat more to help it to cool down.
Ensure that your school or gym has a water cooler that will give you cool, clean and fresh water at the press of a button. Make sure that if you have children that their teachers are aware of the risks of dehydration and the simple cures.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Water is by far the most important substance on the planet. More valuable than gold, diamonds or oil, but most people still have not realized its value. The human body’s weight consists of over 60% water, 70% of the earth is covered in water, but only a fraction of that water is actually drinkable or usable. For humans, water is the most important chemical or component that we need on a daily basis. We are capable of surviving for more than a month without food, but only a few days without water.
Water is needed in every cell, muscle or tissue in the body to assist in all the functions that those cells perform. Tests have shown that any person will be healthier, smarter and more physically adapted when they are correctly hydrated. Even the slightest drop in hydration will cause mental and physical levels to diminish. Water can assist in the reduction of weight loss as it aids the body in metabolising stored body fats. Many people also confuse the signs of dehydration for hunger signs and tend to eat more, increasing their food intake and body size. Drinking a glass of water as soon as the first signs of “hunger” hit you will aid in keeping the pounds off and will keep you hydrated and feeling fit.
Water helps to flush the body of impurities, aiding in the reduction of flues, sickness and even many cancers. Well hydrated individuals will appear healthier and younger as the skin needs water to stay plump and moisturized. Water is also the best cure for people with fluid retention. The more water you drink, the less your body stores and the less water retention will take place. Many schools, businesses, learning centres and homes are installing water coolers into their buildings to ensure that everyone passing through has clean, fresh and healthy water on demand. Water coolers filter mains fed tap water to ensure that all impurities and particles are removed or they use bottled water t provide the needed water. These bottles of water are naturally filtered and provide the healthiest water possible. Many schools use the bottled fed water coolers in areas where mains fed water is not available.
Ensure that your home, office or your children school has the best water coolers possible installed to help you and your loved ones to stay healthy, fit and well hydrated at all times.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
The debate about tap water and bottled water is something that many people often discuss. Tap water is the most convenient source of water to the majority of the nation, but what can you expect to find in your tap water? Reports and tests show that up to 2100 different substances and components can be found in tap water. The most coming substance in drinkable tap water is chlorine. The reason for this chemical being the number one substance is that it is a great disinfectant. It kills and eliminates many major diseases and harmful bacteria. That being said, if the chlorine levels are too high it becomes deadly to all living substances, including humans.
Another very popular tap water substance that we find in our tap water is fluoride. This added substance is great for preventing tooth decay and it assists in strengthening our teeth and bones. But do we need that much fluoride in our water? Most water treatment plants add fluoride into the water during the filtering process to 1 part per million. Fluoride is the major component of toothpaste and it is in many of the food items that we eat every day. The downside to fluoride is that at 2 parts per million it can cause t
eeth to go yellow or discolour. Extremely high levels (4 parts per million) of fluoride can cause birth defects and bone spurs. The last major substance that we find in most taps if bacteria. There is long and distinguished list of bacteria that can be found in drinking water and this is where the concern comes in for many people. Most of the bacteria are natural and harmless, and will cause no problems. But there are also choleras, coliform, e.coli and many other harmful and disease causing viruses in water. The side effects of these bacteria are all well know as it is the leading cause of death in undeveloped countries. Cholera kills more people in Africa than any war ever has and it could be in your drinking water.
But there is an answer to all these problems. Bottled water is purified and filtered to remove all harmful and unnecessary substances. Companies like AquAid use top quality filters that they can install on your water mains to filter and clean your tap water to make it safe. The water used in the AquAid bottled water coolers is naturally filtered through underground springs, giving you pure, naturally clean and refreshing water everytime you use your water cooler at home, in the office or at school.
by Fern Shaw | Mar 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Why is water so important? What makes is the most important fluid on the planet? The reason is that it is the only single substance that every living creature needs to survive. From the smallest bacteria, to the largest mammal every creature needs water to survive.
Water is important because it makes up the majority of our body’s weight and substance. It is vital for transporting all our nutrients, vitamins and minerals and without even a small percentage of this clear, tasteless fluid we will start to decrease in performance on all levels of mental and physical abilities.
Dehydration is caused when the body is either not getting enough water, or it has lost too much water without it being replaced fast enough. Either way, dehydration is dangerous to every living human, no matter their age, fitness or circumstance. The biggest risk is for children. Dehydration can lead to reduced growth, mental ability and physical performance. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 require between 2.8L and 3.5L of water each day to grow, function and survive. Tests have shown that children who are even slightly dehydrated will have a dramatic drop in concentration, mental learning abilities and physical performance.
For the reason of avoiding dehydration and it increase their students chance in life, many schools are installing water coolers across their learning facilities. These water coolers provide their students with clean, fresh and safe drinking water whenever they need it. Leading the water cooler revolution is one of the UK’s biggest water suppliers and installers- AquAid. Their professional, effective and reliable services will ensure that your students will always have the best source of water available.
The water coolers that AquAid can install can either be mains fed or bottled water. Mains fed water coolers use the water provided by the property’s mains line, and through a very effective filtering and cleaning process it cools and delivers fresh, safe water to the masses. This type of AquAid water cooler is perfect for busy schools or sports areas. The bottled fed water coolers work fantastic in areas where there is no water mains, or where the water usage is low enough.
No matter what your school, facility or business might be, contact AquAid for the best water service and to ensure that your students, office workers or learners are well hydrated and looked after at all times.
by Fern Shaw | Mar 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
With the heat of summer quickly approaching, the environmental and physical demands on our bodies will again be on the increase. The heat and physical activities of outdoor sports will lead to greater water needs, but what do we need to do to keep hydrated? Many schools and learning facilities are installing water coolers to ensure their students and learners stay hydrated during the summer. For children especially, they need to drink loads more water than adults not just to keep hydrated, but for many other important life factors. The average water intake for a growing child should be about 3 litres per day.
Dehydration can cause a dramatic reduction in mental and physical performance and tests have shown that by simply drinking enough water students can show dramatic improvement in their learning and physical abilities and skills. The other effects of dehydration include poor health, bad skin and obesity. Many children and young adults suffer from bad skin caused by dehydration. The body needs sufficient water to flush out all the toxins that are built up from modern living. These toxins and impurities cause blockages in our skin and can lead to acne, pimples and blackheads. Our blood is mainly made out of water and a lack of this vital nutrient will result in many negative skin and body issues. Our skin is our bodies biggest organ and if it is correctly hydrated we look healthiest and younger, a very important factor for our later years in life.
The schools with installed water coolers are encouraging their students to drink water on a regular basis, and in some cases the schools are looking at allowing their students to carry water bottles with them to ensure that they are always correctly hydrated. Water coolers offer cool, refreshing and clean water at all times.
If you have a child or learner at school or studying, make it part of their daily routine to drink enough water during the day. Insist that their schools have cool, clean, safe and healthy water always on offer to their students at all times and suggest that they install water coolers.
