Water, also good for the brain
Our brain also needs fluids to function properly. But how many liters of fluid does our brain actually need per day? This is where the information sometimes diverges. Surely everyone has heard that the human body consists of 60% water. What few people know, however, is that the brain is the organ with the most […]
Support with losing weight – drink right!
Tips on losing weight are in high season at the beginning of the year, when good intentions for the new year are still fresh. Losing weight is also on many people’s list of resolutions in 2017. Online articles or women’s magazines often state that drinking a lot leads to weight loss. However, this statement is […]
Drinking correctly for incontinence
Sufficient drinking is particularly important for illnesses such as incontinence. Incontinence is a problem that can affect any of us. Be it an illness or simply old age. In any case, it is very unpleasant. Many people therefore try to get to grips with this problem by drinking less. This certainly reduces urine production, but […]
Filter tap water? -Or not?
Water filter: effective or gimmick? In Germany, drinking water is one of the foods that is best and most closely monitored. Nevertheless, the majority of consumers buy bottled drinking water in the form of mineral water. Few filter the tap water to obtain better quality. This is usually due to concerns about their own health […]
Drinking during the cold season
Drinking water to prevent colds? Do you also have a runny nose or a sore throat? Autumn is virtually predestined for colds. There are many helpful traditions, but also numerous myths, surrounding home remedies and their help with colds. There is a myth that drinking a lot helps against colds, but this is only partially […]
Fluid deficiency and excess
Water in the metabolism Since the body cannot maintain its cells and body fluids without water intake, drinking enough water is so vital. All nutrients are transported to their processing and destination within the body via the water. All metabolic breakdown products are also broken down by this important element Bezeichnung für einen Reinstoff, […]
How water quality can influence the taste of tea
Optimal tea enjoyment with good drinking water When it’s cold and dark outside, a good cup of tea tastes twice as good. It warms you from the inside, is good for your health and can make you feel happy. The quality of the water is crucial for the tea to develop its full aroma. In […]
Polydipsia – When thirst gets out of hand
Too much of a good thing – thirst and the right amount to drink Many people will be familiar with the urgent feeling of thirst after a well-seasoned meal or a hike in warm weather – you can’t get the bottle of water open fast enough, perhaps even emptying it in one go, the body […]
Carbon dioxide in mineral water or not?
There are over 530 different mineral and medicinal waters in Germany. It is often the occasion for drinking or personal taste that determines whether people prefer sparkling or still mineral water. However, there are also health conditions that make it better to avoid carbonated mineral water . Medium sparkling water as the nation’s favorite Bottled […]
Heat stress: preventing and avoiding heatstroke
From a climatic point of view, hot and humid weather is the ideal breeding ground for heat stroke. The body is no longer able to cool down sufficiently by sweating. This causes the human (or animal) body to overheat from one minute to the next. Unsuitable clothing that is far too warm or does not […]
