Summer has arrived! So it's very important to drink at least 1½ litres of water a day in order to prevent dehydration. By the time you are thirsty you are already dehydrated by 1%. At 2% dehydration, your work capacity is reduced by 20% so drinking water can improve you concentration at work or while studying.

It's no secret that drinking 2 litres of water a day can dramatically improve your health, and the signs will be obvious: Glowing complexion and clear skin, better immunity, better digestion, less aches and pains, weight loss, less cellulite, better concentration and renewed vitality and energy.

Lakeland Willow Water is challenging the people of Ireland to take the Willow Water Challenge and drink 1.5 litres of water a day for six weeks and notice an improvement in your skin and general well being.

Willow Water is a sweet tasting natural mineral water with a fascinating story to tell about its source, its unique properties and its long history. Lakeland Willow Water's mineral content is a unique blueprint that reflects the geology of the English Lake District. Willow Water is drawn from a deep underground lake that is fed by rainwater that filters through layers of White Willow bark sediment, laid down over centuries by vast Willow forests.

Willow Water is scientifically proven to contain Salicin, the active micro nutrient found in the bark of the white willow tree which is said to help with recovery from a variety of skin conditions and can even pep up your love life…

Interesting Facts About The Body & Water
• The human brain is 75% water. Lack of water can lead to a measurable decrease in mental sharpness, it can also lead to headaches and dizziness.
• Breathing alone can cause us to lose 1/3 of a litre of water a day as every breath we take is saturated with water.
• Some doctors believe that dehydration is a major contributor to "road rage" incidents, which often co-incide with hot weather.
• The average adult loses 1.5 litres of water through urination, whilst breathing, sweating and bowl movements account for another litre.
• Your body typically loses half a litre of fluid when you're asleep.
• Food accounts for around 20% of total fluid intake, however be sure you drink 2 litres of fluid as well.
• Infants and the elderly are at great risk of dehydration.
• A dehydration rate of less than 5% can cause thirst, vagueness, increased pulse and nausea.
• Cold water is absorbed into the body faster than warm water.

Beat dehydration this summer by drinking Lakeland Willow Water…
• Sip your way through eight glasses of Willow Water a day
• Don't wait until you feel thirsty because by then, you're already dehydrated
• Begin and end your day with water. Drink regularly throughout the day
• Keep a bottle of Willow Water on your desk, in your briefcase, at home and in your car and carry a bottle with you as your commute, run errands and relax.
• Hydration is vital for our well-being, skin, hair and bodies
• Air-conditioning will dry out your office or home and add to your dehydration, so keep a bottle of Willow Water on your desk and in the fridge
Take the Willow Water Challenge

Drink 1.5 litres (a big green bottle) of Willow Water every day for six weeks - if you haven't noticed an improvement in your skin and general health in this time and you need a longer period, we'll send you a further 6 weeks supply of Willow Water Free of charge. Check out www.willowwater.com