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you know?
Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing.
This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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Water
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Water can prevent and alleviate many of our symptoms
14.
Hydration and Muscle Cramping
Ever
wake up in the middle of the night clutching your calf in pain? Often
called a "Charlie Horse," this is just one type of cramp that
could be prevented by being more hydrated. (Talk about leading a horse
to water....)
Cramps
are the involuntary tightening of a muscle that won't relax, occurring
most often in the calf and thighs. The cause of muscle cramps is not exactly
known, but is thought to be caused by many things such as overuse, injury,
staying in one place to long, strain and of course from being dehydrated.
Those in hotter climates or in just plain in warmer weather are more likely
to get cramps during activity, as there is more fluid loss. Fluid comes
into play here because fluid helps muscles contract and relax and also
keep muscle cells hydrated. If there is an inadequate water supply, muscles
will not work as good as they should, causing strain-- and then the cramps.
Also,
those with muscle cramps may want to take a banana with their water. Potassium
loss, often due to taking diuretics, can also cause muscle cramps. Potassium
is also important for muscle contraction. The diuretics, which also can
cause dehydration, rob the body of this much-needed element. Calcium and
magnesium also play a role in keep muscles in good shape. It is recommended
that during work-outs, people drink water or sports drinks (to replace
those electrolytes) at set intervals and also to not gauge the need for
water by the thirst mechanism. Children especially are known to be less
hydrated when doing something physical, and therefore may cramp easier.
Encourage you child, even if they just are active in school gym class,
to drink water during the activity.
While
drinking water during a cramp spasm will not help the cramp instantly
fade away, staying hydrated regularly and especially during and after
a work-out will keep those "Charlie Horses" and other cramps
riding off into the sunset!
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