Water is the best therapy for a glowing, youthful skin. Imagine sucking out the water from a tomato, the tomato is dried up and wrinkles. Same goes for the skin;
Written by Kathy Emiko
Thou shall drink at least eight glasses of water a day
“Your body is about 70 percent water; your muscles are about 75 percent water; your brain cells are about 85 percent water; even your bones are approximately 25 percent water. Water, is the most foundational aspect of health.” – Princess Kathy Emiko
Water is the single most important nutrient for our bodies. It is involved in every function of our bodies; you can live five to seven weeks without food, but the average adult can last no more than five days without water.
Many people never drink water. Some don’t like the taste of water or they were never taught the importance of drinking it. Maybe, they were brought up drinking juice, soft drinks, milk, anything but water.
As a result, many people spend the day going from one caffeinated or sugar-based drink to another. They jump-start their morning with coffee; by midmorning they have a soda for another boost; then, drink another sweetened juice for lunch. Little do they know that all the caffeine and sugar actually steal water from their bodies, doing them more harm than good.
Water has many vital functions. It is the vehicle the body must use to flush out the waste produced in normal body functions. In weight loss, the body requires even more water to break down waste from fat. Adequate water also prevents the build up of uric acid within the body, which if excess leads to certain types of arthritis.
Being a mild laxative, water is essential for proper bowel function, activating the fibre you eat to form a bulky mass that moves through the GI tract easily and quickly. Water, first thing in the morning with a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar or juice of lemon, makes a great wake-up for your system.
Water is the only liquid you consume that doesn’t require the body to work to metabolize or excrete it. The body has to work overtime to process and excrete the colourings and chemicals in sodas. Several other beverages, although fluid-based, actually remove water that is contained in the beverage itself. Many beverages such as coffee and sodas, contain tannic acid, a waste product that interferes with ion absorption and competes for excretion with the other bodily waste products such as uric acid.
Even juices do not provide the solid benefits of pure, wonderful water, since they require the body to work to process the substances they contain.
Water is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance. As you avoid excess salt, take in adequate protein and increase your water intake and your kidney function will increase. This three-point approach, releases excess stores of water, much like priming a pump.
Water is the natural diuretic. Water is essential for maintaining muscle tone, allowing muscle to contract naturally, thus preventing dehydration. Water also works to keep the skin healthy and resilient.
I am often asked, "How much water do I need?" My answer is always the same: eight to ten glasses each day. As you begin to meet this need by drinking more water, your natural taste for it will increase. As you learn what water does for your body, your motivation for drinking it will grow. Water drinking is habit forming - the more you drink, the more you want!
Neglecting the most basic pillar of health, your body and mind pay a terrible price - suffering from headaches, back pain, arthritis, skin problems, digestion problems and other ailments.
Water is the best therapy for a glowing, youthful skin. Imagine sucking out the water from a tomato, the tomato is dried up and wrinkles. Same goes for the skin; when the body is denied water, there is pre-mature aging and lots of wrinkles to battle with.
Water is refreshing with an added slice of fresh lemon or Apple Cider Vinegar. Make it your best drink today!
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