Newport Beach Chiropractor: Keep Hydrated But Be Aware

Keeping hydrated is extremely important year round - especially in Orange County. It keeps our systems functioning properly and is important in sustaining good health. So fuel your body with plenty of pure, filtered water and ensure the container holding it is safe. Here are some other tips:

1. If you have to drink out of a plastic bottle, make sure the composition of the plastic is 2, 4, or 5.

2. Do not drink liquids out of a plastic bottle that has been sitting in the back seat of your car for a few days, or is stored in your porch under direct sunlight. Heat and sunlight can expedite the chemical reactions and allow more of the chemicals to seep into the water.

3. Buy or use a home water filtration system and fill empty glass bottles. Glass has none of the chemicals that can cause disease, and the water will taste better.

4. Recycle any and all plastic containers so that they don't find their way into the environment. Research has shown that chemicals from plastic bottles actually contaminate soil and ground water, leading to the same health risks.

By taking these simple steps, you too can ensure a healthy life for you and your loved ones and reduce the risk of chronic and sometimes-life threatening diseases.