20 Life Hacks to Drink More Water

Wise Water International's 20 life hacks to drinking more water:

1. When you are thirsty, drink water.

2. Have water with you at all times.

3. Replace all the other drinks you drink with water.

4. Reward yourself with your favorite drink after you have reached your water goal.

5. Add lemon for flavor.

6. Add cucumber for a refreshing flavor.

7. Add orange blossom or rose water to each glass.

8. Add frozen fruit.

9. Add lots of ice to your water.

10. Use straws.

11. Use a water tumbler.

12. Use a Big Gulp from 7/11. Fill it with water only!

13. Keep a 32 ounce reusable bottle at work. Challenge yourself to finish the bottle before your first break, then before lunch and before you leave to go home.

14. Keep track with an app.

15. Every time you use the washroom, drink a glass of water.

16. Drink a glass of water an hour for 8 hours.

17. Set an alarm on your phone to remind you when to drink up.

18. If you use those reusable cups with the straw, wrap 4 elastic bands around it. Every time you finish a cup with water, remove a band. The left over bands will remind you how many cups you have left to drink.

19. While at work, drink 48 ounces of water before 1pm, another 48 ounces before 5pm.

20. Get a 64 ounce reusable jug and fill it with water every day. Mark times on the outside of the jug to challenge you to drink the water before that time. For example: 10am, 2pm and 5pm.

Life hacks are great for drinking more water! Just be sure to drink purified water to keep you healthy, free from contaminants and hydrated. To learn more about your drinking water please call Wise Water International at 1-866-427-7757.

12 Signs You Are Not Drinking Enough Water

Water makes up to 80% of your body but unfortunately not many people take the issue of drinking enough water seriously. This leads to dehydration. Here are 12 signs from Wise Water International that you are probably not drinking enough water.

Reduced urine

A normal human being who drinks enough water urinates five times in a day. If you make lesser trips to the rest rooms, you are not drinking enough water. The water you pass out should also be clear to light yellow. If you pass out water that is dark yellow, your body is dehydrated.

Feeling thirsty

Water makes you feel fresh and better. If you drink insufficient water, you will experience feeling thirsty and your brain will be pushing you to drink more water.

Mouth dryness

Typically water acts as a lubricant for the mucus membranes in the mouth and the throat region. Drinking enough water ensures that your mouth is kept moist. If you feel a sticky feeling in your mouth and throat, you should reach for a glass of water.

Dry skin

Since the skin covers the largest part of your body, it is important to keep it hydrated. If you realize that your skin is becoming drier each day then you should know that you are not drinking enough water.

Decreased muscle mass

The mass of your muscles is comprised of water.  Water is necessary before and after workouts to keep the form of your muscles at par. Water also decreases the chances of inflammation during weightlifting.

Prolonged sickness

Water helps your body to get rid of toxins. This means decreased chances of sickness or quick recovery. When your water intake is insufficient, you will stay sick for longer since toxins will be in high concentration in your body, also lowering your immunity. When you are sick, water is required in your body to fight the disease out.

Unusual fatigue

A dehydrated body borrows water from other sources like your blood and makes you feel tired. This is because a dehydrated body lacks enough oxygen which leads to fatigue and lack of sleep. Try increasing your intake of water. Avoid sodas and caffeinated teas.

Digestive problems

A low intake of water means that the mucus in the stomach and the digestion system will be weak. This allows the hydrochloric acid in your body to serve the functions of water which leads to digestion complications. If the acid goes beyond reach you will experience indigestion and effects of heart burn.

Constipation

A dehydrated body forces the colon to use all the water that is important during digestion. This means that there will be no lubricant left in the body, resulting in constipation. The digestive system needs to be hydrated to allow “that waste” to come out with ease.

Early aging

Age is inversely proportional to the amount of water in our bodies. As you get older you need to increase water intake so that your skin looks younger. Early aging will be seen clearly by the looks of your skin.

Aching joints

Friction between the bones causes pain along the joints. To reduce friction, it is important to take in enough water so that the joints will be lubricated. It is important to note that water makes up a larger percentage of the cartilages and the spinal discs. Drinking enough water ensures that the joints absorb shocks which are caused by sudden movements and the bones will not grind against each other.

Dry eyes

More water means more tears. If you do not drink enough water, you will experience dry eyes since your tear ducts will be dry due to inadequate tear production.

TIPS:

Water is life. It is recommended to drink 6-8 glasses of water every day in order to prevent any health issues. If you detect any of these signs, try to respond instantly by increasing your water intake.

