What Are the Signs of Dehydration in Children?
Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body isn’t getting the water it needs. Although it can happen to anyone, dehydration can be especially dangerous for young children. In...
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Discover the Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is a vital mineral that our bodies require in order to carry out proper functions. Without the right amount of magnesium, people often experience feelings of nausea and dizziness....
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10 Pieces of Gear Every Backcountry Photographer Should Own
Featured Contributor: Nate Luebbe, The Outbound Collective Multi-day treks through the backcountry require much more planning than your average outdoor photoshoot. Keeping you (and your camera) warm, dry, and functioning...
This SoulCycle Instructor's Workout Must-Have
Featured Contributor: Steph, Instructor at SoulCycle As an instructor at SoulCycle, I sweat for a living. Like LOTS of sweat - puddles, drops rolling down my face, hair-soaked, even-my-elbows-are-sweating gross...
Does Drinking Water Help You Sleep?
It is no secret that drinking water is important for our bodies to function. However, how does staying hydrated impact our sleep? While some worry that drinking too much water...
How to Choose Electrolyte Packets and Why ORS Is the Best Choice
Electrolytes are charged minerals that your body needs to perform properly. We get electrolytes from foods and beverages, but sometimes, we don’t get enough of the electrolytes we need. These...
How to Build a Hurricane Preparedness Kit
When it comes to disasters, being prepared can make a world of difference. Whether you live in an area that’s affected by massive wildfires, tornados, or hurricanes, it’s important to...
Is Sodium Bad for You? Here’s Why Not and How Sodium Helps Hydration
If someone asked you, “Is sodium bad for you?”, you’d probably be inclined to say yes. But you may be surprised to find out that’s not technically true. Sodium itself...
Is Coffee a Diuretic? How Caffeine Compounds Dehydration
The energy-boosting effect of caffeine found in instant coffee, espresso, or even tea and soda is one of the main reasons people enjoy these beverages each day. However, many caffeine-lovers...
Does Water Give You Energy? The Link Between Dehydration and Fatigue
You know that water is an essential component of overall health. Whether you’ve tried to boost your physical performance, increase weight loss, or boost mental capacity, you’ve probably been told...
Should You Really Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day: Recommended Water Intake
Water is critical for body functions and becoming dehydrated can cause fatigue, headaches, and dry skin. We all have heard the recommended water intake for adults is eight 8-ounce glasses...
Electrolyte Water: The Role of Electrolytes in Preventing Dehydration
The human body needs electrolytes — in the form of essential minerals including sodium, potassium, and calcium — in order to function properly. Electrolytes play a key role in muscle...
Why Water Before Bed Isn’t Enough: Hydration and the Value of ORS
We all know how important hydration is for job performance and working out, but it also plays a key role in getting good quality sleep. Dehydration can cause problems in...
Fact or Fiction: Not Drinking Enough Water Causes Dry Skin?
It’s commonly believed that dehydration has adverse effects on the skin. Namely, cosmetologists and other health and beauty professionals say that dehydration - caused by not drinking enough water –...
Oral Rehydration Solution: Its History & Efficacy Against Dehydration
An oral rehydration solution (ORS) is a mixture of salts, sugars, and drinking water. These solutions contain a precise ratio of glucose and electrolytes to address fluid loss in the...
Is Only Drinking Water Enough?
When we are thirsty, we often reach for our water bottle. In most cases, water is the perfect beverage for staying hydrated. However, drinking only water for an extended period...
4 Ways Post-Workout Dehydration Relief is Crucial to Recovery
For serious athletes, recovering from a workout is as important as the hard effort itself. One of the most fundamental ways to boost post workout recovery, however, has often been...
What is Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) & Why Does It Work So Well Against Dehydration?
Hundreds of millions of people live with the effects of dehydration every day. But in America, we don’t have a commonly used, effective and affordable remedy. The good news is...
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: How Dehydration Affects Sleep
It’s no secret that hydration plays a role in the way we feel and move throughout the day. When we don’t get enough fluids, headaches, dizziness, and sluggishness can set...
DripDrop: A Dysautonomia Game Changer
Featured Contributor: Abbey Freeman Haglund, Glass Body Steel Soul I am wrapping up my first month working full time. As I said after week 1, If you asked me or...
How to Get Electrolytes: A Guide to Oral Rehydration
You’ve probably heard about electrolytes but may not understand what they do or just how essential they are for the body. Electrolytes are charged vitamins and minerals that are present...