Summer is in full swing! This time of year usually calls for more activities outdoors. Typical summertime fun includes hanging out at the beach or pool, gardening, grilling or simply going for leisurely strolls. All of these activities usually go hand in hand with some amount of sweating. Summer is an especially tough time for folks who have to work outdoors.

It’s so important to stay hydrated during any time of year, but it’s especially important in the summertime when temperatures are soaring. Dehydration can even be downright dangerous!

Hydration Actually Matters

The Dangers of Not Being Fully Hydrated

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water …

Bottled Water HEALTH SCARE…E. Coli Found: Breaking News!

Ahhhh…clean and pristine bottled water…always worth the premium cost, right?

Until…NOW! Witness This Shocking Eye-Opening Discovery…

Here is a story pulled directly from the news headlines yesterday.

“Pennsylvania Bottling Company Recalls Bottled Water Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination.”

If the risk of E.Coli being in your water is not enough to make you stop buying bottled water, then here are more reasons.

5 Reasons to STOP Drinking Bottled Water Now

1. It’s wasteful. Producing the bottles for American consumption requires the equivalent of more than 17 million barrels of oil, not including the energy for transportation.
2. It’s expensive. Bottled water can cost anywhere from 240 to 10,000 times more

Kick Off Summer in an Alkaline Way!

Summer is officially here! This is the time for vacations, fun and a lot of relaxation. It’s my favorite time of year! Here are some tips for you to keep your body, your house and even your garden alkaline strong all summer long!

The Acidic/Alkaline Garden…What Do Your Plants Thirst For?

If you’re an avid gardener, you know that different plants thrive in different levels of pH. First, get to know your soil and test it to see what pH it is. You can find a soil test kit at your local gardening or home improvement store or even online. Once you know the pH of your soil, you will …

Playing poker is not as easy as some people think. In fact, it can be as gruelling mentally as any other sport, as you can see on ricardo-laguna.com.  Unlike other casino games that are based purely on luck, poker has a lot to do with the skills of the player and less with chance. Staying focused is key to making the right choices during a game, but so is staying well hydrated, and we will explain why in the following paragraphs.

Dehydration is your enemy

Dehydration impairs your cognitive functions. Apart from the fact that your throat will be dry and achy thus driving your attention away from the game, your alertness will be decreased. Your energy levels will drop and you …