Drinking purified water will also increase hydration as it is absorbed quickly into the body and blood stream. To learn more about drinking more water please call Wise Water International at 1-866-427-7757.

6 Celebs That Got Great Skin From Drinking Water

Celebrities claim that anyone can get glowing skin by drinking lots of water. Wise Water International always knew water was amazing for your skin.

Here are quotes from 6 famous women about drinking water:

“I’ve been known to drink out of the hose in the backyard before! But in restaurants, when I’m feeling fancy, I’ll ask for lemon.” –Gabrielle Union

“I have alkaline water filters in my kitchen sink and on my shower heads, so it’s purified and alkaline. I learned about the benefits of alkaline in your body from studying nutrition.”–Miranda Kerr

“You know those giant Big Gulps cups that most people fill with soda? She’s got hers filled with water.”–Winona Ryder’s make-up artist

“If you ask my kids ‘What’s the one thing Mom’s taught you?’ [The answer is] ‘Drink water.’”–Elle MacPherson

“I always try to sleep for at least eight hours a night and, of course, water, water, water! I drink 100 ounces of Smartwater every day. But occasionally I just have to have a Diet Coke—there’s nothing like it!” –Jennifer Aniston

“Water is really good for you. Water can be fun.”
–Eva Longoria

Drinking purified water can give your skin that luxurious glow you're looking for.

For tips on purifying your water please call Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) at 1-866-427-7757.

5 Uses for Purified Water

Here is a list of Wise Water International's top 5 uses for purified water:

Improve Health

Removing chlorine and other contaminants that are in your water will drastically improve your health.

Food

Using purified water to wash and cook your food in will make the food crisper and better tasting.

Pets 

Just like us, pets prefer clean drinking water. Purify your water to remove all contaminants for a healthier pet!

Medication 

Chemicals added to our tap water can decrease the effectiveness of medications.

Coffee & Tea

Improve the taste of your coffee and tea with purified water. 

Call Wise Water International today to learn more uses of purified water!! 1-866-427-7757.

How Water Pollution Affects Humans

Wise Water describes pollution as the undesirable effect of the addition of foreign objects to any body of water. Water pollution is a problem that exists today. Since roughly two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, humans become easily susceptible to the ill effects of contamination.

Toxic substances and thermal pollution are the two leading causes of water pollution. Toxic substances can be man made; from the by-products of chemical compounds and industrial facilities or organic; matter from sewage or human and animal waste. Thermal pollution occurs exclusively due to human activity, the dramatic changes in water temperature from the operations of industrial facilities. Physical pollution occurs when rivers, lakes and streams are used as dump.

The most common ill effect of water pollution on humans is disease. Parasites and microorganisms may be transported by water and subsequently consumed by humans.  Common waterborne diseases include typhoid, intestinal parasites, and diarrhea.  Although these diseases are preventable by vaccination and curable by existing medicines, people continue to become sick largely due to the ongoing problem of water pollution caused by disease-carrying microorganisms.  Diseases and other ailments may also be caused by non-organic matter like harmful chemicals.  Ingestion of water laced with such chemicals could result in physical deformities, organ failure, and even death.

With water pollution being detrimental to humans, the only solution would be to address both causes and effects.  Both public and private sectors worldwide are already hard at work to prevent further causes from ever materializing as well as repairing the damage already done.  Unfortunately, even with all the measures in place, water pollution and its effects are still a long way from being permanently eliminated. We need more solutions and quick!

Keep your family safe from water pollution by installing a Wise Water International Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System in your home. For more information please call 1-877-427-7757.

Fat Flush Water Recipe

Wise Water International loves making new recipes with purified drinking water. We came across this recipe and wanted to share it with everyone! This is a great one to try!!!!

Water is the vehicle used to remove waste from the body. The leftover waste from the fat breakdown are then filtered out of your organs by the water that you drink. The water carries the waste to your bladder where it is then expelled from your body through your urine! It is important to drink enough water each day to keep you hydrated and facilitate the breakdown and elimination of fat cells. Many sources claim that you should be consuming around 8 glasses of water per day, but this number can largely vary depending on your size, how often you are exercising, and even how hot it is outside. Often a lack of energy and even headaches throughout the day are symptoms of mild dehydration. It is a good idea to make a conscious effort to drink more water. A little extra is definitely better than not enough!

The Fat Flush Water Recipe and What it Does

2 Liters (64 oz.) Purified Water
1 Tangerine, sectioned
1/2 Grapefruit, sliced
1 Cucumber, sliced
4 Peppermint or Spearmint Leaves
Ice, (made from purified water)

Mix in a pitcher before bed and drink throughout the next day. Consider using organic produce for this. If it is unavailable to you, thoroughly wash the produce with purified water before adding it to the water to remove any chemicals that may be left on them.

