19 Aug

The Importance Of Keeping Yourself Hydrated

Posted in News, Promotional Products on 19.08.15 by John Meloche

Gym woman drinking water from a bottleIt’s a hot and muggy day today in the City of Toronto, where Synergy Marketing makes its headquarters. Now, we’re not ones to complain. We haven’t forgotten how cold the winter is. We love summer and hope we have many more weeks of it left! However, with that said, it’s important to remember that when the temperatures rise and the humidity rises with it, we should all be taking measures to beat the heat.

Arguably, the most important way to get through a humid day is to stay hydrated. Yes, the importance of drinking water should not be underestimated. It is a mandatory part of our lives, needed each and every day. If you’ve spent even one day not drinking any water – and, to be honest, we know a lot of people like this! – you’re certainly not doing your body any favours. Let it be made clear: you need to drink water!

According to Jeff Behar of BodyBuilding.com, water is the single most critical nutrient for our bodies’ health, growth and development. “The human brain is composed of 95% water; blood is 82% water; the lungs are nearly 90% water,” he informs us, “It is not only the most important nutrient in the body, but also the most abundant. Water is critical to the balance of all the body’s systems, including the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys and muscles.”

Still not convinced that drinking water is mandatory? To put it bluntly, you would die without it. Now, most people know this. But many still take drinking water for granted. They feel that if they are thirsty, they can go to many other tastier beverages to quench their thirst. But it needs to be understood that water is needed for good health. And we’re talking about water that is free of any sugars or unnecessary carbonation.

“Your body depends on water to survive,” states FamilyDoctor.org, “Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work correctly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate joints.” Clearly, it’s important to remember that drinking water – especially on hot days – isn’t just a matter of quenching thirst. Keep in mind that your body is replenishing its supply of water which it is constantly losing.

As FamilyDoctor.org points out, “water makes up more than half of your body weight. You lose water each day when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when you breathe. You lose water even faster when the weather is really hot, when you are physically active, or if you have a fever. Vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to rapid water loss. If you don’t replace the water you lose, you can become dehydrated.”

Behar definitely agrees. In fact, he explains just how detrimental it is to our health to omit water from regular consumption. “A 2% drop in body water can cause a small but critical shrinkage of the brain, which can impair neuromuscular coordination, decrease concentration, and slow thinking,” he reveals, “Dehydration can also reduce endurance, decrease strength, cause cramping, and slow muscular response.”

At Synergy Marketing, we support the concept of staying hydrated. And we certainly hope you do as well. Proudly, we offer an awesome array of water bottles to our clients who are looking to make favourable impressions on their favourite clients, colleagues and co-workers. Attach your business name and logo to a great water bottle today and advertise your business in the healthiest way possible!

To place your order, give us a call at 1-877-748-9884!

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08 Jul

The Importance Of Staying Hydrated All Summer Long

Posted in News, Promotional Products on 08.07.14 by John Meloche

DRK-03_BIG-160x160It’s hot out there folks! Even during the muggy and cloudy days of summer, the humidity is still something that can make us sweat and feel like we’ve just experienced a workout – just because we’re outside. We suppose this is what they mean by the “dog days of summer”. That’s not to say that summer still isn’t an incredibly joyful season. It just means that it’s important that we all stay hydrated.

Consuming water is an excellent year-round practice. But making sure that you are carrying around a water bottle with you all summer long should be a practice that becomes commonplace. On EatDrinkBetter.com, Rachel Fox writes that “water helps lubricate internal surfaces, flushes toxins through the kidneys, transports nutrients throughout the body, maintains healthy blood pressure, regulates body temperature and sustains healthy vital organs.”

So it’s pretty obvious, as Fox notes, that water is one of the most important components of our daily diets. Dr. Daemon Jones agrees. On Ehmpower.com, he reveals that “every day our body loses water in normal processing, in chemical reactions, when we go to the bathroom (both urination and defecation), sweating, and small amounts each time we exhale.” Bottom line: staying hydrated is a mandatory part of maintaining optimum health.

Sometimes, we don’t even realize that our most common ailments are results of dehydration. Fox points out some of the symptoms of dehydration so that we can all get better acquainted with reasons why we need to drink water so regularly. They include dry mouth, which is perhaps the most obvious. However, headaches, nausea, vomiting, irritability, fatigue, decreased urination, constipation, dizziness, fever and even delirium are all recognized signs of dehydration.

Dr. Jones affirms that we shouldn’t assume that we are hydrating ourselves properly by drinking just any type of fluid. Coffees, juices and sodas don’t necessarily cut it. “Fluids that contain caffeine can act as a diuretic and cause your body to lose water content instead of gain water, especially if you are drinking more than 40 ounces per day,” he writes, “Sodas (regular or diet), coffee or teas that have caffeine should not be considered hydrating, especially during the hot weather.”

So how much water do we all really need? Is that whole “eight glasses a day” thing really accurate? Fox actually recommends that we drink even more! She reveals that “The National Institute of Medicine recommends about 3 litres of fluid for males and 2 litres for women…The general recommendation for eight 8 oz glasses of water per day converts to about 1.9 litres. This amount would be sufficient for most women, males need slightly more.”

Of course, the amount of water we all need will increase the more active we are and the more we sweat. Naturally, you’re bound to sweat more during the summer. So getting as much water in your system as possible is highly recommended. “If you’re exercising when the weather is hot, it is even more important to make sure water is part of your daily routine. This means drinking water even when you don’t feel thirsty,” says Dr. Jones.

So what does this all mean for your business? Well, sure staying hydrated is important for you to function properly each and every day. But you have the opportunity to help your customers do the same! Give out promotional water bottles with your company name and logo on them. They are the perfect gifts to give out all summer long. Have a quick chat with your clients about what you read in today’s blog and send them on their way with promo gifts that guarantee that they’ll be thinking about you in the months to come.

To order your promotional water bottles today, call Synergy Marketing at 1-877-748-9884.

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