OH&S Consulting News - January 2015

Ali, Craig, Emily, Julie & Michelle would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy new year!

We hope it will be a safe and prosperous 2015 for you.

Many medical authorities recommend we each drink 2 litres of water per day to remain hydrated.
Most mature adults lose about 2.5–3 litres of water per day. Water loss may be more in hot weather and with prolonged exercise.
In 1/3 of Aussies, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3% (limit mineral water consumption as they contain high sodium).
One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters.
Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
An air traveller can lose approximately 1.5 litres of water during a three-hour flight.
People who are hydrated are at less risk of developing kidney stones and in women urinary tract infections.
Fat cells cannot be broken down unless you are hydrated.
Drinking more water is the best method of reducing fluid retention.
Exercisers in hot weather need to pay close attention to hydration because they can lose two litres of fluid an hour just by sweating!

Click here to download a "How Hydrated Are You" chart.