WATER - What Can You Say, We All Need Water!
Oh boy, did I find some interesting lens that were already built on squidoo. I'll share these with you along with more tidbits that I learned doing a bit of research. You know how it is when your focused on a topic, you're attracted to so many area that you never would have gone to, that's what happened to me.
This great picture was done by John Flinchbaugh, I found it on Flickr, it displays how I see our bodies compared to water. Excellent picture!!!
This was a very fun lens to make and I hope you'll enjoy it.
Here's a little "Still Water" for you while you enjoy some of the information. You can click on the Pause button any time.
Why Water
Let me tell you why I think water is so vital
This a picture of my kids and a couple of their friends when we found water after we had been hiking in the mountians in Radium, B.C. It was one of those times that we left the campsite with a couple of water bottles to go on a short hike.
Two hours later, a couple miles away from the campsite, temperature's hitting around 35 C, climbing up and down on a switchback trail, these kids where total troopers, but crying for water.
We hit this creek half way home, it was down in a ridge, water never tasted so good, wet, cold and fresh from the mountain springs
Hiking back home was a lot easier, with everyone hydrated again, smiles where back and we enjoyed the walk home, just from having water again. Amazing!
We need water to keep our bodies cool in hot tempatures and hydrated during exercising otherwise we deplete this moisture from other sources in our bodies like our muscles and organs causing cramps, headaches to a point where we become lethargic. We see this in small children when they become sick and dehydrated, it can be fatal.
Moral of this story is to always have extra water on hand !!
The other day I was donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Bank. In the chair across from me was another lady who'd already been poked in one arm a few times, the nurse couldn't find a vein strong enough to hold the needle.
Then they tried the other arm and still could find the vein. Of course this freaked me out a little, so I asked my nurse what happened? This is when I learnt that if your body isn't hydrated enough your veins are like raisins they shrivel up to help force the blood through the body. When you are hydrated imagine your veins like fat juices grapes and it's easier for them to find a vein.
Water Deficiency: Loss of body water amounting to 10% of the body weight impairs work performance and is associated with nausea, weakness, delirium, and hyperthermia. Signs of dehydration include poor skin turgor, skin tenting on the forehead, decreased urine output, concentrated urine, sunken eyes, dry mucous membranes in the mouth and nose, orthostatic blood pressure changes and tachycardia. Water losses exceeding 20% of body weight are life-threatening." courtesy of Feinberg Northwestern University
Water Tips of the Day
Here are a couple of tips about drinking 8 glasses of water a day
Several of the articles I read had very similar versions of the benefits of drinking eight 8oz glasses of water a day. One health guru commented that the actual amount of water a person should drink is 32oz (4 cups) for every 50 pounds of body weight. A 150 pound women then should drink 12 cups of water or 96 oz or about 3 liters.
Here's a list of other Tips that are very common. Are they a Myth or Not. Vote on the you've heard or like.
91-100% Water content of Selected Foods
Water, any type
Milk
Coffee
Soup
Sports drink
Watermelon
Strawberries
Broccoli
Lettuce
Tomato
The Source of Life
BUT, it can also be The Source of Death
What we consider "dirty" water, other would walk miles for, and we flush our water down a drain to never neverland not thinking about the waste. Turning on the taps like we have a million gallons at our disposal, and we do!
I know it's hard for to change or to deny ourselves this luxury, but I would strongly suggest that we all think about conserving water.
If you can, watch this clip by Good and think about the water you have at your disposal.
Summertime is Watertime
Stay Hydrated!
Water is essential for the body to work properly. It helps us beat the heat by playing a role in regulating body temperature. Drinking enough water is especially important in the summer, when the combination of dehydration and heat can have serious consequences.
Drink Water for Thirst-Pop, slurpees and sports drinks have added sugar and calories that you do not need.
Bring It Along, - Carrying a water bottle with you makes it easy to drink enough no matter where you go.
Take Water Breaks, - to quench your thirst when playing or working outside for long periods of time.
Boost the Flavor, - Add fruit pieces to your water (lemon or lime) to add some zip.
Sip a Little Extra, - Make sure to drink extra before and after being active.
Take It Outside-, - Keeping active is an important part of healthy living for the whole family. Take advantage of the warm weather and head outdoors together. It's as easy as going for a walk, bicycle ride, or trip to the park. Don't forget your sun screen. Make the most of your summer and get moving!
