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How to Hydrate Before, During, and After You Exercise Proper hydration is a key ingrediant to your health and athletic performance. To be at your best, plan to drink the right amount of H2O Energy Flow water before, during and after your workouts.

The present study evaluated, using a well-controlled dehydration protocol, the effects of 24 h fluid deprivation (FD) on selected mood and physiological parameters. In the present cross-over study, twenty healthy women (age 25 (SE 0·78) years) participated in two randomised sessions: FD-induced dehydration v. a fully hydrated control condition. In the FD period, the last water intake was between 18.00 and 19.00 hours and no beverages were allowed until 18.00 hours on the next day (23-24 h). Water intake was only permitted at fixed periods during the control condition. Physiological parameters in the urine, blood and saliva (osmolality) as well as mood and sensations (headache and thirst) were compared across the experimental conditions. Safety was monitored throughout the study. The FD protocol was effective as indicated by a significant reduction in urine output. No clinical abnormalities of biological parameters or vital signs were observed, although heart rate was increased by FD. Increased urine specific gravity, darker urine colour and increased thirst were early markers of dehydration. Interestingly, dehydration also induced a significant increase in saliva osmolality at the end of the 24 h FD period but plasma osmolality remained unchanged. The significant effects of FD on mood included decreased alertness and increased sleepiness, fatigue and confusion. The most consistent effects of mild dehydration on mood are on sleep/wake parameters. Urine specific gravity appears to be the best physiological measure of hydration status in subjects with a normal level of activity; saliva osmolality is another reliable and noninvasive method for assessing hydration status.

While many Americans will be firing up barbeques and attending family picnics this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer also brings searching for ways to stay cool, refreshed, and adequately hydrated. But does the average American know how much water to consume to avoid dehydration?

So, summer is started and that's why we should keep our body hydrated with water but drinking water is not only the way to hydrate yourself , even you you have many ways to have summer cooler drink to beat the heat: Have a look of these simple recipe of summer cooler drinks

Health and wellness during the summer is one of the most important thing for us stay hydrated and drink 12 glasses and take water content foods is also essential in summer days.Summer is the season where we should take care of our skin, health,due to the high sun rays skin effected and health also so try to adopt this given list below which helps you to stay health in summer

"We often get the question, "Am I dehydrated?" Well, if you are asking that question, the answer is probably "yes!" Check out these Doctor recommended tips to make sure you stay hydrated and healthy!"

A healthy start to the New Year begins at home. Joe Doss, president of the International Bottled Water Association, and Beth Greer, of Super Natural Mom, recently joined host Jonathan Hall on the blog cast "Around the Water Cooler," to discuss healthy starts for 2012. From a Hydration Calculator App to misconceptions about product safety, don't disregard these simple ways to make your life healthier.

Drinking water - tap, filtered, or bottled - is important for healthy hydration and plays a vital role in people's lives. Consumers choose bottled water for several reasons, including taste, quality, and convenience.

New data from the the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) show that in 2015 Americans' consumption of bottled water increased by 7.9 percent and bottled water sales are up 8.9 percent since the previous year. In fact, BMC now indicates that bottled water is poised to overtake carbonated soft drinks as America's largest beverage category by volume by 2017, if not by the end of 2016.

"Gallons" are "litres" and "while" is "whilst," but the message at the United Kingdom's Natural Hydration Council is the same as ours: consumers deserve to have unrestricted access to a healthy, safe, and convenient beverage choice, bottled water.

Cucumbers and Watermelons are made up of 95 percent water, making them an ideal hydrating and cooling agent. Watermelon is a rich source of potassium, which helps muscle and nerve function, works to maintain your body's proper electrolyte and acid-base balance, and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure. Cucumbers may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancer. Both are are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them useful for both weight loss and digestive health.

Do you know? 71% of Earth's Surface is covered with water. As water is a natural flavorless substance and most essential for all living beings on the earth. Almost 60% of the Human body is made up of water. So, the query arises that How much water should I drink in a day? It differs according to factors such as age, gender, and place where we live. Male requires more water than female because body fat of male is less as compared to female, also the amount of energy spent by a male is higher than female. Men require about 3 liters of water in a day i.e 0.79 gallons (12 Cups) whereas Women require 2.2 liters of water in a day i.e 0.58 gallons (9 Cups). Fruits, Vegetables, Smoothies, Milk, Herbal teas contain lots of water. Although water is best as it's zero calories and freely available. According to the weight of an individual one must drink half an ounce of water for every pound they weigh. Carry your water bottle where ever you go. Our body losses water in the form of saliva, urine, sweat, breathing, etc. This leads to a large amount of water loss from the body. So, to keep yourself, hydrated one must have more intake of water. Kids should have more water to keep them healthy. As it will help them to stay the active full day. Kids have more activities such as going to school, study, playing, etc as compared to adults. So, for the perfect growth of child parents should take care of their water intake.