Water
Do I Really Have to Drink All That Water
Yes! Yes! Yes! Water may not be as sexy thing to take part in, like have a Starbucks coffee or glass of wine in your hand, but water is absolutely essential to life and it should be a big part of any balanced healthy diet.
Water is crucial to every bodily operation and when we become dehydrated, the body instinctively begins to ration water to each organ. The brain, being the most important organ, gets the most water. The skin, being the least important, is rationed the least amount of water. Chronically dry skin and/or dandruff are signs of advanced bodily dehydration , as are asthma and hyperventilation . It is the law of vital adaptation at work; that the body will do what it has to do to survive, which in this case means the most important organs get served first. If the body didn't do that we would suffer the ill effects of dehydration much more rapidly.
Water is important to nearly every aspect of the human body. The body will not operate properly without as our cell and organ functions, within our anatomy and physiology depend on water to function.
Benefits of water on our health:
- Water serves as a lubricant
- Water forms the base for saliva
- Water forms the fluids that surround the joints
- Water regulates the body temperature, as the cooling and heating is distributed through perspiration
- Water helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract and thereby eliminating waste- the best detox agent
- Regulates metabolism
Water also plays a very key role in the prevention of disease. It has been shown that drinking at least eight glasses of water daily can decrease the risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50% and possibly even reduce the risk of breast cancer. Our Blog provides much more in depth information on water, its importance and how it can aid in the prevention and cure of many types of diseases, ailments and disorders that affect the many systems of our bodies.
Almost equally as important as drinking water is ensuring that you are drinking clean water. Be sure the water you drink is clean and free of contaminants to ensure proper health and wellness.
How much water do I really need to drink?
At a minimum, you should drink ten to twelve glasses of water each day. Although you can survive on less, optimal health requires at least this much on a daily basis and for those undergoing strenuous activity, fitness or work related, much more can be required. Keep in mind, drinking ample water flushes toxins from your body, thus preventing damage to your kidneys or cancerous growths in the colon. Many believe that drinking plenty of water daily is the simplest disease-prevention tips you can follow so drink up!
