Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Have you ever wondered why you keep getting headaches throughout the day or why you just feel unenergetic most of the time? If this sounds like you, consider drinking more water. Many people probably don't realize they are not drinking enough quality water at the Lake of the Ozarks each day. Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks found this fantastic article by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that we think may help people to understand when they may need to drink more water and how they should go about doing so.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/nutrition/index.html

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking with meals. Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. However, you can get some fluids through the foods that you eat. For example, broth soups and foods with high water content such as celery, tomatoes, or melons can contribute to fluid intake.

Water helps your body:

• Keep your temperature normal
• Lubricate and cushion joints
• Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues
• Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements

Your body needs more water when you are:

• In hot climates
• More physically active
• Running a fever
• Having diarrhea or vomiting

If you think you are not getting enough water, these tips may help:

• Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work of running errands.
• Freeze some freezer safe water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
• Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This can also help with weight management. Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories. For example, during the school day students should have access to drinking water, giving them a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

• Choose water when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.
• Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water. This can help improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do.

"Drink more water - Acts like an appetite suppressant, keeps you hydrated, helps flush out toxins, zero calories." - MotiveWeight

Drink Quality Water with Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks is here for all of your quality drinking water needs. Whether you are in the office or sitting at home, you deserve to have quality drinking water any time of the day. Culligan can provide that to you with the best customer service around. Just ask our clients! Browse through our website to see all of the products we offer that can help make your home or work better. You'd be amazed by how much happier you can feel by simply drinking more quality water. Call 573-346-5221 for the best water company at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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KEY Benefits of Drinking Water Regularly While You Are Pregnant

You've just received the BIG news! You are having a baby. Congratulations! Your bundle of joy will be here before you know it. How exciting! There are so many tips out there that can help you stay healthy while you are pregnant, but one significant thought are the benefits of drinking water while you are pregnant. In this blog, our quality water company at the Lake of the Ozarks, Culligan would like to give you a few major benefits of drinking water while you are pregnant.

KEY Benefits of Drinking Water While You Are Pregnant

Water Delivers Essential Nutrients To Your Fetus

Water helps your body absorb the essential nutrients into the cells. Water also helps transport vitamins, minerals, and hormones to the blood cells. Basically, the good things in the prenatal vitamins you are taking are being transported to your fetus starting with water.

Your Daily Recommended Water Intake Increases While You Are Pregnant

Normally, you're expected to drink approximately 8 glasses of water a day. When you are pregnant, according to the Institute of Medicine, you should drink 12 glasses of water a day. Try to space out your sips of water, rather than gulping down a large amount all at once. This can help prevent you from feeling nauseous or uncomfortable.

Water Can Help With Fatigue, Overheating and Headaches

When you are pregnant, you can feel hot more often than you did when you were not pregnant. Drinking water regularly can help cool you down. A couple of symptoms of dehydration can be exhaustion and headaches, so drinking water while you are pregnant can help prevent both symptoms from taking place.

Raving Culligan Customer Review of the Day

It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Culligan's reverse osmosis with distilled cartridge to any dental practice.

I was frustrated with having to allow time for a staff member to go to the store for bottles of distilled water. It was time consuming and took time away from patient care. The new system in our office was easily installed & has eliminated those worries. There is a special tap for the water that our assistants use when filling our sterilization equipment. It is SO easy!

Not only are the fees for the service affordable, but the relief of not having to run weekly errands is priceless.

- Deborah B.

In Need of Quality Water While You Are Pregnant?

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks is your premier, local, quality water provider. We have been proudly serving Morgan, Camden, Laclede and Miller. Towns include Rocky Mount, Gravois Mills, Florence, Stover, Lebanon, Camdenton, Macks Creek, Sunrise Beach, Laurie, Versailles, Climax Springs, Edwards, Eldon, Barnett, Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, Four Seasons, Richland, Montreal, Tuscumbia counties. If you are unsure of which of our products will solve your problems, schedule a free water test to determine the problem with your water and which of our products suits your needs the best. There is no obligation and no purchase necessary, it's free. To schedule your free in home water test, visit our website today.

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Product Feature Friday: Culligan Bottle & Bottle Free Water Coolers

Have you ever been stuck at the office and just got tired of drinking that nasty tasting tap water? Have you ever been stuck at home on a busy day and forced to drink water out of the tap? Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to solve your problems. Many people do not like the taste of their tap water and choose Culligan for that very reason. In this blog, our quality water company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to feature 2 of our products, the bottled water coolers, and the bottle-free coolers.

