A healthy you is a happy you, right? But in today's busy society, it's not always as simple as saying "I'm going to be healthy." Life gets in the way sometimes and we tend to forget to take care of ourselves first. To make it easier, keep this rule in mind: Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body. Lindyspring Systems, the best water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks, has come up with 4 of the most important tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle right here.

1. Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise can improve your quality of life. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Studies have shown that engaging in physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of certain diseases. If you're regularly physically active you'll have more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better. It's recommended to get a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day.

The LCR Series II water softener removes unwanted hardness or minerals from your household water, whether from municipal sources or private wells. Used alone or in combination with Lindyspring filters and neutralizers, this system can meet the most challenging water problems existing today.

Features our water softener systems offer:

• High Density Composite Valve – Industrial strength valve engineered with glass-filled Noryl for pressure capability and durability.
• National Sanitation Foundation Listed Mineral Tank – NSF listed tank liner, fiberglass wrapped to withstand high pressure.
• 12 Volt Electric System – For safety purposes and to make installations convenient; compact transformer design.
• Advanced Electronic Timer – Solid-state microprocessor with easy setting access; memory capability and battery backup.
• Water Meter Controlled – A full one-inch water meter accurate to +5% saves water and salt by regenerating the unit only when necessary and with the correct amount of salt.
• High Impact resistant Cabinets – Both the salt and mineral tanks are manufactured of high impact industrial type plastics with ultraviolet inhibitors.
• Up-Flow Regeneration for Efficiency – Featuring proportional brine and superior bed cleansing with prefill function to help eliminate salt bridging. (Not available in 1 1/4″ valve)
• Quartz Gravel Base – Provides greater filtration and allows for stronger flows in counter-current cycles without reintroducing hardness into treated water.
• Resins – Highest quality resins resist chlorine effects, promotes efficiency and longer life.
• Full One Inch Valving – Allows for full flow and pressure for today’s homes.
• Dual Tank Configuration – Allows for more salt storage, helps eliminate salt bridging, tank sweating and provides for easier cleaning
• Single Tank Configuration – For easy installation and limited spaces.
• Nine Standard Models – Not the “one size fits all” approach used by the “big box” retailers.

Raise your hand if you've dealt with a sluggish, seemingly burned out employee recently. We can imagine that's probably about 90% of our business owner viewers. Now, raise your hand if you've come up with a solution to help your employees feel that way. Probably considerably less of you can say that. And that's okay. It's not always easy to know or come up with ways to help your employers feel healthier and, therefore, more productive. That's why we're giving you some tips for starting a water challenge!

Why a Water Challenge?
You're probably wondering 'how is this going to make my employees more productive?' or 'What on earth is a water challenge?'. Don't worry, we'll explain.

Recent studies have shown that drinking water can improve productivity by 14 percent! The reasons? Water eases dehydration and expands the brain's grey matter. According to the researchers, a thirsty person’s brain constantly sends the message of thirst to the body. Satisfying that thirst frees the brain’s attentional resources and improves a person’s ability to function, think and perform better. It also relieves dehydration that saps energy and creates tiredness.

Here are some of the great benefits you can expect from a Water Challenge:

• Eliminate toxins from your body
• Enhance metabolism and digestion
• Improve your energy levels
• Clear your mind and improve brain function
• Improve physical performance
• Clear your skin and make it look younger

Consider the Savings
Starting a water challenge can provide benefits beyond health improvements. Drinking only water for two weeks can free up unnecessary spending, that could in turn be causing your employees financial stress they may not even realize they have. While a $1.50 soda or a $2.99 coffee here and there may not seem like much, it adds up. If your employees are stopping every day to get their daily fix of caffeine, they could be spending roughly $1,100 a year on coffee! Imagine what kind of pressure that could eliminate on your employees financially!


Tips for Starting a Water Challenge
Now that we've fully convinced you that starting a water challenge is a smart choice for your business, it's time to get started! We've got some tips to get you going and how to engage and excite your team to get onboard:

1. Set the Rules
Before you bring this to the team, you may want to have a general idea of rules to follow to ensure everyone is participating fairly. Challenge everyone participating to drink at least 8 oz of water per working hour. So if they work an 8 hour day, they'll ideally consume 64 oz in that period. Designate a specific time frame - for example, the challenge will run for 30 days, the person to consume the most water at the end of the 30 day challenge wins! Each person will be accountable for keeping track of the ounces they drink. Pair off 'accountability' partners to give everyone a motivational partner.

2. Keep a Visual Scoreboard
Speaking of keeping track, let the team keep track of their water intake in a fun way. Get a white board and draw out a table. Color code by person and keep track of their total daily water intake. Having that visual representation will serve as a great reminder for them all to drink throughout the day, and it'll create some competitiveness! Bonus visualization: go to social media with your water challenge! Posting about their successes will likely keep them on track and more involved.

3. Make Water Easily Accessible to Your Staff
Buying or renting an office water cooler is a really affordable way to make water more accessible to your workers. Your workers will enjoy high quality hydration that they can be certain is safe to consume and will taste great as well. They will gain access to an endless supply of perfectly chilled drinking water. And it'll serve as a reminder of the importance of hydration. A simple water cooler can boost productivity and create the perfect workplace environment that everybody in the office will enjoy. pair this with a super awesome water bottle gift to each participant, and you'll be on the right track!