• The tangerine increases your sensitivity to insulin, stabilizes blood sugar, and because they are high in vitamin C, increases fat burned during exercise.
  Tangerine increases your sensitivity to insulin, stabilizes blood sugar, and stimulates genes to burn fat.
• The grapefruit will increase metabolic energy, burn fat, and increase energy.
• The cucumber helps you to feel more full and acts is a natural diuretic, which means less bloating and water retention.
• The mint leaves aid in digestion.

This is considered a fat flush, meaning that you will still need to do the exercise that is required to break down the fat so that it can then be eliminated by the body. Eating right is also very important. It’s not about counting calories, but making sure to get enough calories for your body from healthy, lean, whole foods.

We at Wise Water International hope you all enjoy this recipe! Be sure to use purified water! Tap water will alter the taste of this recipe and add unwanted chemicals to the mix. To find out how to purify your water please call 1-866-427-7757.

Life Hacks to Drinking More Water

Most of us are well aware of the importance of being hydrated, but sometimes drinking plain water is just too boring. Here are 20 hydrating tips from Wise Water International for drinking more water everyday.

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When you feel thirsty, grab a glass of water.

Drink water with all your meals.

‪Stop drinking everything except water - the cravings for everything else will eventually go away.

Treat yourself to your favorite drink after you have drank all your water for the day

Add a slice or two of lemon.

Add cucumber for a refreshing taste.

‪Add a couple drops of orange blossom or rose water.

Add frozen fruit instead of ice cubes. You can eat the fruit once the glass is empty.

‪Add lots of ice! Cold water is more desirable than room temperature water.

‪If you like straws, use them!!

‪Use your favorite cup!

Label your water bottle with goals for the day!

Keep track of how much water you drink.

‪Drink one glass of water every hour for 8 hours - there is your 8 glasses a day!

Put an alarm on your phone to remind you to drink more water.

Drink purified water - it is better tasting and healthier.

Wise Water International is all about drinking more water! To learn more about your water please visit us at www.wisewaterint.com or call 1-866-427-7757.

Heat Warning for Hamilton, ON

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Wise Water International insists on staying hydrated during this heat wave.

Daytime highs in the low 30s are expected with warm overnight temperatures near 20 degrees. The hot weather conditions will likely continue into Thursday.

The heat warning will likely be extended later this afternoon to include portions of eastern ontario.

Watch for symptoms of heat stroke, which include:

Dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, headache, rapid breathing and heartbeat, extreme thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.

If you experience any of these symptoms during extreme heat, immediately move to a cool place (somewhere with A/C, water parks, splash pads, etc) and drink lots of water.

Make sure that your friends and family stay cool and are hydrated.

Never leave kids or pets inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.

Eagle Water can provide clean, healthy drinking water all year round. Water is especially important during these hot summer months. Please call 1-866-427-7757 to find out more water information.

When Should You Be Drinking Water?

Wise Water International agrees that pure, clean drinking water helps our bodies function properly and maintain good health.

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Drinking water at the correct time of the day maximizes its effectiveness and health benefits on the human body.
First thing in the morning.
Drinking 2 glasses of purified water after waking up helps activate your internal organs and digestive system.
Before each meal.
1 glass of purified water 30 minutes before a meal helps the digestion process.
Before taking a bath.
1 glass of purified water before a warm bath helps kick-start the relaxation process and  lowers blood pressure.
Throughout the day.
Try to drink some purified water throughout other parts of the day. This helps keep your body better hydrated. Thirst is the first sign of your body already being dehydrated.
Before exercising.
When exercising, your body’s temperature rises, and you loose more fluid. So you need to replace this by drinking water.
With medication and when you are sick.
Water helps to dissolve medication and spread it throughout your digestive organs for rapid absorption. Water also prepares the tissues to receive the medication-substance and put it to work faster. When you are sick, drinking plenty of fluids is important for maintaining hydration and faster recovery.
With a cup of coffee or other diuretics .
Certain beverages, such as coffee, soft drinks and other sugary drinks tend to be diuretics which dehydrate your body. You need to replace this with a glass of purified water.
Before going to sleep.
1 glass of water before going to bed helps avoid stroke or heart attack in the more elderly.

For tips on when to be drinking water please call Wise Water International at 1-866-427-7757.

Keep Your Children Hydrated This Summer

What’s the best drink to quench a thirst? Water! Wise Water has all the solutions you need.

