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Hydration in Winter

It’s officially December, and you might be thinking hydration isn’t as important now. After all, cold weather means we’re not sweating as much, right? But what if we told you hydration is just as important in the colder months - and far more necessary than you might think? In fact, it can be even more important, as we’re often less aware of dehydration in the cold. We spoke to our co-founder and neuroscientist, Dr Paul, to get the lowdown. Heating your home during winter can leave you dehydrated without realising it. While you may not be sweating as much as in summer, indoor heating dries out the air. Cold, dry environments also increase water loss - the condensation you see when you breathe on a crisp morning is water leaving your body. Staying topped up with water and electrolytes is vital to keep your body replenished. In colder temperatures, your sense of thirst is diminished by up to 40%, even when you are dehydrated, as highlighted by Dr Ashwin Sharma in The Independent. Hydration doesn’t just prevent dehydration - it’s also your first line of defence against illness. When your body is well hydrated, it supports healthy mucous membranes by keeping the lining of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs moist. These membranes act as a barrier against airborne infections such as the flu virus. When we’re dehydrated, this protective barrier becomes less effective, allowing harmful pathogens to enter the body. As discussed in our blog introducing Daily Immune+, this formula is designed not only to support hydration and mucus function, but also to give your immune system additional support during the colder months. With just one daily tablet, your body receives added vitamins C and D, iron, zinc and selenium to help keep your defences strong. Hydration goes even further. It impacts everything from muscle function to brain health. Poor hydration can affect concentration, mood and reaction times - effects that may be amplified during the darker winter months when mood is already lower. Staying hydrated helps support mental clarity and focus, alongside immune defence. The main takeaway? Hydration isn’t seasonal. While the weather changes, your body’s need for water, vitamins and minerals does not. Prioritising hydration throughout winter supports immunity, wellbeing and overall health.

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The Importance of Hot & Cold Therapy and Hydration

If you follow us on social media you’ll know that we recently collabed with Arc Community - a group sauna and ice bath space in Canary Wharf. The collab of dreams 🤝💙 If you thought that was cool, they also host the Arc After Dark Series. They run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, they open up their space with a DJ, providing the perfect nighttime venue for wellness, as a nice alternative to pubs or bars. As soon as we heard, we knew it was right up our street & we just had to be involved!! On the 13th & 14th Nov, we rocked up with our Hydration Station, ready to replenish everyone with our Daily Immune+ mocktails. Sweat, Hydrate. Recover. 🔁  This drink was made up with water, grapefruit juice, agave, and fresh grapefruit and it’s fair to say they went down a treat - we had people begging for the recipe! If you want the recipe - keep reading to the bottom 👇 But first, what are the benefits of hot & cold therapy? Hot Therapy: Relaxation and Stress Reduction Exposure to heat triggers physiological responses that help regulate hormones associated with the body’s stress response and you may see a difference in your sleep too! (Forbes)*. It also causes vasodilation which relaxes muscles and boosts blood and lymphatic flow (Arc)*. Pain Relief Heat reduces muscle tension and joint stiffness, relieving pain in conditions such as arthritis. (Forbes)*.
 Heart Health and Longevity Regular sauna use is associated in studies with lower risks of cardiovascular disease. Studies also suggest that it may reduce the risk of age-related conditions like heart and neurodegenerative diseases (Forbes)*.  Improves Respiratory Tract Function Heat therapy can humidify the airways, helping bronchodilation and reducing airway inflammation. This can then also reduce the risk of respiratory conditions (Forbes)*. Cold Therapy: Inflammation and Pain Relief Cold immersion causes vasoconstriction which reduces swelling and inflammation whilst numbing pain, all aiding recovery (Arc)*.   Boosted alertness Cold shock increases norepinephrine, improving alertness.  Mental resilience Cold exposure can activate stress-adaptation pathways, improving mood and stress tolerance.  Improved circulation  Exposure to cold temperatures can stimulate blood flow, boosting circulation and promoting faster recovery (betterhelp)*.  When used together, the shift of hot to cold helps your body rest and recover which realigns the central and peripheral nervous system (Arc)*.  Where does hydration come into hot & cold therapy?  Saunas are a HOT place to be. When you sweat, not only are you becoming dehydrated, your body is losing essential salts and minerals. This is where Phizz comes in. Phizz hydrates you 3X faster than water alone, whilst replenishing your body of all its essential salts and minerals. The perfect recovery pairing if you ask us!! But wait. It gets better.  Phizz is delicious don’t get it wrong, but we all like a change sometimes right? Introducing our specially crafted Daily Immune+ mocktail. Made with grapefruit juice, this mocktail is going to leave your taste buds wanting more. Sweet agave cuts through the sharpness of grapefruit, which balances perfectly with our orange Immune+.  Here’s how to do it 👇 Make up a standard Immune+ tablet with water Mix in a squeeze (or two) of agave Add a few glugs of grapefruit juice Slice up some fresh grapefruit and put in a couple of slices in the cup Add a sprig of rosemary to garnish and voila    We can guarantee this will go down a treat with you AND your friends. Take it from us - you’ll have people begging you for the recipe and the best bit? It’s so simple!  So next time you don’t feel like going out, consider an evening of wellness, filled with hot & cold therapy (with appropriate hydration of course). *Forbes: 5 Benefits Of Sauna Use For Longevity *Arc: What is Contrast Therapy? *betterhelp: Cold Therapy

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The Phizzmas box is here!

Christmas. Comes the same time every year but, if you’re anything like us, it always seems to creep up on us anyway and then we’re left scrambling around for gift ideas. Well, fear not, Phizz has the answer this year with not one but two different gifting options, sure to please everyone on your list.  From the runner in the family to your fitness fanatic friend, from the difficult-to-buy-for to the trend-lover in your life, Phizz has you covered. Up first is our Merry Phizzmas Box. Our take on the traditional Christmas selection box, this beautiful gift includes all three of our hydration heroes to keep the lucky recipient hydrated and happy well into the New Year and beyond!   Daily 3-in-1, Daily Energy and Immune+ all feature in this very limited edition gift set. Housed in a beautiful, craft paper gift box, the full set comes in a range of delicious orange flavours, perfect for Christmas. Each Phizz formulation not only hydrates 3x faster than water alone, but features essential nutrients to help transform mental and physical performance. All proceeds from the sale of these gift boxes go to our partner CleanHub , supporting their work recovering plastic waste. So there’s really no reason to buy! And if that doesn’t float their boat then let them decide for themselves with a Phizz Gift Card - the perfect gift for those that are hard to buy for. No wrapping, no traipsing round the shops, no blindly searching online - a Phizz gift card will allow the recipient to choose from our whole range of hydration essentials, helping them to recover from the Christmas festivities and kick off 2026 hydrated and happy! Available in three amounts, our digital gift cards are valid for twelve months and are available on the website now.   Give the gift of hydration this Christmas with Phizz.