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Most people know hydration is important to health. While there isn’t much science supporting the “8 glasses a day” adage, we know water is essential to our well-being. The human body is 50% to 75% water. It’s true what they say: Water is life!

Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. That can impact your body as well as your mind and make you feel tired, stressed or weak. What are the symptoms of dehydration? Generally, if you feel thirsty, you’re dehydrated. Other symptoms of mild dehydration include light-headedness, headache or fatigue. Mild dehydration can progress to moderate or even severe dehydration, which can cause rapid heartbeat, fever, listlessness and fainting.

Beyond water, what does dehydration have to do with hot tubs? A lot! Hot tub users can become dehydrated more easily. Make sure you’re well hydrated before entering your hot tub. You may also want to add a Covana Cover, that will protect you from the hot sun.

There’s no denying the health benefits of a hot tub. But simple steps can help you monitor your fluid intake and ensure proper hydration while you enjoy your spa. Check out these five easy tips for staying hydrated in your Hot Spring hot tub!

1. Buy a reusable water bottle and take it everywhere! Having water at the ready removes roadblocks to staying hydrated. It’s also a good visual reminder to take a sip.
2. Mom was right. Eat your veggies! And your fruits. While water is the easiest way to keep hydrated, fruits and vegetables are a great source of H₂0, as well. Most fruits and veggies are high water content foods that contribute to your body’s overall hydration. To see what Vegetables have the highest water content, click here!
3. Want to make sure you’re staying hydrated? Check the color of your urine. Pale urine indicates that you’re meeting your body’s fluid needs. Dark, yellow urine means you need to drink more water.
4. Infuse your water! Slice a few lemons, strawberries or cucumbers and toss them into your reusable water bottle. The fruits will enhance the flavor and appearance of your water and make every sip taste great. Add an antioxidant boost of rosemary or peppermint with your favorite fruits. Get creative – the possibilities are endless! Be sure to keep spa-safe glassware and thirst-quenching refreshments near your spa.
5. Drink a warm cup of herbal tea before bed every night. The tea will relax you, provide health benefits and boost your daily hydration totals.

It’s important to follow all guidelines for your spa. Don’t set the temperature too high, which can further put you at risk for dehydration. For those who enjoy a cool dip during the day and a warm soak at night, Hot Spring offers the CoolZone System. Happy hydrating everyone!

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Minneapolis, Mn (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

Hot Spring Spas Minneapolis, a new and used hot tub dealer with stores in Lake Elmo and Minnetonka, MN and Clive, Carroll and Arnolds Park in Iowa is supporting Energy Awareness Month by providing free hot tub spa test soaks in all their energy efficient Hot Spring Spas.

?Each year, the United States Department of Energy designates October as Energy Awareness Month. The 2011 Energy Awareness Month theme is Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results,? said Thad Schaben, vice president of HotSpring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota. ?Many people don?t realize how easy it can be to cut your utility bills at home. In order to help, here are 5 things you can do to conserve energy at home.?

1 – Don’t Be Blown Away – Drafts and poor insulation mean that cool air rushes in during the winter months, and rushes out during the summer. To take care of your windows in cold months, think about covering the inside of your window frames with a clear plastic film to keep the air out. Keep drapes and curtains open during the day and not at night. In the warm summer months, do just the opposite. Keep windows open at night and close them during the heat of the day.

2 – Get an Energy Efficient Washing Machine – There are a lot of washing machines on the market, so how do you know which is the most energy efficient? Simple–front loading washers conserve the most energy, usually using a quarter less energy overall. After selecting a washing machine, be aware of the hot water that you are using. To save energy and drive down costs without too much hassle, try doing warm to cold cycles instead of hot to cold cycles.

3 – Air Dry Your Clothes Whenever You Can ? You heard right. Instead of running the dryer and consuming even more energy than you normally do, try air drying your clothes. Air drying your clothes takes no electrical energy and costs nothing to do. Set up a clothesline outside or hang the clothes in a closet. Even during cooler months, you can hang certain clothes in the closet to dry.

4 – Clean Your Filters Often – This goes for filters of any electrical device you have, particularly dryer filters, air conditioner filters and furnace filters. Doing this regularly, even as much as one time every month increases the flow of air, which means that it’s more efficient, and that means you save money. Not only will you conserve energy by doing this, you will enjoy better health as a result of cleaning all that gunk out of your machines!

5 – Take Care of Your Hot Tub – A hot tub is beneficial to your health and lifestyle in a number of ways, but like any appliance in your home, can be run more efficiently if you have an energy efficient model. If you don’t yet have a hot tub, when you purchase one look for one that has the ENERGY STAR label. Energy efficient hot tubs consume less energy in a number of ways, starting with an insulated construction design. Even accessories like the tub cover are insulated to keep energy consumption and energy costs down. We sell an exclusive line of Hot Spring Spas – The Energy Smart