80 - 90% Water Content
Soda Fruit juices
Non-carbonated fruit drinks
Cantaloupe
Orange
Apple
Pear
Grapes
Peach
Gelatin
Kids and Water
Do you like to drink water?
All Kids love to play with water! But, what about them drinking water? I've never heard a kid say "oops I haven't had my 6 glasses of water today." So, how do we know that our little angels are getting enough water to keep their little bodies hydrated? Check these cute bottles.-
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New Wave Enviro Water Bottles
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Stainless steel is a safe alternative to plastic. New Wave Enviro water bottles are safe, bpa-free and leach-proof. New Wave Enviro reusable water bottles are made from stainless steel and come in a variety of styles and colors. New Wave Enviro wat...
70-79% Water Content
Peas
Frozen yogurt
Popsicle
Banana
Some fish
Eggs
Casseroles
It's Amazing Who's Drinking Water
It has to be important if you can Blog about Drinking Water
- Merry Christmas from Drinking Water Fountains | Drinking Water ...
- If you are looking into getting an outdoor drinking fountain you can view the range from Drinking Water Fountains here or if you simply would like to know more please contact us on contact@drinkingwaterfountains.co.uk or call 0845 500 ...
- PROCTOR AND GAMBLE'S PUR PACKETS CLEAN DRINKING WATER ...
- But since 2004, they have also been sharing clean drinking water with the world. Under the moniker of their PUR brand, a brand that encompasses drinking water filters for sinks, refrigerators and pitchers, P&G has been distributing ...
- Jacob M. Appel: Beyond Fluoride: Pharmaceuticals, Drinking Water ...
- If we are willing to ingest fluoride to prevent tooth decay, surely we can tolerate a trace of lithium to prevent suicides.
- They gave us a republic...:: Toxic coal ash in our drinking water ...
- Don't worry; the PSC will never deny the permit. But even asking Big Power to explain itself is a huge step forward. Cross-posted at Blue in the Bluegrass. Yellow Dog :: Toxic coal ash in our drinking water - yum. ...
Less than 69% Water Content
Potatoes
Bread
Pasta
Rice
Beef
Poultry
Nuts
Baked goods
Crackers
Chips
Cold Sparkling Water Cooling that Hot Dry Sandy Taste
Have you ever been so thirsty that the puddles in the streets look like a bottle Perrier dripping with condensation ready to be poured into a tall glass with a slice of lemon???
Many times I've been busted on this. Not a very good thing when out hiking with my two kids, any water we find they get first. Not that I don't leave prepared, we always have our canteens/water bottles, we just have so much fun hiking and get distracted next thing you know we're further away from camp then we thought, hiking back always seems longer and dryer.
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Water Fountains.
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Del.icio.us Drinking Water
Articles backing up the fact that you need Water!
Article after article, country after country will tell you the same thing. Clean drinking water is vital to your health.
Researching different sites for clarification and validation, I came across several sites all reciting the same thing. It's so simple and yet so many people do not drink the recommend amounts of water per day. Could be from lack of clean drinking water, but around here, it's just not thought of when you have so many alternatives like sodas, juices, coffees and teas. We NEED simple clear water for our bodies to function properly.
Who's Vulnerable
Groups most vulnerable to dehydration, infants, elderly adults, and athletes.
Who are either not able to adequately express thirst sensations or to detect them!
Water on Wikipedia
It's such a non descript topic, but so essential
Water is a ubiquitous chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and oxygen and is essential for all known forms of life.United Nations
In typical usage, water refers only to its liquid form or state, but the substance also has a solid state, ice, and a gaseous state, water vapor or steam. Water covers 71% of the Earth's surface. On Earth, it is found mostly in oceans and other large water bodies, with 1.6% of water below ground in aquifers and 0.001% in the air as vapor, clouds (formed of solid and liquid water particles suspended in air), and precipitation.
Water Vapor in the Climate System, Special Report, AGU, December 1995 (linked 4/2007). Vital Water UNEP. Oceans hold 97% of surface water, glaciers and polar ice caps 2.4%, and other land surface water such as rivers, lakes and ponds 0.6%. A very small amount of the Earth's water is contained within biological bodies and manufactured products.
Water on Earth moves continually through a cycle of evaporation or transpiration (evapotranspiration), precipitation, and runoff, usually reaching the sea. Over land, evaporation and transpiration contribute to the precipitation over land.
