It's summer and it's water time! In some areas it's pretty hot. You're body definitely reminds you to drink water when it's 102 degrees. That's how hot it was on the east coast this week. I just returned from New York and New Jersey. 

Whether you're traveling this summer or "stay-cationing" close to home, it's important to keep hydrated.  Traveling, especially air travel, is very dehydrating.
 
Water is the only fluid that actually hydrates, apart from some electrolyte drinks. But equally, if not more important than water consumption is water absorption.
 
How is your water being absorbed at the deep level of the cells? This is the vital question. Well, how would you know?

 

One way to tell is - if you pinch or pull up a portion of the skin on the top of your hand, and let it go, does it immediately fall back to normal or does it stay pinched and fall slowly back to normal? The slower it falls, the more dehydrated you are.
 
Also, if you are someone who retains water - and it shows in your face, eyes, fingers, knees, or ankles -- then you are dehydrated.  Here's the logic: The body will hold on to water in order to compensate for being dehydrated. 

 

It is important to realize that you can still be dehydrated even though you drink a lot of water. This would be true if the water isn't actually getting into the cells. You might still be thirsty, you may retain water, you might have dry skin or hair, you may urinate a lot or you may be fatigued, because your body isn't benefiting from the water you're drinking.

 

 

At the macro level, drinking water equal to half your body weight in ounces is what is normally required. So 150 lb. person should drink about 75 ounces of water a day.

 

Once that water is in the body, what helps its absorption into the cells at the micro level? It's the minerals and fluid around the cells that enable absorption.
 
This matrix around your cells is called an extracellular matrix and its composition corresponds to seawater. It contains ionic minerals. Like seawater is the primary regulatory system of the single cell, the extracellular matrix is the primary regulator for multi-cellular organisms, like us.
 
This seawater-like fluid or matrix is apparent in blood, connective and supporting tissues of the body. In essence, every activity of the body is dependent upon it; it is vital to the flow of blood, lymph and all fluids, as well as the electrical currents of communication. It determines to a large degree, the genetic expression of the cells.
 
So, in conclusion, it's the abundance of ionic minerals surrounding your cells that determine whether or not you're hydrated. And when you have this simple, yet magic combination, the doorway through your cell membranes open. Vital nutrients can then enter and waste can be expelled. 

 

Enter SpectraMin, a product that contains ionic trace minerals sourced from seawater. It is rich in all of the trace minerals and electrolyte minerals such as sodium, potassium, and chloride. SpectraMin may be used when minerals are depleted and cells need to be ignited.

 

Use it in conjunction with ReHydration drops in your water to support energy and metabolism at the cellular level and throughout the body.

 

People who use SpectraMin and Rehydration often remark about their improved energy, softer, plumper skin, better urinary health and enhanced mental clarity.

 

 

Have a safe summer and most of all, enjoy the freedom of your time off!