4. Provide Some Incentive
While it may seem like a no brainer that everyone would want to join in on this challenge simply to reap the health and savings benefits it'll provide, some folks may need a bit more motivation. Some ideas could be to have an end of challenge prize (ie: cash prize, gift card, 1 day PTO, etc) More people are likely to get involved if there's competition and a prize at the end.


Count On Lindyspring for Your Water Cooler Needs!
Now that you know the many benefits of starting a water challenge with your staff, and have some tips to get you started, you'll be well on your way to promoting a healthier and more productive team! For your water treatment and bottled (or bottleless) water cooler needs, give us a call. We'll be happy to provide you with pricing and answer any questions you may have!

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

How much effort do you spend in filtering your home or business's water supply? Are you constantly refilling that filtered pitcher? Do you spend a lot of money on replacing water bottles? All for the sake of knowing your water is safe to consume.... Well, stop putting up with all the hassle. Of the various ways you can filter your drinking water, a reverse osmosis system offers one of the better solutions. Learn more about it here:

Reverse Osmosis Drink Water System

The Eclipse™ Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is designed to provide your family with the cleanest, healthiest water possible. Multiple filters clean ordinary household water to reduce unwanted and harmful contaminants. System performance is verified with a touch monitor on the system's faucet base. Installation is simple - no electricity needed.
Not sure if Reverse Osmosis is what you need for your home's water treatment at Lake of the Ozarks? Lindyspring Systems offers a wide array of products and solutions to fit every water treatment need. We sell and lease residential and commercial water treatment systems at Lake of the Ozarks. Any type of water problem can be taken care of by us. We also deliver to your home or business 40 lb. bags of coarse solar salt and 40 lb. bags of potassium chloride. Do you want to learn more about the water services we provide? Visit our website for more information.

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

August is National Water Quality Month! Can you guess how much water you use over the course of the year? Between bathing, cleaning, household waste, and drinking water, the average person uses approximately 80 gallons of water or more per day. That's 29,200 gallons per person per YEAR! Whoa! Bet you didn't think you made that much of an imprint on the environment, did you?

Protecting our water resources and educating ourselves about water quality is an important part of ensuring that our water sources remain clean and potable. This is a great reminder to many of us that it takes much more than just turning on the tap to guarantee clean, potable water. Here are some of the benefits of quality water in your residence or business at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Water and Health Are Linked
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC), the top causes of disease outbreaks related to drinking water are Giardia intestinalis, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Shigella. As bad as that sounds, it’s far from a complete list. There are also health risks related to water contamination from organic and inorganic matter, other bacteria and viruses, and other pollutants. Some studies link high levels of lead in drinking water to delays in physical and mental development, short attention spans, and learning difficulties in children. There’s also evidence that arsenic in drinking water can lead to nerve, heart, skin, and blood vessel damage. And Cryptosporidium is responsible for potentially life threatening diarrhea.

Still, water is essential. The human body is about 70 percent water, and although a human being can survive a month or more without food, a week without water can be fatal. Yes, bad water is bad for you, but safe water is key to life! Water has so many health benefits that the CDC recommends drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. It is not hard to meet this, if you recognize that hydration can be achieved in various formats such as the water cooler at work, public drinking fountains, or the tap at home.

Good for Appliances
Good water is good for your home and appliances, too. A 2009 study commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) and conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that adding a water softener helps water heaters and major appliances operate as efficiently as possible, while preventing clogs in shower heads, faucets, and drains. For example, researchers ran dishwashers and washing machines for 30 days and 240 wash cycles. They ran softened water through half of the units, while using a hard water source for the others. At the end of the month, the washers using softened water were nearly free of scale buildup, but the washers using hard water
required scale removal to work well.

When running hard water through faucets, the strainers on the faucets can clog within just 19 days. Softened water can save you money by keeping appliances at top efficiency, and making them last longer. The amount of dish and laundry detergent you use can be cut by half, or even more, if you use softened water. Studies show that using softened water can reduce detergent use by 50 percent in washing machines and save energy by making it possible to wash in 60ºF cold water instead of 100ºF hot water, while achieving the same or even better stain removal along with whiter clothes.

As for water heaters, the researchers found that when softened water is used, units can maintain their original factory efficiency rating for as long as 15 years. Running hard water through the units cut efficiency by up to 48 percent. Scale buildup shortens the lifespan of the heating elements inside electric water heaters, and some tankless water heaters using hard water can fail after just 2 years! Research has shown that showerheads perform well on soft water, but those running with hard water can lose 75 percent of their flow rate in less than 18 months.

What Are You Waiting For?
As you can see, there are many great benefits to having good quality water available to you and your family. Not only can it save you money by allowing your appliances to run more efficiently, but you can also save money on detergents, soaps, etc. If you have any questions pertaining to water treatment at the Lake of the Ozarks or are interested in scheduling a time for us to come out to your home to determine which system would best fit your needs, contact Lindyspring Systems today!

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!