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Hydration

How to Get Your Senior Relatives to Drink More Water

Aging is a prerequisite for fluid and electrolyte imbalances particularly as the body’s ability to store water decreases. Therefore, it can be more difficult for elderly individuals to adapt to changes in temperature. Plus, as we age our sense of thirst also reduces, so when we eventually do have a drink, our levels may already be very low. Medical conditions…
HydrateM8
01/03/2018
Hydration

The Importance of hydration when breastfeeding

Mums to be will certainly know the importance of a healthy diet whilst pregnant and also making the right choice of healthy foods and the right balance. Equally as important once baby says ‘hello’ to the world, is to continue making healthy choices and to lose any excess ‘baby fat’ through eating the right foods and taking moderate exercise. During…
HydrateM8
19/01/2018
Nutrition

Top 7 most Dehydrating Foods

Any regular reader of our blog will be fully aware of just how important staying hydrated is to the human body. We need to be aware of just how much fluid we are losing over the course of a day (and the use of a HydrateM8 bottle will help you remain on top of balancing the levels of water within…
HydrateM8
13/01/2018
Hydration

The Dangers of Dehydration

It’s no secret that water is hugely important to the human body. Whilst we can theoretically survive for up to three days without any intake of fluid, dehydration is a very dangerous condition, and symptoms of it that should be taken seriously. What is Dehydration? In short, dehydration is an imbalance of the levels of water, sugar and salt within…
HydrateM8
11/01/2018
Hydration

Why do we get thirsty?

Like many things in life, thirst appears to be a simple issue to resolve – simply reach for a bottle of cool, refreshing water and banish that sensation from whence it came. This, however, ignores the science behind why we feel thirsty in the first place – which could be something serious that ought to be acknowledged. The most common…
HydrateM8
11/01/2018
Hydration

Don’t throw rice water away – it prevents dehydration!

You may think we have lost our marbles – but honestly, rice water has some amazing health-giving properties. Yes, we mean the water that you have just cooked your rice in! Rice water, sometimes called Kanji in the Asian world is extremely beneficial for your body, but also for your skin and hair. It may sound strange to put that…
HydrateM8
19/09/2017
Hydration

The Best Reasons to Drink Water

It is great to see the increasing amount of people carrying water bottles, whether going to or from work, at their desk or out in the sun.The amount of water you drink is based on your body weight and your level of activity, and even the conditions under which you work and play. (more…)
HydrateM8
12/09/2017
Hydration

All About Sodium and Hydration

Whilst our bodies need water, we also need sodium for maintaining healthy muscle content and also operative nerve function. Sodium is an electrolyte, which acts as a balancer for the fluid in both your blood and the cells that surround. Sodium is a vital agent, but like most other ‘balancers’ in our bodies, lack of, or excess can cause untold…
HydrateM8
07/09/2017
Wellbeing

Time to talk about the colour of your pee!

Staying hydrated is imperative for keeping a healthy mind and body, and there are 12 signs and symptoms of dehydration which you must watch out for. Since the biggest indication of your hydration levels is the colour of your pee, we've put together a 'healthy pee chart' for you to download. (more…)
HydrateM8
30/01/2017