Water Affects Health
Your health And Water
Experts say that consuming lots of water is vital for your well-being and your health, from preventing cancer to increasing brain power. Maybe it is the only true elixir of life? {Dr. F. Batmanghelidj MD, a pioneering physician and acclaimed author, says, based on more than twenty years of clinical and scientific research into the role of health benefit of water for the body water can relieve a stunning variety of medical conditions. "Simply adjusting your fluid and salt intakes can help you treat and prevent dozens of diseases, avoid costly prescriptions drugs and enjoy vibrant new health." Some experts say that lower back pain can point to water shortage in the spinal column and discs. Painful joints can also be a signal of water shortage. Hydration is absolutely necessary in helping stop clogging of arteries in the heart and brain and in treating hypertension. The brain is 85% water, which can tolerate only 1% loss of water. Depression, sleep disorders, lack of energy, besides attention deficit can all be lowered by drinking lots of water. When excess toxins are permitted to build up in the blood stream the body turns into a toxic waste site. This prevents the necessary oxygenation of the cells and creates a break down in the function of those cells. The end consequence of this process is cancer. Water thus becomes an assistance against breast, colon and bladder cancer, while while also enhancing the immune system. Water also plays a key role in losing weight, as it aids in the breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins and helps the body get rid of the 'bad fat'. • Water helps maintain body temperature • regulate the body temperature • Carries nutrients and oxygen into the cells • Moistens the air in the lungs • Assists with metabolism • Protects vital organs • Detoxifies • Cares for and moisturizes joints • Helps organs absorb nutrients better • Muscles are made up of 75% water • Blood is made up of 83% water • Bones consist of 22% water In reality water is the most important component of the human body. So how many glasses of water should you drink daily? Most experts agree that no less than 8 glasses of non caffeinated liquid, a day are enough to keep the body well tuned. That of course, does not include such liquids as coffee or caffeinated tea. If you can't handle plain water, add a few drops of lemon juice which also has tremendous health benefits. Always remember, the body only registers you are thirsty following the fact.
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