♦ Immersing our bodies in cold temps may help build our tolerance for stress and possibly even long-term anxiety. These days, if you ask people whether or not they feel some kind of stress they’re liable to laugh. Of course, we’re stressed! Small doses of acute stress (like...
Read MoreWater is a vital component of life, second only to oxygen. The human body is made up mainly of water. Calculations show that it should contain 65% of water at a minimum. This goes up to 85% in the case of certain organs like the brain. ↓ While...
Read MoreDo we really need to drink all that water? Are eight 8-ounce glasses a day really necessary for optimal health? The “8 x 8” recommendation is so ubiquitous, it needs to be addressed. ↓ There are a lot of papers published in the fitness literature showing benefit...
Read MoreHow Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning Can Reboot Your Body * Every culture has their morning rituals for wellness. In Hawaii, some islanders paddle out into the surf on dawn patrol before they even wipe the sleep out of their eyes. On another little set of islands...
Read MoreWater Rituals Around the World Whether they involve steaming or soaking, geothermal or heated tap water, bathing traditions worldwide offer the community, cleansing, spiritual renewal—and sometimes a legend or two. * Destination hot springs range from luxe to side-of-the-road rustic. For safe soaking, stay hydrated and check with...
Read MoreDo You Drink Enough Water? The lowdown on staying hydrated * A common refrain we hear is that the key to staying hydrated is drinking eight glasses of water a day. While this is a good barometer, the easiest way to know how much to drink is to...
Read More* Fluid Motion: Have You Tried Aqua Yoga? * The 1950s had Esther Williams starring as a Million Dollar Mermaid. The 1990s had aqua aerobics classes on the Lido Deck. Today, the new sensation in the pool is aqua yoga, which plunges traditional asanas and breathing techniques into...
Read More* Secure Home Services Reasserts Importance of Clean Drinking Water * Water is a fundamental human need. Each person on Earth requires at least 20 to 50 liters of clean, safe water a day for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene. The human body is more than two thirds...
Read More