Feature Friday: Culligan Bottle & Bottle Free Water Coolers

Bottled Water Coolers:

• Culligan has a variety, designs and colors that offer temperature settings
• Culligan Bottled Water Cooler’s space-saving design are spill-proof and use less than one square foot of space. Outfitted with Culligan’s Care Cap, our 5-gallon bottles feature a special valve that “pops-open” the bottle releasing water only when the bottle is in place.
• Great tasting hot or cold drinking water at your fingertips. Cold, refreshing drinking water and steaming hot water for soups, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Bottle-Free® Coolers:

• Great tasting cook or cold water at your fingertips. Cold, refreshing drinking water and steaming hot water for soups, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
• Culligan Bottle-Free® Coolers are the most eco-friendly, green solution to high-quality drinking water.

The POU (Point Of Use) cooler attaches to your existing plumbing/water supply and delivers filtered bottled water quality right to your glass!

Did You Know That You Can Build Your Own Bottled Water Plan at Culligan?

You simply visit our website and we have a tool you can use. It allows you to input the following:

• How many 5 gallon bottles per month you will need
• How many people in your home or office
• Additional requirements, if you have any
• Your Contact Information

Then, your Culligan man will contact you shortly with a free quote and, if you like, confirm your order.

Why Culligan?

Experience

We have been serving the Lake of the Ozarks since 1975. So, whether you are looking for a water softener, a drinking water system, bottled water, salt delivery or even commercial water treatment, we can help you. We serve anywhere in Camden, Miller, Morgan, and LaClede counties.

Award Winning, Innovative Products

• HE® Water Softeners rated a Consumer's Digest "Best Buy"
• Culligan's High Efficiency Water Softener (HE) is up to 46%** more efficient than any other water softeners on the market.

Our Promise

• Options to fit every budget
• Lifetime warranties on many products
• Service all Culligan® products and most other major brands

Call us today for a free quote!

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Culligan Cares

Hurricane Harvey has been devastating the state of Texas, as many of you know. The all-time Texas rainfall record from a tropical storm has been broken., according to the National Weather Service. Hurricane Harvey could dump as much as 50 inches of rain on parts of Texas. Roads are underwater or washed out. Basic services like electricity and water are knocked out. It will be WEEKS before some of these people can even return home. Many of them still do not know if they will have homes to return to. In this blog, Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to show you what Culligan Cares is, some of the efforts that are being made to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, and where you can go to donate money to Culligan Cares.

Culligan Cares

Culligan is the leading quality water expert and committed to helping individuals, families, and communities in need of clean, safe drinking water. Culligan International, over the years, has supported disaster relief programs both globally and locally. All of these charitable efforts were the inspiration of Culligan Cares, which began in 2005 with the support of victims of Hurricane Katrina, where 5 semi trailer trucks of bottled water with provided to Gulf Coast residents with the assistance of Convoy of Hope.

Culligan Efforts Toward Hurricane Harvey

 One of the basic needs that these people being affected by Hurricane Harvey and the first responders that are down there risking their lives need is CLEAN, SAFE drinking water.

• Approximately 75,000 bottles of Culligan water have been provided to Convoy of Hope for those who have been displaced from their homes. Convoy of Hope has a temporary distribution site set up in Victoria, TX. Culligan is continuing to provide water to Convoy of Hope as their supply depletes over time.

• In addition, Culligan has shipped over 45,000 bottles of Culligan water to several dealers in the Houston area. With the assistance of Culligan of Houston, clean drinking water had already been provided to a firehouse in Katy, TX. The water is supporting over 200 first responders dispatched from all over Texas.

Culligan continues to monitor the situation in Texas and is in direct contact with those Culligan dealers in the Houston area. 

To Make A Donation to Culligan Cares

Visit Culligan Cares: http://culligancares.org/donate.aspx if you are interested in making a donation. These donations can go a long way for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Can you imagine not having access to clean drinking water at the Lake of the Ozarks? Culligan Cares believes that everyone everywhere should have access to clean, safe drinking water. Your donation will help support water-related initiatives worldwide, including natural disasters and other catastrophic events. One hundred percent of every dollar donated goes directly to support a water-related project.

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5 Ways to Make Drinking Water More Interesting

Yes, water is very good and healthy for us, but people still aren't drinking enough of it. Culligan Lake of the Ozarks knows this, but did you know that there are ways to "spice up" drinking water to where you are still getting your daily proper amount of water? In this blog, our quality water supply company at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to give you 5 KEY ways to make your drinking water more interesting.

5 KEY Ways to Make Your Drinking Water More Interesting

Add Fruit Juice

Fruit juice can make your water taste heavenly and a hot day. Just a touch of your FAVORITE fruit juice can add both flavor and color.

