SUMMER WATER LIBATION DAILY HYDRATION

SUMMER WATER LIBATION DAILY HYDRATION

The weekend celebration of America's independence July 4, 2014 is upon us. Temperatures are up to over 80 degrees, hey its summertime let the festivities begin. 

Water hydration will decide how well you move through not just the day's celebrations but also throughout the summer. 

Why is hydration important? 

During the warmer weather our body uses up more of the fluids it generally retains through perspiration. The body should maintain at least 60% average water capacity at all times to function optimally. Even though the body releases its fluids through perspiration through the year, in warmer weather the body does release more fluids through the various activities such as walking, and other outdoor activities like tennis, jogging, baseball. Also with indoor activities we see the effects of higher temperatures with the increased effects of sweating through the loss of valuable electrolytes.

Water packed with electrolytes is necessary to maintain the balance of cells, muscles and organs to allow your body to work efficiently. Water consist of sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium; all electrolytes that supports the body functions preventing health challenges such as muscle cramps and fatigue as well as retaining the high level of optimal body performances.

Drinking water and maintaining a high internal water level during the warmer months; will make a difference in how well one manages a high wellness consistency. Some of the tremendous benefits of hydrating is the increase of potassium levels important in preventing muscle cramps. But it is also important in the maintenance of sodium since it is in absorption of sodium that will prevent muscle cramps. Drinking pure water will also ensure your supply of calcium which is necessary to regulate muscle contractions and the heart rhythm. Calcium supports the metabolism of vital nutrients and other body functions including that of the heart and skeletal.  

Another mineral that water will supply is magnesium which relaxes the muscles and supports the metabolism of glucose and also supports the metabolism of calcium. It is not enough to take magnesium only, in order to receive the maximum benefits of magnesium it must be teamed with calcium. Calcium is most important for muscle flexibility and maintenance.

Along with good old H2O, one of the ways to increase the amount of minerals you absorb and retain is by drinking all natural organic coconut water. In countries such as Thailand and other tropical climates like the Caribbean coconuts are picked fresh daily; but most of the United States coconut water is bought in containers or bottles and although a few of them are simply 100% coconut water the truth is most are not. I can go on and on about all of the various coconut waters that are on the supermarket and health food shelves; however, the important thing to remember when purchasing coconut water is to always read your labels. The list on the containers should read coconut water. Any other added products, are an indication for you to leave that container on the store shelf. True coconut water is already equipped with all the minerals and only minerals, which are necessary to support your maintenance of a vibrant healthy body. Remember you are on a mission to maintain your hydration and maintain a wellness body environment.

Here’s to your wellness.