The Importance of Staying Hydrated
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN Have you ever noticed how lifeless a houseplant looks when you forget to water it? If you add just a little water, it seems to perk back up. Water is just as necessary for the healthy function of our body. Water makes up more than two-thirds of the weight of […]
Healthy Water Alternatives
By Katie Boscia MS, RD, IBCLC Water is the most essential nutrient as it hydrates your body, regulates body temperature, prevents constipation, transfers oxygen and nutrients into cells, and helps cushion joints. You don’t need to sip from your water bottle all day to satisfy your fluid needs. Your diet, including the beverages you drink, […]
How Much Water Do You Need?
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Every day you lose water through sweating, exhaling, urinating and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you need to replace this water by consuming beverages and foods that contain water. The Institute of Medicine recommends men consume 3 liters (about 13 cups) of beverages each day and women consume […]
Riverview Health Foundation Spotlight: Women of Vision Giving Club
For some, leaving the hospital with a new baby can be overwhelming. Will your baby be safe? Is his or her car seat properly installed? Do you have all the supplies you need at home? The members of Riverview Health Foundation Women of Vision Giving Club want to help ease the transition. With gifts from […]