How much Water intake is beneficial for your health?

How much Water intake is beneficial for your health?

How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day:-

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the daily fluid intake varies and depends on the person’s age, gender, medical conditions, and daily activity

(1) The National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine recommends women to drink 2.7 liters (91 Oz) of total water (from all food and beverages), and men to drink a total of 3.7 liters (125 Oz)

(2) Scientists from the Netherlands recommend 2.2 liters of water for women and 3 liters for men per day

(3) So, it is clear that it is not true that everyone should drink 3-4 liters of water every day. You must talk to your doctor and restrict your daily water intake to a maximum of 3 liters.

So, what should you do if you accidentally overdrink water? How can it be treated? Find out in the following section.

Drawbacks of drinking too much:-

(1) But drinking too much of it (over hydration) can lead to water intoxication. (2) Over hydration can lead to hyponatremia, impaired brain function, and sometimes death

(2) Since about 50% of adults are dehydrated, doctors and dietitians ask us to keep ourselves hydrated

(3) But this is often misconstrued, and people end up drinking more water than their body actually needs. So, how much water should you drink? What are the symptoms of water intoxication and can it be reversed? Give this post a read and find out if you are drinking too much water and the dangers it can cause.

Ways to Prevent Over-hydration or Water Intoxication:-

Here are a few ways you can stop drinking too much water:

·         If you have medical conditions like diabetes or kidney problems, talk to your doctor to find out how much water you should consume.

·         If you exercise regularly, you may drink 2-4 cups of water per hour while exercising. If you need more water, drink sports drinks as they contain electrolytes that help balance the salts in your body.

·         Endurance athletes should measure their weight before and after a race to determine how much water they lost from the body. The lost water can be replenished without running the risk of over hydration.

Not everyone is at the risk of being overhydrated. Only a few people are more prone to drinking too much water. Check this list out to know if you fall into this category.

How to treat over hydration Or Water Intoxication:-

Thankfully, there are several ways to do so. Here’s how you can reverse the dangerous side effects of over hydration or water intoxication:

·         Stop any further water intake.

·         Seek medical attention if you do not feel well and feel like passing out.

·         Stop taking any medication that is causing water retention in the body.

·         A doctor may administer sodium to help bring back the balance in your body fluids.

·         You may be given diuretics.

As they say, prevention is better than cure. Let’s take a look at the following ways to prevent over hydration.

People Prone to Over hydration:-

You might end up drinking too much water if you:

·         Run marathons or ultramarathons.

·         Are a hiker or a biker.

·         Are a triathlete.

·         Are an elite rower.

·         Are an endurance cyclist.

·         Are a soccer player.

·         Are in military training

 To conclude, water is good for you, as long as you do not overdrink it. Take an informed decision on how much water you drank from foods and beverages to keep a track on your water intake. If you feel nauseous after drinking water, seek medical help immediately. Take care!

It's easy to overlook, but choosing healthier drinks is a key part of getting a balanced diet.

Many soft drinks – including instant powdered drinks and hot chocolate are high in sugar. Some energy drinks are high in both sugar and caffeine. Checking the nutrition labels on soft drinks such as fruit juices and fizzy drinks can help you make healthier choices. We should drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee, all counts.

Shapes of Plastic that we use and Alternatives of Plastic that we should try for better health

Shapes of Plastic that we use on daily basis and Alternatives of Plastic that we should try for better health
Bottled Water:-

Why it’s a problem: We need water to stay Alive. But bottled Water (H₂O) doesn’t just wreak havoc on the planet, leaving behind the Grand Canyon of carbon footprints, it’s also not doing you or your wallet any favors. While couture labels might promise pristine spring waters in every bottle, an estimated 64 percent of bottled water actually comes from the same source as tap and it can cost up to 2,000 times more.

So, the solution is: Drink clean water but from the tap from a stainless steel or glass bottle which both are recyclable!

Plastic Drinking Straws:-

Why they’re a problem: The one-and-done straw is basically a poster child for single-use plastic and one of the top litter culprits harming beaches, oceans, and even the tiniest of sea life. So, in a nutshell, straws is hazardous for environment.

So, the solution is: You could just drink from glass without straw.

   Plastic Take-Out Containers:-

Why it’s a problem: Ordering takeout has become insanely easy thanks to the growing galaxy of food apps that satisfy cravings with just a finger tap. And it doesn't take a scientist to figure out that more takeout equals more take-out container waste.

So, the solution is: You could launch an initiative demanding your favorite dumpling joint opt for more sustainable alternatives (and we'd applaud you for it). But an easier option is to purchase or make your own zero-waste kit complete with dish, utensils, and cloth napkins for the restaurant to use instead. Think that defeats the purpose of delivery? Request paper boxes. Or just forgo takeout altogether and make an effort to cook more ate home. Reduce waste and unnecessary spending.

   Plastic Cutlery:

Why it’s a problem: You ordered takeout for one and received enough plastic ware to feed a family of six. Not only is the excess, well, excessive, but those seemingly harmless tools are hiding a secret: BPA. Studies have linked ingesting BPA and other plastic toxins—which can happen when plastics are heated or damaged—to unhealthy changes to our cells, obesity, infertility, and even cancer. Beyond that, odds are your single-use (or, worse, never-used) fork is headed to a landfill to either live out the remainder of its 400-plus-year shelf life or aid in the death of a swooping albatross.

