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Stay hydrated in the winter months
Most people associate dehydration with hot weather, but you can get dehydrated in cold weather too. It isn’t always easy to get the fluids you need, especially when you’re on a mission. If you’re active outside for less than 2 hours, your risk for getting dehydrated is probably pretty low. But if you’re out in the cold for hours or even days, the combination of heavy clothing and high-intensity activity that makes you sweat could lead to dehydration.
Dehydration happens in cold weather for a number of reasons. Cold weather tends to move blood and other body fluids from your arms and legs to your core, increasing your urine output. Cold weather also decreases your body’s thirst sensation, which is normally an early sign of mild dehydration. Other signs of dehydration include headache, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle cramps, constipation, dry skin, and feeling dizzy or light-headed.
One way to see how hydrated you are is to check the color and amount of your urine. (Snow makes a good test spot.) Dark urine in smaller amounts than usual indicates dehydration. Ideally, your urine should be light yellow.
Are you hydrated? Take the urine color test: Hydrated shows color from Optimal as very pale yellow to Well Hydrated as medium yellow. Dehydrated shows dark yellow colors. You need to drink more water. Brown color: Seek medical aid. May indicate blood in urine or kidney disease. Some vitamins and supplements might cause a darkening of the urine unrelated to dehydration. Adapted from USAPHC by the Human Performance Research Center. hprc-online.org
Water and sports drinks are the best fluids to help you stay hydrated, even in cold weather. Energy drinks can have diuretic effects, dehydrating your body, so avoid using them as a substitute for water or sports drinks. Also avoid drinking alcohol in cold weather. It might make you feel warm initially, but it can reduce your body’s ability to retain heat.
When you exercise in the cold, don’t rely on thirst to tell you when you need to drink. Drink often and before you’re thirsty. You should take in 3–6 quarts of fluid per day (including what’s in your food) during cold-weather training and operations. Make sure to take in enough electrolytes (minerals in your blood such as sodium and potassium) if you’ll be out for more than 2 hours. Drinking too much plain water can cause hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your blood), which can result in severe brain damage or death.
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Spring is in the air! As the weather starts to get warmer, many people take advantage of this time of year to catch up on spring cleaning! There are hundreds of different cleaning solutions to choose from but the costs associated with these chemicals can be high! To cut down these costs, you could try making an inexpensive, easy-to-use, and natural alternative which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here are a few homemade substitutions that you can easily make using your purified Springs Mountain Water combined with common household products.
Note: These formulas and substitutions are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances in your home, and reduce the environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use, and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with any new product in your home.
All-Purpose Cleaner:
· ½ cup vinegar
· ¼ cup baking soda
· ½ gallon Springs Mountain Water
Combine the vinegar, baking soda, and water. Mix together well. Can be used in a spray bottle or by pouring a small amount on a towel. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.
Bathroom Mold Removal:
Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts Springs Mountain Water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower.
Oven Cleaner:
· ¾ cup baking soda
· ¼ cup salt
· ¼ cup Springs Mountain Water
Moisten oven surfaces with sponge and water. Combine the baking soda, salt, and Springs Mountain Water to form a thick paste. Spread paste throughout oven interior (avoid bare metals and any openings). Let sit overnight. Remove with spatula and wipe clean. For tough spots, rub gently with fine steel wool.
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Many people have heard about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. When issues like this arise, people become more aware of what they're putting in their bodies. Recently, traces of widely used and potentially harmful chemicals have shown up in three drinking water systems in Colorado, prompting officials to shut down three wells and start looking for the source. Compound materials once used in cookware coatings, firefighting foam, and other materials were detected in utilities serving about 69,000 people in the city of Fountain and the surrounding areas of Security-Widefield. While state officials say no health problems have been linked to the compounds, it is still quite concerning for the residents of these areas.
At Springs Mountain Water, we realize that clean drinking water is important to one’s health and well-being. We take pride in providing our customers with quality purified drinking water. To sign up for water delivery, simply click on the “Get Water Now” button on our website. In the meantime, our pricing information can be found under the “Services” tab.
Thank you for your interest in Springs Mountain Water and we look forward to hearing from you!
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The weather is starting to warm up in the Pikes Peak region and that’s a perfect reason to “get your drink on!” Of course the best way to quench your thirst is with an ice cold glass of Springs Mountain Water, but do you know what it takes to get that water into your home? Check out this neat video posted by Fox 21 News showing where the Colorado Springs Utilities water comes from and exactly how much work goes into it. http://fox21news.com/2015/03/25/where-our-water-comes-from/ Once the water arrives at our plant the filtration process which creates our purified water is implemented. Below, you can see the process.
If you would like to see a diagram of this process, head on over to our website! www.springsmountainwater.com