| Do you ever forget to breathe? Because, if we did, | | | | stimulate your pancreas, increase insulin level and |
| we might be six feet under. So how come we forget | | | | takes the body out of its natural fat burning state. |
| to drink water? There are many people who do forget | | | | Water and Weight If you're trying to lose weight, |
| to drink water, amazing? Just like how oxygen is vital | | | | water intake is important, as it's good for digestion and |
| for surviving, simply put, water plays an enormous part | | | | prevents overeating. If you are not getting plenty of |
| in our lives. There must have been many times during | | | | water, you will eat more to satisfy your body's craving |
| the day when we feel tired, low, exhausted or need | | | | for water. Water mobilizes and reduces the amount of |
| that burst of energy in our body, and we reach out for | | | | fat deposit. A natural appetite suppressant, developing |
| food to satisfy our cravings, wherein we might actually | | | | a good water drinking habit can be a long-term aid in |
| be needing water to quench our thirst and get our | | | | achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. |
| energy levels up. | | | | Need for Water Factors that influence water needs |
| Health benefits of drinking water: Your daily intake | | | | are exercises, environment, illness or health conditions |
| Staying properly hydrated is one of the easiest and | | | | and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Water is especially |
| least expensive ways to stay in good health. The | | | | important for pregnant women and nursing mothers. |
| more water we drink, the healthier we become. Water | | | | For athletes and workout fanatics, drinking water |
| increases the quality and the length of our lives. By | | | | reduces cardiovascular stress and improves |
| developing good hydration habits, we, i.e. our body | | | | performance. |
| functions well. As we age, we become less sensitive | | | | In addition, since water reduces body temperature, it |
| to loss of water in our body, which leads to body | | | | makes the whole exercise process safer and more |
| wrinkles. | | | | effective. Water is also an important "healing tool" for |
| Drinking plenty of water is good idea to keep body | | | | people with a history of kidney stones. Drinking water |
| lines, wrinkles, dehydration, etc at bay. Studies say that | | | | is also valuable in preventing urinary tract infections in |
| we should aim for ½ oz of water per pound of | | | | both men and for women, flushing impurities out of the |
| body weight. We lose water through sweat, urine or | | | | system. Drinking large amount of water eases the |
| bowel movements. It is preferable to sip water | | | | digestion process of solid foods. Adequate intake of |
| throughout the day rather than to gulp it because it will | | | | water gives muscles a better contraction and tone. |
| give your body more time to absorb it. Drinking at least | | | | Prevents skin sagging, and finally maintains clear, |
| 8 - 10 glasses of water a day is beneficial to us - for | | | | healthy skin. |
| our skin, for our weight, for general good health. | | | | Water intake An easy way is to start the day with the |
| 1. It improves your energy, tones muscles you mental | | | | intake of a fresh cup or two of water. These first |
| and physical performance and helps in weight loss. 2. It | | | | glasses are so critical because you are reversing any |
| flushes out wastes, toxins, transports nutrients and | | | | mild dehydration that may have occurred overnight, |
| regulates body temperature and allows for proper | | | | especially if you cut off your water consumption a |
| digestion. 3. Keeps skin healthy and glowing, as the skin | | | | couple of hours before bedtime in order to reduce |
| feels moist with increase in energy levels. 4. It also | | | | nighttime trips to the bathroom. |
| alleviates migraine headaches, high blood cholesterol, | | | | If you are in the habit of showering and dressing |
| rheumatoid arthritis pain, asthma allergies, and high | | | | before you go to the kitchen in the morning, you could |
| blood pressure. By hydrating your body you can | | | | leave a bottle of water to drink while getting ready. It is |
| minimize your back pain. 5. Increased water | | | | best to drink water on an empty stomach in order to |
| consumption often helps to regulate our appetite | | | | avoid unnecessary dilution of digestive juices, have a |
| because we often mistake our thirst for hunger and | | | | glass or two of water, a half hour before and after |
| eat food when in fact our body is craving for fluid. | | | | meals. |
| No alternatives for water There is no substitute for this | | | | Try to get into the habit of bringing a water bottle with |
| wonderful drink. Most people think that by consuming | | | | you when you go out, whether to shop, walk or to an |
| other liquids, they have had their share of water. But it | | | | activity. When it is something as simple and |
| is not so, sodas, beverages; coffee, tea, alcoholic | | | | inexpensive as drinking water, make the most of it - |
| drinks, etc. cannot be substitutes for water in any way. | | | | don't wait till you are thirsty. Drink water constantly |
| If you consume too much of beverages, coffee, etc. | | | | throughout the day. |
| you rob your body of important vitamins, minerals, | | | | |