Fruit juice, which contains Vitamin C, is often seen as a healthy drink choice. However, fruit juices are high in sugar, just like fruit drinks, flavoured mineral water, energy drinks and soft drinks. A 250ml cup of apple juice or cola contains up to six teaspoons of sugar.
You can have them occasionally, but these drinks are not a necessary part of a healthy diet.
The recommended daily amount of fluids for children are:

• 5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 to 8 year olds
• 7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 to12 year olds
• 8 to10 glasses (2 litres) for 13+ years 

You should drink more water when you’re exercising or on a hot day. 

Tips to help you drink more water

• Bring a water bottle everywhere you go.
• In summer, put a frozen water bottle in your lunch box.
• Keep cold water in the fridge during summer and drink warm in the winter.
• Water down juices and/or sport drinks.
• Limit those sugary drinks.

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) want to make sure you and your kids stay hydrated during these scorching hot summer days. For tips on clean drinking water please call 1-866-427-7757.

The Importance of Electrolytes & Drinking Water

Dehydration can occur quickly during exercise. Your body needs to replenish water during and after exercise to prevent dehydration. But over longer periods of physical activity the body also loses electrolytes. These need to be replaced as well, and water does not contain them.

Your body needs electrolytes at all times. They are molecules that contain free ions and help to regulate many processes in the body, including nerve and muscle function, hydration, blood pH, blood pressure and healing damaged tissue. Electrolytes are obtained naturally through many foods and are usually not a concern to individuals adhering to a casual exercise routine. In more extreme cases, though, your body's electrolytes need to be taken into consideration.

Doctors recommend drinking small amounts of water every 10 to 15 minutes during exercise. This helps to immediately replace the water lost through perspiration. For exercise lasting more than 60 minutes, other nutrients must be included. Drinking a beverage that features a carbohydrate content of 5 to 7 percent allows the body to absorb the carbohydrates at a quick rate, providing quick fuel and helping to replenish electrolytes to the body.

Many sports drinks, including Gatorade, Powerade and Vitamin Water all feature carbohydrates and electrolytes that are valuable for people exercising in excess of 60 minutes. You can also make your own sports drink featuring electrolytes by adding a small amount of orange or fruit juice to water, or mixing 5 tbsp. table sugar and 1/3 tsp. salt into a liter of water.

Not only is drinking was important but so is replacing lost electrolytes. For clean and healthy drinking tips please call Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) at 1-866-427-7757.

How Much Water is in Your FruitsFruit & Vegetables?

 It turns out that water from the food you eat is more than a minor consideration. Food actually provides 20 percent of your recommended daily intake of water. Besides their many nutritional benefits, another good reason to eat your daily fruits and vegetables is to get their high percentage of water.

Water in Fruits
Watermelons & Strawberries - 92% water.
Cantaloupe - 90% water. 
Grapefruit - 91% water. .
Raspberries/Pineapple/Plums/Peaches/Oranges/Cranberries/Apricots/Blueberries - 85-87% water.
Apples/Cherries/Grapes/Pears - 81-84% water.
Banana - 74% water.

Water in Vegetables
Cucumbers/Lettuce - 96% water.
Celery/Tomatoes/Zucchini - 94-95% water.
Broccoli/Cabbage/Cauliflower/Sweet Peppers/Spinach - 91-93% water.
Carrots - 87% water
Green Peas - 79% water.

Under normal circumstances, women need 2.7 liters, and men should consume 3.7 liters of water daily. This recommended intake includes the water you get from foods.

Fruits and vegetables have a lot of water in them, but don't forget to drink water as well to stay hydrated. For healthy drinking water tips please visit www.wisewaterint.com or call 1-866-427-7757.

10 Uses for Purified Water

1. Improve You & Your Family's Health - It is a well know fact that there can be over 50 different types of chemicals and contaminants added to our water at any one time. Chlorine alone has been directly linked to many forms of cancer. 2. Infant Formula - Purified water removes Giardia & Cryptosporidium Cysts as well as E.coli bacteria. Purified water is a safer option for your baby's formula. 3. Food Preparation - Using purified water for your cooking, washing vegetables, salads, pasta and rice will remove a large percentage of heavy metals and chemicals making your foods taste better. 4. Better For Your Pets - Unfortunately chemicals and bacteria do not discriminate between humans and animals, so purify your pets water for a healthier pet. 5. Increase the Effectiveness of Medications - Research has shown that chemicals added to your tap water can decrease the effectiveness of medications and can increase the effectiveness if taken with purified water. 6. Fish Tanks - While still keeping the natural minerals in tact, it makes for a clean fresh environment for your fish. 7. Brewing Beer - Many of our customers use their water purifier with the CC1E or the CC1E-HT to make their home brew beer. Their beer not only has far less chemicals in it but it also tastes better. Here's to great tasting beer! 8. Better For Your Plants - Chlorine is known to attack organic matter which can cause them to die. Water your plants with fresh, purified water today and see the difference. 9. Coffee & Tea -  Next time you have a tea or coffee use purified water and taste the difference! 10. Less Cleaning and a Longer Life for Appliances - Ever wondered where those brown stains in your kettle or iron come from? Use purified water and say goodbye to those stains forever! For other uses of purified water please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Water vs. Soda Pop

