Spring-ing Into a Healthy Lifestyle

Water plays important role in health as seasons change

As winter fades into spring, the human body is typically forced to react to rises in temperature, sunlight and activity levels. Throughout this yearly adjustment, water consumption and usage becomes one of the most important variables in your health, the health of your children and your pets.
In an effort to make sure you are following through with the best water practices, your local Culligan dealer offers a few tips and facts about your water this spring:

•    Water makes up two-thirds of the human body, including 80 percent of brain tissue.

•    According to the Mayo Clinic, adults lose about a liter of water a day simply due to breathing, sweating and yes, bowel movements.

•    The “8 x 8” rule recommends adults drink eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day.

•    Children are encouraged to drink six to eight, eight-ounce glasses steadily throughout the day.

•    Pregnant women are recommended to drink 10, eight-ounce glasses per day.

•    An extra 1.5 to 2.5 glasses of fluid a day are suggested for individuals undertaking short bouts of exercise, especially as the weather warms.

•    Dehydration can cause your organs to function improperly, affecting both your mental and physical abilities. Children suffering from dehydration can sustain long-term damage to their organs.

Founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan continually develops new technologies to treat hard water and rid water contaminants. All products have been perfected through research and development, set standards in the water treatment industry, and are used by homes and businesses worldwide.