Clean, fresh drinking water is essential to human and other lifeforms. Access to safe drinking water has improved steadily and substantially over the last decades in almost every part of the world. There is a clear correlation between access to safe water and GDP per capita."Public Services", Gapminder video However, some observers have estimated that by 2025 more than half of the world population will be facing water-based vulnerability.name=Kulshreshtha1998> A recent report (November 2009) suggests that by 2030, in some developing regions of the world, water demand will exceed supply by 50%."Charting Our Water Future: Economic frameworks to inform decision-making" Water plays an important role in the world economy, as it functions as a solvent for a wide variety of chemical substances and facilitates industrial cooling and transportation. Approximately 70% of freshwater is consumed by agriculture.
Drinking Water on the Amazon
Want to know what's really in your drinking water?
Amazon has hundreds of books that you can purchase to check out the research on what your drinking and how even the cleanest water might not be that good for you. Add chemicals or taking nutritients out does it help us? What do you think?
Drinking Water Quality - Taking Responsibility by Lloyd A. Freeman
Drinking water problems are not new, but they are more...1 point
A Guide to Healthy Drinking Water: "All You Need To Know About The Water You Drink" by Dr. Patrick J Udeh
In actuality, this book is written for the general more...1 point
The Drinking Water Book: How to Eliminate Harmful Toxins from Your Water by Colin Ingram
THE DRINKING WATER BOOK takes a level-headed look more...0 points
Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards by Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, National Research Council
Most people associate fluoride with the practice o more...0 points
Drinking Water Quality: Problems and Solutions by N. F. Gray
This textbook provides a comprehensive review of t more...0 points
Can I Get You a Glass of Water?
Stop a minute and think about water
When you really think about water, what do you think about?
That you could have a glass, scotch on the rocks, ice cubes, you need to shower, going to the pool, your pet needs water, your lawn needs watering, washing your floors, windows, laundry, (okay I never think of that when I think of water) Inquiring minds would love to know.
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- jgelien jgelien Dec 10, 2009 @ 8:05 am
- At my house we have a well and the water is the best I've ever had and always ice cold even in the summer. As a result, I tend to drink it more than any other beverage. In fact, reading your lens has made me suddenly very thirsty. Great job. 5*
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Dec 7, 2009 @ 3:22 am
- I think about how man has, throughout history, polluted the water and how even the far northern ice fields are melting so quickly that the animals are turning cannibalistic and the marine life is endangered. We need to get smart fast or we'll all be in trouble. A great lens that deserves 5*s for sure.
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- Barry Barry Oct 21, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
- Some lenses are a little dry...not this one! Water can be a problem, too, like when it becomes polluted. See these images for instance.
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- JustBon-Crochet-Designs JustBon-Crochet-Designs May 16, 2009 @ 1:14 am
- Great lens on a vital resource. Glad you found the "Add Music" lens useful :) Perfect songs and sounds to complement your lens. 5*s.
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- amsae64 amsae64 May 13, 2009 @ 5:31 am
- this lens is one of the best lenses i have ever read,thank you for your effort to create such a lens like that.5****
by the way the music is fantastic thank you again.
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Water on Squidoo
Everyone has a need for water
Absorb these lens, if you can.
- What is Purified Water?
- Of all the water in the world, only 3% is considered "fresh" and of that 3% most has been polluted by organic or industrial pollution.
Municipal tap water smells and tastes bad and containes significant amounts of contaminants so many people have turned to bottled water as a source of drinking water..... - Any Idea Whats in The Water You Drink?
- Is your tap water really that bad or are we just being paranoid?
Clean water is one of the most important needs of our bodies. It is a sad fact that something as essential to life as clean drinking water can no longer be granted to us..... - Is It True That Drinking Water Makes You Lose Weight?
- Hello There!
If you are someone that is looking to lose weight effectively... then you have probably been searching all around the internet looking for the best all around way. Which way is healthy?.... - Benefits of Drinking Water Filter System
- How sure are you that you are getting the clean and safe drinking water? Are you suffering from a water borne disease? Drinking water filter will provide you clean, pure and safe drinking water and to the entire family. It would be the best you could offer to you and your family's health.....
- Dinosaurs and Our Water Today
- Dinosaurs drank the very same water we drink today ... after all .. water does not "go away".... there is no "new water". Water continues circling in the earth's water cycle century after century after century. ...
What Do You Think?
You may think I'm off my rocker!
Here you go! If you agree with me that water is probably the number one most important staple we need to keep our bodies health let us know.
But, wait! You don't think that water is important???
I'm always happy to hear what others think. Maybe salt? or Food? is more important to survive. Or maybe something more concrete like Money?
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