As a great believer in the importance of drinking water because of its positive impact on mental and physical fitness I have written several articles like this one on the ten important reasons to drink water.

Personally, to keep hydrated I carry a stainless steel water bottle and I even put together a stainless steel water bottle review to help people match their needs. The water bottle review is here.

After I wrote this review I have read about many more stainless steel water bottles entering the market but the information is scattered all over the internet. So I am in the process of creating an up to date concise review which will be a great help if you are planning on making a purchase.

As a sampler of what is to come I will gather some details on a new water bottle one of my friends says she believes is the most stylish stainless steel water bottle on the market. I am not jumping out to buy it since my own stainless bottle gets bumped around a bit when I am hiking and this stylish item would get damaged. But I have to say since it shows some class it might get more people I know carrying a water bottle since they don’t like the look of many of the current bottles on the market.

Enough said. Check out Amazon they often offer some pricing deals if you look around their site. Click on the following link US canteen Brushed Stainless Steel Double-Walled Canteen or the image below for up to date details.

Note: If you follow one of this posting’s links to the Amazon site for current pricing and you decide to buy an item you do NOT pay anymore than if you went directly to the Amazon site and I do receive a few cents for my time to research and write this.

News Update: The New Stainless Steel Water bottle Review covering TWELVE brands is via this link check it out

Enjoy a wonderful day,

David

Before and During the Flight

I am not a doctor so you can check this out for yourself but I have read that during a flight due to the air conditioning adults can lose up to 24 oz or 2/3 of a liter of precious body water content. This dehydration can mess up my thinking and perhaps, yours too. So it makes sense that before you (and I) fly to make sure we are well hydrated by sipping water on the day of departure.

Also, it is recommended that during the flight make sure to drink water and be aware that if you drink diuretics like pop, coffee and alcohol during the flight you will need to drink more water to compensate for the dehydration this type of drinks causes. A good rule of thumb I heard is for every cup of a diuretic you drink, drink a cup of water.

Also, if you eat water laden vegetables and fruits during the flight this will also help counter dehydration. It is best in my experience to avoid eating nuts and other dry foods that require your body to take in more water to digest them. So no more in flight mini pretzels! Perhaps, the ‘post flight fatigued feeling’ that you have had in the past was only caused by dehydration. Check it out and see what happens for you.

On Arrival

Are you going to somewhere cold? You may be surprised that you need to drink more water in cold as well as in hot climates. If you are in a cold climate I have read your lungs will work harder to get inside you the precious oxygen you need to survive. This extra work draws the moisture out of your lungs quicker and your lungs must stay moist to function properly. In a hot climate, as you most likely know, you need to drink more water as the heat draws water from your body.

On arrival you need to continue sipping water throughout the day so you will need to get to you baggage as soon as you can and find and fill up your water bottle so you have water availalble to drink. If you don’t have a water bottle to carry with you when you are traveling you will want to check out the Stainless Steel Water Bottle review I posted here. Some bottles are insulated so they stay cool longer. Check out the details.

If you are looking for more information on the importance of water in your body or you are looking for this information to share with a friend. You can read this other posting Ten reasons why water is important for your Success and Wellness.

The best of everything to you always,

David

Number one

Water helps keep your lungs moist so you can breath easier especially on hot or cold days.

Number two

Water helps keep your eyes moist so you can see clearly and experience less eye fatigue.

Number three

Water helps keep your mouth moist so you can create saliva so you can digest easier and speak more comfortably.

Number four

Water helps you regulate your body temperature – extremely important.

Number five

Water helps protect your organs  and tissues.

Number six

Water helps prevent constipation.

Number seven

Water helps dissolves minerals and other nutrients in the body.

Number eight

Water lessens the burden on your kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products.

Number nine

Water helps your body recover from mental and physical fatigue.

Number ten

Water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells in the brain and other parts of the body.

Number ten is extremely important to remember as you go about your day so that you experience less stress and higher levels of mental clarity. Once again, it is water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells in the brain.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A few years ago I read the pioneering book on the life changing impact water has on the human body. The book was called ‘Your Body’s Many Cries for Water’ By Dr. Batmanghelidj.

I recommend you get a copy of  Your Body’s Many Cries for Water for yourself and for anyone you know who will benefit from this information. I cannot emphasis more the importance of understanding what water does in your  body.

I also recommend if you are looking for a healthy solution to carry your water with you check out my Stainless Steel Water bottle review for adults and my childrens stainless steel water bottle review.

Plus you need to read my article Poison in the Tap water – notes on a TV documentary.

The best of everything to you,

David

P.S. To my surprise I still meet many people who are NOT aware of the importance of water to how our body functions. I urge you to do your friends and co-workers a favour by forwarding to them the link to this post with a simply “Read this valuable Info”. The difference you could make could be life changing.