There’s a reason nutrition experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day while limiting soda -- or better yet, avoiding it altogether. Water is calorie-free and hydrating and the benefits are priceless. Soda is loaded with sugar and calories, but does nothing for your health except affect it negatively. While the sweetness of the carbonated beverage may be enticing, ditch the soda pop and reach for water instead.


Today, many kids and adults sip bottled soda pop or sports drinks while on the go. But, did you know most soft drinks contain sugar and caffeine which may actually SPEED UP dehydration? Also, drinking acidic, sugary beverages all day can lead to tooth decay. Heavy soda consumption has also been linked to diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.


If you're a regular soda drinker, making the switch from soda to water cold turkey can be difficult. Start by upping your water intake by one or two cups per day without making any other changes. As you get used to drinking more water, start cutting back on soda. If you normally drink two 12-ounce cans of soda per day, cut it down to one. If you drink one can, cut your intake down to 6 ounces. Make the transition easier by jazzing up your water. Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water and flavor it with a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime or orange.

Next time you need to quench your thirst reach for a glass of water, not a bottle of sugary soda.
Wise Water International supplies homes with clean and healthy drinking water. To learn more about us please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Dehydration Can Cause Chronic Pain

Thirst is a late indicator for the onset of dehydration. Being chronically dehydrated changes your physiology and creates unhealthy complications that are often mistakenly labeled as diseases.
Prevention is simple and many of the signs and symptoms can be reversed simply by regularly drinking enough pure water to remain adequately hydrated.
Do you experience chronic pain?... In your joints, muscles, stomach, gut, or back; or perhaps you have frequent headaches or chronic constipation? Your body may use chronic pain to warn you that you have become chronically dehydrated.


There are about a hundred trillion cells in the human body and, when the body lacks sufficient water, cells begin to dry up and wrinkle, causing their inner processes to malfunction.
The human body is approximately 75% water and 25% solid matter. The brain is about 85% water and is extremely sensitive to any depletion of its water content. It's estimated that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
This is an especially serious concern among the elderly because, as we age, our thirst perception diminishes. More than one-third of people have a weak enough thirst urge that they misread it as hunger! Thirst is a poor way of monitoring your water needs because a dry mouth sensation means your body has already become dehydrated.

Signs and symptoms can include:

• increasing thirst
• dry mouth
• weakness or fatigue
• lightheadedness (especially if worse on standing)
• darkening of the urine
• a decrease in urination frequency or amount

Tea, coffee, juice, alcohol, and sodas cannot be substituted for water. Fluids that contain caffeine and alcohol have a diuretic effect and cause the kidneys to flush some of the body's water reserves.

Some Health Issues That Often Get Labeled As Disease
May Actually Be a Crisis Complication of Dehydration.

1. Allergies occur when antibody production is suppressed during dehydration, and the decreased antibody supply is inadequate to deal with foreign agents such as pollen.
   Histamine activity is increased as an emergency measure for the secretion of fluids onto the membranes covering the eyes and nasal passages. This 'water rinse' is the only way to get rid of the pollen that is not neutralized because of the suppressed antibody production.


2. Asthma is often a crisis response to the condition of being chronicly dehydrated. Histamine is an important neurotransmitter that regulates the thirst mechanism and establishes a system of water rationing in a dehydrated body.
   When the body isn't sufficiently hydrated, histamine production increases and is released into the lungs, causing the bronchioles attached to the air sacs to constrict in an effort to conserve water that normally evaporates during breathing. Histamine also stimulates the production of thick mucus that partially plugs the bronchioles as a protective mechanism to keep them from drying up from exposure to the outside air.
   Replenishing the body's water supply causes the histamine to disappear from these areas, thereby relieving the 'asthmatic' symptoms. Dr. Batmanghelidj also recommends using salt as a vital part of treatment. He states that salt breaks up mucus, rendering it watery and stringy and able to be expulsed as sputum when water is plentiful.


