Water, The Essential Component of Life: Everyone knows that water is an essential component of life and has many healthy benefits, yet the majority of Americans still don’t drink enough water on a daily basis. Although the Mayo Clinic suggests drinking anywhere between 72 to 104 ounces of water daily (or more if you exercise), the average American only drinks 32 ounces of water each day. Benefits of Drinking Water Drinking water has been shown to boost energy levels, improve concentration and support weight loss. If you’re trying to live a healthy lifestyle and drink more water, here are four fun water facts that will have you reaching for another glass: Did you know drinking water can make
Do you find yourself or your children getting sick a lot? Sugar might have more to do with that then you think. Did you know that consuming sugar actually decreases your ability to fight off infection? In fact, sugar actually lengthens your recovery time! So those Popsicle after a tonsillectomy will have to wait! At Cedar City Chiropractic and Rehab, our doctors see this issue quite often, especially during the winter months. After sugar ingestion (about 75 grams), the cell mediated immunity is depressed by 50% for 120 minutes after the original ingestion. It’s one of the most common reasons children and adults, old and young alike, just seem to get sick. We can do our part, by just using so
