Are you Drinking your Water?

You hear over and over again to drink your water. You know it's good for you. It makes you feel full and hydrates your body. But there's more benefits to drinking water than just those two things.

Did you know that your body will let you know you are dehydrated? Not just by making you nauseous or feeling faint. But what about when your bones ache? Ever thought of that?


Painful joints can be a  signal of water shortage. It can affect the young as well as the old.  Intake of water and small amounts of salt will cure this problem. No way am I saying don't seek medical help. But try increasing your water intake before you make an appointment to see the doctor.

• Benefit of drinking water to prevent and treat Low Back Pain is a sign of water shortage in the spinal column and discs. The discs are cushions that support the weight of the body, can be seriously damage by dehydration.

• Benefit of drinking water to prevent Heart disease and stroke: hydration is essential to help prevent clogging of arteries an the heart and brain.
  
• Benefit of drinking water to prevent and treat Hypertension: hydration is crucial in treating it without using diuretics or medication
  
  Did you know that our cornea  is 80% water. Working long hours on the computer makes the eyes dry. Just closing the eyes for a few seconds every hour  and blinking frequently allows liquid from the tear glands  to moisturize and lubricate the cornea. Drinking water helps keep your eyes moist and in good health
  
  
  If your body has a tendency to retain fluids, it might seem logical  to drink less water. However, the opposite is  true. To lose the excess fluids, you  may need to drink MORE water. Dehydration can cause the body  to retain fluid that will be released as you drink more water.  The goal is to keep lots of fluid flowing through your body. To do this, drink more water along with salt  intake (which will be another post).

So keep think about these other benefits when you you drink that water bottle. And remember to recycle the bottle!

So how much water should you drink a day? The minimum for a healthy person is eight to ten eight-ounce glasses a day. You need more if you exercise a lot or live in a hot climate.  And overweight people should drink in an extra glass for every 25 pounds they exceed their ideal weight.  Please consult your own physician for their recommendations.


So I told you last week that every Monday would be Weigh In day. So without further ado. . .

 

One Pound down!

So Link your weigh in Post here So we can all visit and encourage each other!