3. Arthritis means 'joint inflammation'. All joint surfaces are padded with cartilage, a tissue containing a large amount of water. Cartilage separates the bony surfaces of the joint, allowing the opposing surfaces to glide smoothly.
   When cartilage starts to dry out, gliding produces greater friction and shearing stress. The cartilage becomes damaged and sets up a process of inflammation that leads to pain and stiffness.


4. High Blood Pressure - 'Essential hypertension' is often the result of gradually established dehydration. The less water there is in the body, the more (blood) pressure is needed to hydrate vital cells.


5. Cholesterol - Elevated cholesterol is often a direct result of chronic dehydration. When the inner environment of cells start to dry out, the cell membranes have to be sealed off to prevent further seepage of water. This defense mechanism causes the liver to produce more cholesterol, a waxy substance that helps to 'waterproof' the cell membrane.


6. Chronic Pain may be an indication of localized thirst - a warning of dehydration in a specific area. This may manifest as a migraine headache, joint pain, back pain, or several other pain indicators.


7. Constipation - The small intestines liquefy solid foods so that nutrients can be taken up into the bloodstream and delivered to the liver for processing. Once the nutrients are extracted, the colon (large intestine) and the end of the small intestine reabsorb most of the water for use in other parts of the body.
   When the body is low on water, the motility of the lower intestines slows down to allow more time for reabsorption of water from the fecal contents. This water-preservation method results in chronic constipation, which can predispose a person to cancer of the colon and rectum.


8. Depression often results from insufficient levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, must be able to reach the brain in order to be converted to serotonin.
   Dehydration can interfere with the transport of tryptophan across the blood-brain barrier. Also, when there is not enough water to adequately detoxify the body, the liver uses more tryptophan as an antioxidant, causing a shortage for the production of serotonin.


9. Insomnia - Melatonin is a tryptophan by-product that aids in regulating the sleep cycle. Therefore, when tryptophan is deficient because of the complications of being dehydrated, it can result in insomnia.


10. Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals collect in some joints, causing pain. Uric acid is a product of incomplete protein metabolism and appears to be associated with the advanced complications of dehydration.


Some of the many other health issues that can be a complication of chronic dehydration are:
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune dysfunctions
• Headaches
• Heartburn and Dyspepsia
• Hiatal hernia
• Osteoporosis
• Kidney stones
• Lower back pain
• Hot flashes

Wise Water International beats the pain by staying hydrated. If you would like to know how to hydrate yourself better please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Does Drinking More Water Help Dry Eyes?

Your gender, age, climate, work environment and habits can make you vulnerable to dry eyes. The symptoms of dry eyes, redness, itchiness and burning, are uncomfortable and distracting. Mild dehydration can make the symptoms of dry eyes even worse.

Identification

One of the most common complaints eye doctors hear from patients is dry eyes. The glands in the eye do not produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. While it may seem contradictory, sometimes watery eyes can be a symptom of dry eyes. The eyes try to compensate for the dryness by overproducing tears. The lack of balanced lubrication results in eyes that are red, itchy and burn. Dry-eye sufferers commonly report feeling that something is in their eye.

Who is susceptible

While dry eyes affect a variety of people, certain people are more prone than others. Women seem to suffer from dry eyes more than men due to decreased tear production caused by hormonal changes throughout life. As they age, both men and women tend to experience dry eyes. Windy and dry climates often dry out eyes. Smokers, coffee drinkers, contact lens wearers and those who spend a lot of time in front of a computer or in a heated or air conditioned environment also tend to complain of dry eyes.

Solution

Drinking more water can help dry eyes. Dry eyes may be a signal that your body is dehydrated. The recommended amount of water is 8-10 glasses every day. However, you may have to drink more than the recommended amount to get relief from dry eyes, especially if you regularly drink diuretics such as coffee or other caffeinated beverages or live in a dry or windy climate. Sufficient water is vital for our body systems to function and necessary for our eyes to produce tears. Tears keep the mucous membrane covering the eye, the conjunctiva, moist and contain a neutralizing enzyme that combats infection. For optimal relief from dry eyes, drink the recommended amount of water every day.

Prevention

In addition to drinking water, try to minimize or eliminate environmental factors and habits that put you at risk for dry eyes. If you live in a dry or windy climate, wear sunglasses. Quit smoking and drink caffeinated beverages in moderation. Contact lens wearers should not wear their contacts longer than recommended. If you stare at a computer screen for the majority of the day, make a conscious effort to blink and periodically look away from the screen to give your eyes a rest.