Eat Your Water

If you are having trouble drinking your water, try eating it! There are many different kinds of soup that are either primarily water or water based. There are many broths that are water based. If you are buying your soup from a store rather than making it yourself at home, try to avoid buyings soups that are high in sodium.

Add Ice Cubes

There are SO many cool things you can do with your ice and then add to your water to jazz up your drinking water a bit. You can try a few of the following tricks;

• Freeze berries into ice cubes
• Freeze fruit juice
• Freeze cucumbers into ice cubes
• Freeze lemons and limes into ice cubes

Add Some Spice

Try simmering a cinnamon stick in roughly a cup of water, when it's infused, it shouldn't take long to combine that into a pitcher of cold water, giving it blast of cinnamon spice flavoring. Cinnamon can taste divine in water.

Make Tea

Drinking tea is a GREAT way to drink more water. It adds flavor and motivation to drink more water. If you aren't much of a tea drinker, experiment with it a little bit. There are hundreds of flavors of tea out there to try, you might just find one you like! If you decide you like tea, then you can brew up a large amount of it and drink it throughout your day whether you're in the office at work or spending a quiet day at home. What is better than a nice glass of cold tea on a hot day?

Bring Filtered Culligan Water Into Your Home!

All this talk of water has made us thirsty! If you are in need of a home water filtration system, the Culligan whole house water filtration provides clean, soft water at every tap in the house. It removes dirt, silt, clay and other sediments from your drinking and household water. Get rid of smelly water, rust, and iron, even blue-green acid stains. Filters are HASSLE FREE and don't require cartridges that need to be changed or cleaned. It can make your appliances more efficient and last longer! Check out our website for more pricing. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 573-719-1314.

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How Water Can Improve Your Life

Water is a vital part of our lives. The average person could live without food for nearly a month, but we could only survive about a week without water - that's how essential water is to our lives. However, it's easy to forget to drink the proper amount of water every day. When we become dehydrated, our bodies are affected by it, so it's important to drink the proper amount of water. If you do stay properly hydrated, here are a few benefits you can experience. 

1. It can increase energy levels. Water makes up nearly 60 percent of our body, and every single one of our organs and other bodily functions needs water to function properly. Once our bodies start to feel dehydrated, our bodies tend to slow down, which can leave you feeling sluggish, tired and irritable. If you're feeling like you need a quick pick me up, don't reach for the coffee, try drinking a glass of water instead.

2. It can improve your digestion. Did you know that drinking water during or after a meal can actually aid in digestion? Water can help break down food and help our bodies absorb the nutrients we need. While it's not necessary to drink water in order to digest food, it certainly helps out.

3. It can help with weight loss. Drinking water and been thought to help with weight loss for a long time. In fact, 30 - 60 percent of Americans who are trying to lose weight will increase their water intake. Drinking water increases the amount of calories you burn for at least an hour, which could help with modest weight loss. 

4. It can help with joint and back pain. There are many different reasons why your joints may hurt, however, drinking more water could help ease the pain. While increasing your water intake may not cure the pain, it can help your body handle the underlying issues that are causing you pain. 

5. It can help improve your skin. Our skin contains a lot of water and acts as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. Dehydration may make your skin look dry, dull and wrinkled. Although drinking water may not help with fine lines, proper hydration can help your skin look glowing. 

6. It can improve your immune system. Water has a huge impact on your immune system. Water helps keep our organs and other bodily fluids working properly. It flushes out toxins and ensures our cells get all the oxygens they need to function. All of this can help keep you healthy and fight viruses, infections and other ailments. 

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks makes it easy for you to have access to the best drinking water available. When you have delicious drinking water that is easily available, it's easy to drink more water! We offer a wide variety of home water solutions, including drinking water systems and water filtration systems. Let us help you stay hydrated so that you can start seeing the many benefits of water.

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277 Lower Business Park Road • Linn Creek, MO 65052 • (573) 346-5221

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How Drinking Water Can Benefit Your Workout

One way to ensure you have a better workout is to make sure you drink the proper amount of water before and during your workout. If you're avoiding drinking water while exercise due to a fear of getting a side-ache, you may be surprised to learn how water could actually lead to a better workout. Water is an important part of making sure your body is working properly. Because our bodies are made up of approximately 70 percent water, it's important to replace the water we lose to keep our bodies working. Culligan Lake of the Ozarks explains how drinking water could lead to a better, more efficient workout.

