water facts
Water makes up approximately 60 - 70% of the human body and greatly impacts almost every physiological function. Proper hydration is important to maintaining optimum health.
The importance of staying hydrated
- Water carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells all over the body
- Water removes waste and toxins
- Water regulates body temperature
- Water lubricates joints and protects organs
- Water is vital for the efficiency of the immune system
- Water helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- Water helps keep skin cells hydrated giving the skin a more youthful appearance
- Water helps maintain healthy body weight by increasing the metabolism
- Water aids in the digestive process and prevents constipation
- Water helps transport energy (sodium & potassium) to the neurotransmitters in the brain
- Water helps curb addictive urges for some addictive substances like tobacco, caffeine and alcohol
- Water prevents the clogging of arteries in the heart and brain
- Water is a solvent that regulates all the functions of the body
How to stay hydrated
- Drink 6-8 8oz glasses of purified water a day
- Eat fruits with high water content
- Drink additional fluids before, during and after exercising
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol consumption