Considerations

Consult with your eye doctor to determine whether additional treatment is needed for your dry eyes. If your symptoms do not improve by drinking more water alone, your eye doctor may diagnose you with "dry eye syndrome," a chronic lack of lubrication on the surface of the eye. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your eye doctor may recommend over-the-counter artificial tears, prescription eye drops or procedural intervention. Dry eyes can also be a side effect of many medications. Your doctor may need to adjust the dosage, or together you can weigh the pros and cons of the medication. Chronic dry eyes can be an indication of a disease process, so let your eye doctor know if your symptoms persist.

Here at Wise Water International we believe in putting purified water into our bodies to help us heal, keep us healthy and to keep our eyes moist. For more information about Wise Water International please visit our website at www.wisewaterint.com.



Drinking a good amount of water every day can lower your risk of a heart attack.

Drinking a good amount of water could lower your risk of a heart attack. A six year study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who drank more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41 percent less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than 2 glasses a day.

The American Journal of Epidemiology study broke it down even further to find out that guys who drank five or more glasses of water had only a 46% chance of having a fatal heart attack, and women had only 59% risk, compared to people who drank two or less glasses of water daily. It gets even better (or worse, depending on how you look at it). Women who drank two or less glasses of something other than water – such as tea, a soft drink, or juice – had a 147% greater risk for a fatal heart attack than women who drank five or more glasses of water. (Guys, you had a 46% greater risk if you skipped the water for another drink.)

Now, if those stats confuse you, I’ll sum it up: drink more water and reduce your risk for a heart attack. Even after researchers adjusted for other risk factors, these numbers still held intact. Researchers here looked at coronary heart disease and fluid intake stats in 8,280 male and 12,017 female participants. Overall, these participants had 246 “coronary heart disease events” (128 in men and 118 in women) over the six-year follow-up period. More than any other factor in this study, water intake determined fatal heart disease risk.

According to lead researcher Dr. Jacqueline Chan, this was the “first study to record the association between high water intake and reduced risk of coronary heart disease. By drinking more plain water, healthy people… reduced their risk of dying from a heart attack by half or more.” Chan notes there isn’t much evidence about the eight-glasses rule. She still wants people not to rely on tea, coffee, and other diuretics that can raise blood viscosity, and focus instead on plain water.

Consider the statistics and you’ll understand her position.

Your body is about 83% water, your brain and muscles are about three-quarters water, and even your bones pack 22% water. Water contributes to every single metabolic process in your body, including absorbing nutrients and removing toxic waste. Dehydration, on the other hand, can elevate at least four independent risk factors for heart disease: whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, hematocrit, and fibrinogen. Heart attacks occur more frequently in the morning, when your blood is thicker because of water loss while you’re sleeping. I don’t know about you, but that’s enough reason for me to crank up my water quota.

If you’re shaking your head that doing so is impossible, here is an easy tip to meet your water quota. Purchase an Eagle Water Filtration System from Wise Water International and you won’t even have to worry about those pesky chemicals leaching from plastic water bottles. Your water will taste better and you will want to drink more water. Give us a call today at 1-866-427-7757 and we will provide you with a free in home water quality evaluation.  Best of all your water will taste a lot better and you’ll stay hydrated and provide the countless benefits water provides for you and your family.

Water and Sanitation

Plan works with communities to improve access to safe drinking water and to raise awareness of the importance of waste management.


More than 2.2 million children die every year – that’s four every minute – as a result of diarrhea caused by poor sanitation and hygiene.
Every year Plan helps communities build 2,000 school latrines and in the last three years has helped families and communities build an average 100,000 toilets per year, benefiting several million people.


We also provide water points in communities and schools, especially in rural areas, and establish community-based organizations to ensure the continued management and maintenance of water points.


Billions of people lack access to basic sanitation and are forced to defecate out in the open, contaminating food and water supplies.


In Asia and East and Southern Africa, Plan is pioneering a radical new approach – Community-Led Total Sanitation – which educates communities about the importance of sanitation and helps them to construct and maintain their own latrines. They also gain the confidence to enforce a total ban on open defecation.


Wise Water believes in providing clean water to residents. For more information please contact us at 1-866-427-7757 or visit us at www.wisewaterint.com.

The effects of hard water when it comes to cooking and cleaning.

The characteristics of water used in the production and preparation of food are quite important. National, state and local regulatory authorities require the use of potable water in food production. Potable water standards are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as listed by National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations that deal with health. The safety of water for human consumption will always be the most important consideration.

