ANYONE who has read this blog more than once knows that we promote the importance of water for both mental and physical performance with a cold, steely consistency. But science that mercurial harridan with aces up her sleeve has discovered a circumstance in which mental efficiency is actually hampered by a tall, cold glass of [...]
Water has long been used to help rehabilitate sports injuries, but healthy athletes can also dive in to supplement their training. “Working out in water is great for building cardiovascular capacity and muscle strength, and it’s a great complement to your land training,” says Stephen Clark, P.T., president of Athletic Physical Therapy of Southern California. [...]
You are able at this point to make the most of one of the most important and abundant natural resources of our planet? Water. The majority of our body is comprised of about 70% water and our brain is composed of about 80% water. A large portion of our body’s functions are regulated by water, [...]
Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for the following functions:
It acts as solvents for nutrients.
It aids in digestion and absorption.
It transports materials throughout the body.
It eliminates [...]
H2o. Two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen, are all that make up the most important substance to all living things on earth.
Water, as it is more commonly known, has a slight hint of blue in its most pure form and is known to be the most universal solvent. In its three states, [...]