"When NASA sends probes to other planets, they aren't looking for

soda or coffee or energy drinks; they are looking for liquid water!"

 

Hydration:   Have you ever thought about how much water impacts your life?  Have you ever really paid any attention to how much water you drink each day?  Are you aware of how much your water intake and hydration levels affect your overall health?  Recent scientific discoveries indicate that hydration may actually be one of the most important aspects of good health.  As a general rule, at a minimum, your total daily intake of water should be equal to half your body weight in ounces, so ask yourself, do I drink enough water each day? 

 

We are all aware that water is essential to life. Most people believe their sense of thirst is the key indicator of dehydration.  The fact is, by the time you feel thirsty your body is already feeling the effects of dehydration. When you suffer from dehydration it affects every aspect of your body. Creating a daily routine of water intake that fits into your lifestyle may reduce future health risks and improve your general state of well being.   Most people believe that they drink enough liquids each day to stay properly hydrated, because, let’s face it, the main ingredient in most beverages is water, right?  However, drinks such as coffee and tea actually take water from your body because they are diuretics.  If you drink one cup of coffee you need at least two additional cups of water per day to replenish your daily requirement of liquid water, which is also called H2O.

 

Many people think drinking any beverage is the same as drinking water, but it's not!   Even if the main ingredient is water, once you add something to it, the properties of the water are altered and the interaction between this altered water and the body changes.  So guzzling barrels of soda is not the same as drinking water!  And remember, your body is 0% soda!  In fact, when NASA sends probes to other planets, they aren't looking for soda or coffee or energy drinks; they are looking for liquid water!  The body is made up of approximately 70% water, which is why it is so important to us.  Water is essential for proper digestion. It helps remove toxins, improves circulation and regulates the body's cooling system.

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Hazards of Bottled Water:  It has been recently discovered that single use plastic water bottles may be causing more than just an environmental issue, there may be actual health issues associated with consuming bottled water.  Studies have found tiny pieces of "micro-plastics" in the water, along with traces of chemicals used to make the plastic bottles.  The best advice is to stay away from single use plastic water bottles, unless there is an emergency and nothing else is available.  The fact is that most bottled water is nothing more than filtered tap water, in some cases it's not even filtered, it's just regular tap water, sold at premium prices.  So it's best for the environment, your health and your finances to avoid the single use plastic bottled water and get a reusable water bottle to drink from.

 

Remember, consuming the recommended water intake for your weight and size is essential for living a healthy life.  We can go weeks without any food, but we can only survive for 3 or so days without any water.  The bottom line is: drink more water!  It is the key to a healthier life!

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The BEST Water:  The best water to drink for health and hydration is called alkaline ionized water, which is produced by a device called a water ionizer.  The device hooks right up to your faucet and is very easy to use.  When you turn on the water it flows through the device and is first filtered to remove chlorine and other contaminants.  The water then passes over negatively and positively electrically charged plates, which separates the water into two streams.  The one we drink is loaded with natural antioxidants, which helps us be healthy.  The water is smooth, delicious and is exactly what our body craves!  If you'd like more information about these devices and how you can drink alkaline ionized water, send an email to info@thedreamdragon.com and we will send you more information.