Characteristics of Water Hardness
Potable water, however, may possess soluble minerals such as calcium and magnesium that are of significant importance. These ions form precipitates with bicarbonates in water when it is heated, and with sulfates when water is evaporated from solution. This phenomenon is known as water hardness. The hardness of water may be expressed quantitatively in terms of parts per million (ppm) for calcium, ppm of calcium carbonate, and grains calcium carbonate per gallon of water. Based on grains of carbonate per gallon, water is classified as follows:
Soft:  1 to 4 grains per gallon
Medium:  5 to 10 grains per gallon
Hard:  11 to 20 grains per gallon
Hard water is also sometimes classified as temporarily hard or permanently hard. Temporarily hard water is softened when the water is boiled. Soluble carbonates are converted to insoluble carbonates, and the unwanted ions are removed from the water. However, these precipitated carbonates form a deposit on equipment in homes and plants using hard water. This "scale" can act as an insulating layer against efficient heat transfer and may eventually clog valves and pipes in homes and food production facilities. These deposits can harbor bacteria, thus making it quite difficult to clean and sanitize equipment. Boiling cannot soften permanently hard water. Sulfates and chlorides of magnesium or calcium cause this type of water hardness.
Cooking Fruits and Vegetables in Hard Water
When fruits and vegetables are heated (cooked) in water, the amount of calcium ions in the water will influence the textural properties of the products. For example, calcium ions may form insoluble salts (calcium pectates) that are beneficial for maintaining firmness in cooked fruits and vegetables. However, if there is an excessive amount of calcium ions in the water, the fruits and vegetables may become excessively tough, and dried beans and dried peas will be difficult to rehydrate when cooked.
Cleaning with Hard Water
Hard water is also a problem in households and manufacturing facilities when it influences the ability soaps and detergents to form lather or "suds." For these reasons, chemical water softener treatments have been developed to eliminate the calcium and magnesium ions. Washing soda ( a laundry aid), Na2Co3, an alkaline salt is often used to precipitate the calcium or magnesium ions as insoluble calcium or magnesium carbonate. Polyphosphate salts also soften water by binding calcium or magnesium ions.
Ion-exchange water-softening systems may also be installed in homes and businesses as a way to remove unwanted ions from water. When this method is used, water is allowed to pass through a bed of insoluble granular material that removes calcium or magnesium ions from the water in exchange for sodium or hydrogen ions. When zeolites (hydrous silicates) are used, sodium ions from the zeolite are exchanged for calcium or magnesium ions of the water. When the chemical can bind no more calcium, the complex is regenerated by flushing it with a solution of sodium chloride, which removes the calcium or magnesium ions and replaces them with sodium ions. If resins instead of zeolite are used, hydrogen ions rather than sodium ions replace the calcium and magnesium ions.

 Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) believe that cleaning and cooking with the proper water is very important. Find out more information at www.wisewaterint.com or call 1-866-427-7757.

You win some, you lose some. Don't forget to replenish your body with water.

So how much water should you drink before, during, and after a workout? First, make sure you’re well hydrated to begin with. Drink fluids throughout the day before you exercise. Then follow this formula from Melton:

• One to two hours before your workout, drink 15 to 20 ounces of water
• 15 minutes before you begin, drink between 8 and 10 ounces of water
• During your workout, drink another 8 ounces every 15 minutes.

You may need to drink more if you’re sweating heavily, especially if you’re exercising outdoors in very hot weather.
Carlson also recommends that you weigh yourself before and after any type of exercise. “For every pound lost, replace it with 16 to 20 ounces of fluid,” she suggests. If you lose weight during the workout, drink a bit more next time.
Many people like to use sports drinks during a workout, but that’s generally not necessary unless you’re working out for an extended period of time. “Most people who are working out for less than an hour at a time can get everything they need with just water,” Melton says.


Can You Drink Too Much Water?


It’s possible to drink too much water, but difficult to do. There is a condition called hyponatremia, usually found in endurance athletes. With hyponatremia, the blood becomes excessively diluted from too much water and sodium levels drop to dangerously low levels. This can lead to nausea, headaches, confusion, fatigue, and in extreme cases, coma and death.
But you’d have to drink gallons of water to suffer hyponatremia – enough to gain weight over the course of a workout, which is rare.
Just make sure you have a full water bottle handy and drink whenever you feel thirsty. If you weren’t getting enough water during workouts before, you’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.
You can improve your performance simply by drinking enough water!


Eagle Water Treatment Systems believes in replenishing our bodies with purified water everyday. Visit www.wisewaterint.com for more information or give us a call at 1-866-427-7757.