MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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| NEED A RIDE? The Parish Nursing Team would like to provide rides to members of our parish who are unable to drive themselves to the doctor’s office or for testing. We are also looking for volunteers who who are able to drive on an occasional basis. If you need a ride or can help out once in a while, please call or email the church office at mtmumc@sbcglobal.net. |
PARISH NURSE ARTICLES:
Living Wills
Diabetes
The Vial of Life Program
Sodium-Are you getting too much?
Living Wills
Diabetes
The Vial of Life Program
Sodium-Are you getting too much?
168 Broad Street
Milford, CT 06460
203-874-1982
mtmumc@sbcglobal.net
Webmaster: Comments@mtm-umc.org
Milford, CT 06460
203-874-1982
mtmumc@sbcglobal.net
Webmaster: Comments@mtm-umc.org
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WHY YOU NEED WATER
The body is estimated to be about 60 to 70% water. Your body needs water to regulate body
temperature and provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. It also transports oxygen to
your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION...You lose water through urination, respiration and sweating. The more active
you are, you lose more water than if your are sedentary. Symptoms of mild dehydration include chronic
pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches and constipation. It’s important to remember that
thirst is an obvious sign of dehydration. But the fact is that you need water long before you feel thirsty.
HOW MUCH WATER YOU NEED...A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and
divide that number in half. That will give you the number of ounces you need to drink. Example:
160 pound person needs at least 80 ounces of water a day. If you exercise—another 8 oz. for
every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink alcohol, you should drink equal amounts of water.
20% of water will come from the food we eat—the rest should be from beverages you drink.
Water is the best choice!
DRINKING ENOUGH WATER...It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure to have
water handy at all times by keeping a bottle of water at hand while you are working, traveling or
exercising. If you get bored with plain water, add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. There are
flavored waters available, but watch out for ones with added calories.
The body is estimated to be about 60 to 70% water. Your body needs water to regulate body
temperature and provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. It also transports oxygen to
your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION...You lose water through urination, respiration and sweating. The more active
you are, you lose more water than if your are sedentary. Symptoms of mild dehydration include chronic
pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches and constipation. It’s important to remember that
thirst is an obvious sign of dehydration. But the fact is that you need water long before you feel thirsty.
HOW MUCH WATER YOU NEED...A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and
divide that number in half. That will give you the number of ounces you need to drink. Example:
160 pound person needs at least 80 ounces of water a day. If you exercise—another 8 oz. for
every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink alcohol, you should drink equal amounts of water.
20% of water will come from the food we eat—the rest should be from beverages you drink.
Water is the best choice!
DRINKING ENOUGH WATER...It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure to have
water handy at all times by keeping a bottle of water at hand while you are working, traveling or
exercising. If you get bored with plain water, add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. There are
flavored waters available, but watch out for ones with added calories.