Proper Hydration Habits

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(NAPS)—Cold weather prompts amount of water for each beverage tle and by-pass the watercooler. You can’t become dehydrated in the Drink one or two 8-ounce glasses of water at the same manypeople to stow the waterbot- consumedwith caffeine or alcohol. winter, right? Wrong! The heated time each day,i.e., upon waking, air of homes andoffices can dry the skin, and cold air depletes water after brushing your teeth, with meals, before and after a workout, from the lungs. In fact, depending and at bedtime. on your weight and activity level— Make your water more pleasing to consume.Try chill- and especially if you drink beverages containing alcohol or caf- ing it and addinga slice of lemon feine—drinking eight glasses of water each day might not even be or lime. Improve your homewater. If you are dissatisfied with the enough to keep you properly hydrated! So where can you go for proper hydration facts? As part of its commitment to helping Americans create good water habits, Culli- gan, the water purification andfil- —_ ae ——— a How much watershould I drink? While eight 8-ounce serv- ings a day is a good start, your actual needs depend on your body smell or taste of your tap water, have your local health depart- ment, water utility, a state-certified testing laboratory or your Culligan dealer perform an in-home size, activity level, and even the water quality analysis. experts, including the Mayo Clinic, suggest dividing your weight in economical to enjoy. Offer a continuous supply of great-tasting tration expert, is offering a num- air temperature around you. Some gan.com) entitled “Are You Gettin’ half and using this number in ounces. Culligan’s Web site water to all family members. Try tion calculator to help you deter- in either 5-gallon or 0.5 liter bottles. Or, if you want filtered water ber of hydration resources to consumers. Try visiting a special section on its Website (www.culli Enough...Water?” In addition, order a free video and brochure on the benefits of proper hydration, either through its Website or its toll-free hotline (1-800-CULLIGAN). All of these resources help consumers dive into proper hydra- (www.culligan.com) offers a hydra- mineyour specific water needs. Drink hydrating bever- Make water easy, fun and having water delivered right to your homeoroffice at a great value available throughout the home, ages! Hydrating beverages (water, have a reverse osmosis waterfil- tion habits, and provide useful information and tips to follow any dehydrating beverages (with caffeine or alcohol), which cause the For example, here are a few of increased urination. To ensure adequate hydration, drink an equal will find it easy and fun to enjoy the taste of clean, refreshing water. For more information or to order the free hydration video and brochure, visit www.culligan.com. timeof the year. the hydration tips: milk, juice and decaffeinated soft drinks) can be undermined by body to actually lose water through tration system professionally installed. Either way, your family