So, the solution is: Simple. Kindly request no disposable utensils and use your own silverware when you order takeout or throw a backyard barbecue. Send the little ones off to school with eco-friendly bamboo flatware in their brown bags. Or have your dinner and eat your utensils too by trying edible cutlery.

   Prepackaged Foods at the Store:-

Why it’s a problem: We get it; snagging pre-chopped melons and berries at the grocery store beats doing it yourself at home. And granola from a reseal able plastic pouch somehow always makes snacking easier.

So, the solution is: You could seek out a zero-waste supermarket—they do exist and are gaining traction—but if there’s not one near you, try shopping for products that use recyclable packaging, buy fruits and veggies whole, and hit up the bulk bins (bring your own container).

   Coffee Cups from the Corner Shop:-

Why it’s a problem: Even if it's touted as recyclable, don’t let that takeaway paper cup fool you. It may be made of virgin paper pulp, but many disposable cups are lined with a liquid-proof plastic polyethylene that's non-recyclable. And considering the globe’s coffee habit, that’s a whole lot of latte cups doing a whole lot of damage.

So, the solution is: Bring your own mug bandwagon and ask your barista to kindly fill them up. Get up just 15 minutes earlier and make your own coffee at home.

   Plastic Bags:-

Why it’s a problem: A super-common form of litter worldwide, the plastic bag has been blocking drainage systems, collecting in landfills, and pointlessly piling up under your parents' sink for too long. Something to think about the next time your grocer double-bags that half-gallon of milk.

So, the solution is: BYO bag. You know: an environmentally friendly canvas tote that’s usually stamped with some sort of healthy pun like “Lettuce save the world.” There are even bags with snazzy compartments that keep your bottles of soda, and olive oil upright and from smashing your loaf of whole-wheat.

Look for plastic alternative:-

There are lots of plastic alternatives available these days. You could choose a toothbrush made from bamboo, for example, or food wrap made from cloth and beeswax.

You Should Ditch single-use plastic:-

Did you know that almost every plastic straw you’ve ever used still exists somewhere? Some of them will be buried in landfill; others will be floating around the sea. Single-use plastics aren’t just wasteful, they’re often really difficult to recycle too. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple ways to avoid using them. For starters, you could:

    ·         Not buy products that come with plastic straws

    ·         Keep a stash of reusable carrier bags in your car for when you go shopping

    ·         Use your own travel mug for your takeaway coffee

    ·         Invest in some reusable containers and food wrap

    ·         Take a refillable water bottle out with you

Choose recycled plastic:-

Closing the loop is where you choose recycled plastic that can be recycled again. Our 250ml, 300ml and 400ml bottles are made from RPET (100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate), which is accepted by most council recycling schemes. So the plastic used for your bottle of shampoo could end up having hundreds of different ‘lives’.

Recycle your own plastic:-

Not all types of plastic are created equal. Some are much easier to recycle than others. Products made of rigid or mixed plastics are usually difficult to recycle, so it’s a good idea to check packaging before you buy if you can.

Get the next generation involved:-

Talk to your children about why the craze for blind-bags is so bad for the environment; why you’re not buying them a juice carton with a straw; and what they could do to cut down on plastic themselves. You may well find they have more ideas than you do!

Go large:-

Larger size bottles use less plastic and can save you money. At Faith in Nature,  

Put the pressure on:-

Ask the brands you use what they’re doing to reduce plastic.

You Should keep your usage of Plastic to minimum

You should keep your usage of Plastic to minimum because,

Plastic is harmful for your Health:-

A sea change in building technology arrived in the 1950s with the “Age of Plastic.” Industrial development of fossil fuels into a wide array of plastics changed formulations in everything from insulation to mechanicals to paint, and plastic is still a ubiquitous component of every building assembly. Unfortunately, the impacts of plastic production in its many forms are heavy in every phase of its life cycle. While there is a common general understanding that plastics have negative ecological associations, a closer understanding of what types of plastics create what types of impacts will empower us to improve the toxic footprint of our buildings.Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in the blood and tissue of nearly all of us. Exposure to them is linked to cancers, birth defects, impaired immunity, endocrine disruption and other ailments.

Plastic is spoiling our groundwater:-

There are millions of landfills in the world. Buried beneath each one of them, toxic chemicals from plastics drain out and seep into groundwater, flowing downstream into lakes and rivers.

Plastic is attracting other pollutants:-

Chemicals in plastic which give them their rigidity or flexibility (flame retardants, bisphenols, phthalates and other harmful chemicals) are oily poisons that repel water and stick to petroleum-based objects like plastic debris.  So, the toxic chemicals that leach out of plastics can accumulate on other plastics.  This is a serious concern with increasing amounts of plastic debris accumulating in the world's oceans. 

Plastic is threatens wildlife:-

Wildlife become entangled in plastic, they eat it or mistake it for food and feed it to their young, and it is found littered in even extremely remote areas of the Earth.  In our oceans alone, plastic debris outweighs zooplankton by a ratio of 36-to-1.

Plastic piles up in the environment:-

Americans discard more than 30 million tons of plastic a year. Only 8 percent gets recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, is burned or becomes litter.

Plastic is poisoning our food chain:-

Even plankton, the tiniest creatures in our oceans, are eating micro-plastics and absorbing their hazardous chemicals.  The tiny, broken down pieces of plastic are displacing the algae needed to sustain larger sea life who feed on them.

Plastic is costing us our Environment:-

Everything suffers: tourism, recreation, and business, the health of humans, animals, fish and birds — because of plastic pollution. The financial damage continuously being inflicted is inestimable.