Holiday Parties Are Coming Up; Stay Hydrated

As you prepare for your favorite holiday parties, remember to stay hydrated! Whether you’re throwing a corporate Christmas party or inviting friends and coworkers over for a celebration at the office, PureAquaTek has the perfect products to help you stay hydrated through the holiday season.

Most of us underhydrate ourselves regularly and don’t even think twice about it. With everyday life being as hectic as it is, water consumption often takes a backseat to other things. Recent research shows that over 75% of Americans chronically suffer from dehydration. This leaves you feeling parched and can adversely affect your health and mental clarity if left unchecked.

Although it may be difficult, staying hydrated is essential, and you can take the necessary steps! Many of us find ourselves extraordinarily busy during the holiday season, and properly hydrated will give us that extra pep in our steps.

Stay Hydrated During the Holidays

If you’re looking to enjoy the holiday season a little more (and maybe even remember it), here are four tips on how to stay hydrated:

Tip 1: If you want to avoid a hangover, abstain from sugary desserts and cocktails. Alcohol is processed through the liver and can lead to dehydration and exacerbating hangovers. So if you pass on the sweets this holiday season, you’re more likely to stay hydrated (and headache-free).

Tip 2: Serve infused water recipes at your next party for a unique and healthy twist on traditional cocktails. Still, trying to figure out what infused water is? It’s simply plain old water with mixed fruits, herbs, and vegetables. You can slice or mash the fruit or vegetable of your choice when adding it to the water.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your own delicious and healthy infused water:

You can choose one item or a mix of fruit and vegetables.
Make your final touch by adding a garnish of fresh herbs.
Make sure to have plenty of water on hand – aim for at least 4 cups per 1/2 – 1 cup of fresh produce.
Lastly, infuse the mixture – this process should take approximately 2 hours. The time will depend on the temperature you choose to keep the infusion.

1 hour for warm climates (for example: leave it on the counter)
2 hours for cold climates (for example: in the refrigerator)

Tip 3: Try to drink the recommended eight glasses of water daily, and make sure to have some before, during, and after you drink alcohol. Alcohol can dehydrate you quickly, so it’s essential to replenish your fluids often. The convenience of a PureAquaTek bottleless water cooler at the office is an easy solution.

Tip 4: Acknowledging that drinking copious amounts of water does not sound very fun, drinking one glass of H2O for every alcoholic beverage you consume is essential. This will replenish the levels of dehydration caused by spending the night boozing it up and increase your likelihood of dodging that dreadful post-holiday party hangover.

Why Should You Stay Hydrated?

If we don’t have enough water, it can negatively affect our cognitive performance and health. A 2% drop in our body’s water content can cause musculoskeletal impacts, immune stress, cardiovascular strain, digestion complications, and more.

If you don’t drink enough fluids and your hydration levels drop more than 10%, you could experience severe medical complications, including death. The early signs of dehydration are:

Headaches
Cramps
Cravings
Depression
Irritability
Anxiety
Fatigue

Spread the Cheer of Hydration

Staying hydrated is crucial during the holiday season. Not only will it help you feel better, but you will also be more prepared for all of your fun holiday plans. Consistency is critical when it comes to drinking water, so if you’re looking for a way to do that effectively.

This holiday season, stay hydrated by choosing a PureAquaTek bottleless water system! Our systems are easy to use and perfect for any home or office. With a variety of options to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find the ideal system for your needs.