Why Drink Water

While you may know that water keeps you hydrated during your workout, you may not know how. Water keeps your muscles, joints and vital organs lubricated. Water is necessary for you to have energy during your workout, as it transports oxygen and glucose throughout your body. Muscles need water for strength and flexibility. Your joints need water to prevent stiffness and your brain needs it to send messages, such as keeping your body temperature regulated.

Don't Substitute

There's no substitute for water. You may think that you need to be drinking juice or a sports drink during hard workouts, but you could actually be doing your body a disservice by doing so. Many of these drinks contain a surprising amount of sugar, which could cause your body to become dehydrated. When you consume a sports drink or juice instead of water, it will generally make you thirstier. Generally, you don't need to consume anything except water during your workout, unless you are engaging in a strenuous activity or working out for longer than an hour.

How Much Water?

The amount of water you should drink before and during your workout varies for each individual. It all depends on your weight, type of workout and the climate. Begin with 8 - 16 ounces of water before the workout, and consume one glass of water for each 20 minutes to half hour during the workout.

Signs Of Dehydration

By the time you recognize you're thirsty, your body has already lost important fluids. If you become dehydrated during your workout, you might not even recognize it. When your body loses too much fluids, you will become tired and dizzy. In some cases, you may feel nauseous or have the chills. In severe cases, your heart rate will increase, lose the ability to sweat and become delirious. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important you contact your doctor immediately.

Culligan Water On The Go

Good clean drinking water is essential to everyone's health. Culligan Lake of the Ozarks offers a variety of drinking water solutions from reverse osmosis drinking water systems to bottled water delivery. Our bottled water at the Lake of the Ozarks is free of impurities, like sodium, lead and chlorine, so it's a healthy choice for the entire family. Having clean, fresh and tasty water that you can grab while heading out the door makes it easy to remember to drink the right amount of water throughout the day. Before you head to the gym, make sure you grab yourself a bottle of Culligan water!

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Why You Should Drink More Water

Water is all around us, from lakes, rivers and streams to drinking water. It's even in us, as water makes up about two-thirds of who we are, and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body. Water is extremely beneficial to the body, yet it's easily overlooked. When we are dehydrated, which is easy to do, our bodies are affected by it. Your Lake of the Ozarks Culligan Man takes a closer look at why drinking the proper amount of water is important.

1. Maintain Body Fluids

Our bodies are made of 60 percent water. The functions of these bodily fluids help with digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients and maintenance of body temperature. When your body is low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism. Unless you're taking medications that make you thirsty, it's wise to listen to these cues and get yourself a nice cold, glass of water.

2. Control Calories

Water has been an important part of dieting for years. While water itself doesn't have any effect on weight loss, when you substitute it for a higher calorie beverage, such as soda, it certainly can help. Foods that contain a lot of water tend to look larger, and because they have a higher volume it requires more chewing, and it absorbed slowly by the body, which helps you feel full.

3. Healthy Skin

Skin contains lots of water and acts as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. However, don't expect over-hydration to erase wrinkles or fine lines. Dehydration may make your skin look more dry and wrinkled, which can be improved with proper hydrations. However, once you're adequately hydrated, the kidneys take over and excrete the excess fluids.

4. Energize Muscles

Muscle fatigue happens when cells don't maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes shrivel. Drinking enough fluids while exercising is important to avoid muscle fatigue. It's recommended to drink 17 ounces of fluids about 2 hours before working out. During exercise, it's recommended to drink fluids early and at regular intervals to replace the fluids that are lost by sweating.

5. Aids Digestion

Water helps dissolve fats and soluble fiber. Drinking enough water reduces the burden on the kidneys and liver by helping flush waste products. In the large intestine, water binds with fiber to help with the digestion process.

6. Keeps Kidneys Working

Kidneys do an amazing job of cleansing and ridding the body of toxins. However, they need fluids in order to do it. When your body is not getting enough fluids, the kidneys trap extra fluids for bodily functions. If you chronically drink too little, you may be at higher risk for kidney stones, especially in warm climates.

7. Improve Mood

Drinking water can help you feel more refreshed, which could improve your overall state of mind. You don't even need to be severely dehydrated to feel the benefits of water. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively impact moods, so when you're feeling a bit blue, reach for a refreshing glass of water.

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks makes it easy for you to have access to the best drinking water available. When you have delicious drinking water that is easily available, it's easy to drink more water! We offer a wide variety of home water solutions, including drinking water systems and water filtration systems. Let us help you stay hydrated so that you can start seeing the many benefits of water.

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277 Lower Business Park Road • Linn Creek, MO 65052 • (573) 346-5221

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