A couple of weeks ago we wrote about one of our pet subjects, water, and why dehydration is such a concern because it affects the body as a whole. You can find the post here. 

 

As usual, this has led to some rather “interesting” – to put it mildly (!) – conversations with Clients. Not only in what constitutes water but why they don’t need anything like the recommended 2 litres a day… 

 

So, before we go any further, let’s dispel a few of those we hear most often. 

Like us, you’ve probably been amazed – and amused (!) – by just how creative people can be with their reasons for doing something. Ironically, it’s often something they admit they’d be better off not doing in the first place… 

 

Or, perhaps, it’s for not doing something. And, again, a large dose of irony is often involved; as this usually comes straight after them saying it’s something they really want to do. 

 

Talk about sending out mixed messages, both to ourselves and the world around us. 

We all have our own particular pet subjects and, as many people have pointed out over the years, drinking water is one of ours (!). To us, it’s such a no brainer – our bodies are over 75% water after all – and yet so many people still seem to struggle with it. Why is this? 

 

Well, the simple answer is that something which should be so simple and instinctive has become incredibly complicated. Not only in terms of how much water we should drink each day but what exactly constitutes water. And, as an aside, it’s amazing how creative people can be when trying to explain the rationale behind what they’re drinking each day. We’re not just talking about alcohol either…. 

 

So, this week, we’re going to take another look at why drinking plenty of water is so important. And, don’t be fooled, this applies all year round, not just in the summer (!). 

A couple of weeks ago we looked at some of the words we use every day, probably many times each day. Ones we don’t think twice about using. Hope. Believe. You can find it here. 

 

They’re both words where we think we’re saying one thing, but the meaning – and intention underpinning them – is very different. It means we’re sending out mixed messages – both to ourselves and those around us – without ever realising it. Even worse, they’re words we use many times a day, usually without giving them a second thought. 

With the lovely weather we’ve been having recently, it’s not surprising that the barbeques have been working overtime – in fact, some evenings, the smell of lighter fuel has almost been overwhelming (!)… 

 

And, like us, we’re sure you’ve experienced your fair share of “raw on the inside, burnt on the outside” offerings... All going well, you’ve survived them without any problems, although they account for a surprisingly large number of food poisonings every year. 

 

So, it seemed like a good time for a gentle reminder – or two – about how to survive the barbeque season without any ill effects.