This week, we want to discuss the importance of staying hydrated! Water is essential for life and maintaining proper hydration is critical for physical and mental performance. Water makes up roughly 2/3 of the body and helps to maintain blood volume and energy levels. It keeps your eyes and joints lubricated and your skin supple and hydrated. Water is essential for proper digestion and eliminating toxins from the body. 
 

What are symptoms of dehydration?

• Increased Thirst
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Palpitations
• Fainting
• Inability to sweat
• Decreased Urine Production
• Muscle Cramping
• Dry Mouth
• Swollen Tongue
• Low Blood Pressure
• Headache

What are some common causes of dehydration?

• Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Excessive Sweating
• Diabetes and Frequent Urination
• Not drinking enough water
• Lack of dietary minerals

Of course we know that drinking more water is helpful, but did you know that you can be drinking enough water and still be dehydrated? A deficiency of essential minerals and electrolytes can be another cause of dehydration. We need sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals (Copper, Chromium, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Molybdenum, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc etc) to maintain hydration. Without the proper balance of these minerals, we can drink plenty of water and still be dehydrated. We carry Extreme X2O, a mineral sachet which provides essential minerals and alkalizes drinking water. You just add one sachet to your water bottle in the morning and continue to pour water over it throughout the day. Here is a link to our website if you would like to try them. There are 30 sachets per package. 
 

Other Office Reminders:

• The next Essential Oils Class will be held on April 6th at 6pm! This workshop will focus on creating effective, natural cleaning products with essential oils. The cost of the workshop is $25. Please contact Candice at the front desk to reserve your spot!
• The office visit rate will be increasing to $95, and Paleo Rejuvenaide will be $85 starting on April 1, 2016
• The online store is up and running! Check it out if you would like to refill your supplements from home. Please don't hesitate to contact the front desk with any questions.
• We have expanded the Neurology department under Dr. Michael Pierce, who specializes in concussion rehabilitation, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. To learn more or to schedule a neurological exam, please contact the front desk.

We wanted to leave you with a little poem, courtesy of Dr P. :)