Is BPA Still A Concern?
What is BPA? It is Bisphenol A, which is a chemical used for many purposes. It is used to make plastics and used with canned foods to prevention corrosion of the can. This chemical is also used on carbonless paper and thermal paper. This chemical, in high doses, acts similar to estrogen on the body. Many agencies have claimed it increases the risk for various types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and metobolic dysfunctions, such as diabetes.
Even if we stop drinking out of plastic bottles, we are exposed on a daily basis. You see many types of plastic bottles now that are BPA Free which is great. If you can avoid it then great. If not, I wouldn’t get too jazzed over it. There are thousands of things we are exposed to on a daily basis that are harmful for us. All of the claimed increased risks of cancer and other conditions were found in animals from long term, extremely high doses of BPA. Many of the claims are thought to not have a whole lot of credibility due to the levels of BPA the animals were exposed to. Another recent BPA Study published in Toxicological Sciences had volunteers exposed to high levels of BPA for a 24 hour period for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and measured the amount of BPA in their system hourly by blood and urine samples. It was found that the body was able very quickly detoxify and excrete the chemical. During this time of high exposure, the volunteers were exposed to BPA 1.3-3.9 times higher than the 95th percentile of the U.S. Their blood serum measured was below the limit of detection in 86% of the volunteers.
In layman’s terms, this tells me that if you are healthy and you aren’t repeatedly exposed to high levels of BPA, then there isn’t much to worry about. I’m all about avoiding anything harmful or even potentially harmful when possible. As a matter of fact, I do only drink out of BPA Free water bottles on a daily basis and make sure my kids bottles have BPA Free Water Bottles. Since we are exposed to BPA anyway from multiple other avenues, such as canned goods and other plastics, we might as well help our bodies out when we can. But I don’t think it’s anything to freak out over if one day you drink out of a bottle that contains BPA. The dose from a water bottle made of plastic with BPA is so minimal. I don’t think any guys are in danger of growing breasts and crying uncontrollably due to the estrogen like effects from BPA.
The Importance of Drinking Plenty Of Water
The healthcare issue in America is a big crisis and is worsening year after year. The rise in healthcare costs in addition to the increase in demand are just two of the problems. I have compiled some facts that can significantly reduce your chances of needing medical care. All of this stems down to drinking plenty of water. Some researchers have said that up to 80% of illnesses and diseases could be prevented with proper hydration. Everyone has heard that you should drink 8-10 8 oz glasses of water per day in order to stay properly hydrated, and more if you are sweating profusely during the day. Every body system depends on an adequate supply of water and all will begin to work below optimum performance, leading to disease and illness if not properly hydrated. Below are some facts about the human body and the importance of drinking plenty of water.
- The human body is made up of about 70% water, which is why it’s so critical to drink the proper amount of water on a daily basis.
- It is estimated that up to 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. In my opinion, this is because of excessive drinking of carbonated and caffeinated beverages such as Coke, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, and coffee. These drinks don’t count towards your 8-10 glasses of water.
- Your blood is made up of approximately 75-80% water.
- Dehydration slows down your metabolism, so drinking plenty of water actually helps you to keep weight off and will likely even help you shed some pounds.
- Proper hydration reduces colon cancer by 45-50%.
- Proper hydration also reduces the incidence of breast cancer by around 75%.
- Even mild dehydration can cause fatigue and is considered the most common cause of fatigue during the day.
- Drinking plenty of water helps dry eyes and reduces the itching sensation.
- Dehydration causes a thirst reflex which can often be mistaken for hunger pains, so drinking will curb unnecessary eating.
- Caffeine is actually a diuretic, which causes you to urinate more; therefore, you must intake more water than normal when you drink caffeinated drinks.
With so many Americans dehydrated, it’s no surprise that the healthcare system is as busy as it is. I would challenge each of you to drink the proper amount of water each day for 2 weeks and see if you feel better. You will be making more trips to the restroom, but you will feel less tired and your body will thank you. It will likely even improve your memory. If you own a business great giveaway items are custom water bottles. This will promote healthy living for your clients as well as continue to market for your business for years to come.
Polycarbonate Bottle Mistake – Live and Learn!
I believe in drinking plenty of water to help ward off illness so I use several polycarbonate water bottles throughout a day at work. These promotional water bottles are great because they are odor-free, don’t taste like plastic, and they are BPA FREE. However, I learned something very interesting about these water bottles today. I finished off a bottle and left it in my car while I was at my office. You have to know that my office is in Shalimar Florida and the end of July is about the hottest time of the year. Temperatures in my car register around 109 degrees sometimes according to the in dash thermometer. When I left my office today, I found my polycarbonate water bottle about half it’s normal size. It had melted and shriveled up. So lesson learned…don’t leave your water bottles in a hot car. Below is the picture of the melted promotional water bottle that I placed beside an exact style for comparison of just how much this bottle shrank from the heat.
Polycarbonate water bottle
Fun in the Sun
We are now in the heat of the summer and there’s no better place to be than the beach, particularly the prettiest beaches in Florida. Since I have the pleasure of living in Fort Walton Beach / Destin, Florida area, I spend a lot of time outdoors and at the beach. Outdoor beach activities are not only fun, but also provide exercise for us. Here are some excellent products that your business can giveaway with your promotional logo imprint on them. Promotional frisbees are a classic beach toy that both kids and adult love. Why not let others throw around your logo and advertise your company to hundreds of people. Promotional water bottles are also not only a great beach item, but a necessity to have in the summer heat. It’s easy to lose a lot of fluids while you are swimming in the ocean and not even realize it since you are staying cool in the water. So, if you really want to be smart with buying your promotional give aways, look into buying beach promotional items that will provide hours and hours of entertainment while marketing your company at the same time. Keep on marketing. I’m off to enjoy the beautiful beaches in Fort Walton Beach!
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