Water's Role in the Body
Water helps nearly every part of the human body function efficiently. Considering that our bodies are almost two-thirds water, it is important to understand water's role in healthy lifestyles. The following are just some of the things water does in the body:
Brain is 75% water / Moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness
Water is required for breathing
(Pictured on the left.) Emerald Springs new self serve bottles.
We thought you might want a closer look inside the process Emerald Springs uses to bottle and purify your water. There has been some misconception that bottled water companies merely put a cap on tap water and serve it to the public. But with Emerald Springs it's simply not the case and far from it. You'll need a Windows Media Player to view the video. We suggest that your internet connection speed be a broadband connection.
Ten Tips for Proper Hydration
The Nutrition Information Center at The Rockefeller University offers the following tips for maintaining proper hydration:
Drink at least eight 8-ounce servings of water each day. The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish lost fluids.
Dont wait until youre thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you have probably already lost two or more cups of your total body water composition.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Convenience is a must, so carry a bottle of water with you as you commute to work, run errands or enjoy a day at the beach. While at work, keep a bottle of water on your desk, or visit the office water cooler and take a water break rather than a coffee break.
Dont substitute beverages with alcohol or caffeine for water. Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretic beverages and can cause you to lose water through increased urination.
Once you start exercising, drink water throughout your workout. Keep a bottle of water with you and take frequent water breaks.
Dont underestimate the amount of fluids lost from perspiration. Following a workout, you need to drink two cups of water for each pound lost.
Start and end your day with water. Your body loses water while you sleep, so drink a serving before bed and again when you wake up.
Common colds and the flu frequently lead to dehydration. Keep a large bottle of water next to your bed so you can sip it throughout the day without having to get up.
Cool water not carbonated beverages or sports drinks is the best fluid for keeping hydrated when its warm outside. Cool water is absorbed much more quickly than warm fluids and may help to cool off your overheated body. If youre going to be away from home or outdoors, make sure you keep a bottle of water close by.
Make sure your children drink enough water. Children need water to balance their intake of other beverages especially during activities. Packing bottled water in a childs lunch instead of juice or regular soda can also help prevent childhood obesity.
Emerald Springs Bottled Water INC - Tim Tramp/President
P.O. Box 2231 Newport, OR 97365 1-866-574-6922 Fax: (541) 563-7422
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