10 Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water
At the airport gate, on my way back to the U.S. (from Africa),
the second security check confiscated the 3 liters of water I had just
purchased in the main terminal. I cried. Literally, I cried. Clearly, the
security agent didn’t understand exactly how much water I consume on a 17 hour
flight (about 6 liters actually!). Water has always been my drink of choice. It
just makes me feel good. I tell my clients to drink water if they have a
craving, a headache, are constipated, hungry, etc. Water is so beneficial, so
easy, so free yet so easily overlooked. It’s really a no brainer
(actually your brain is 90% water!!!). Your body is about 70% water, the
majority of your blood and every cell in your body is composed of water.
Therefore, you need water to function properly.
I don’t get headaches and don’t own Tylenol, Advil, etc. I
believe it’s because I drink enough water. I’ve often been complimented on my
clear, youthful skin. Again, I thank my water intake!
As with most things, the amount of water for each person is very
individual, but if your pee isn’t mostly clear or you have any of the symptoms
I mentioned above, you most likely aren’t getting enough H2O. Some suggest 8 (8
oz) glasses a day while others suggest take your body weight (in pounds),
divide it in half and drink that many ounces. Listen to what your body needs.
If you don’t care much for the taste of... nothing, then you can
add a squirt of lemon, a squeeze of lime, a few sprigs of fresh mint or a
cucumber or orange slice. You can even be so bold as to add a few berries or
watermelon. What ever gets you to drink it up. Cheers to your good health!
Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water: Don't Medicate, Hydrate!
1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue –
Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate
better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also
boosted!
2. Promotes Weight Loss – Removes by-products of
fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to
meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your
metabolism and has zero calories!
3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of waste
through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s
(urinary tract infections).
4. Improves Skin Complexion –
Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of
wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!
5. Maintains Regularity – Aids in digestion
as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
6. Boosts Immune System – A water guzzler
is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority
of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other
ailments like heart attacks.
7. Natural Headache Remedy – Helps relieve and
prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused
by dehydration.
8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains -
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint
pain is less likely.
9. Puts You in a Good Mood – When the body is
functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
10. Save Money! - Water is FREE!
Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high
sugar and fat-filled latte!
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