Wisdom Wednesday!!

Water!

Today our topic is water and the importance of it. Did you know the human body is composed of 70% of water? The brain alone is 85% water and bones are 10-15% water. The body uses water for almost everything. Besides the obvious of sweating and going to the bathroom, water is responsible for, digestion, absorption, circulation, and one of the most important...the transportation of nutrients thought out the body. Without water your organs and cells wouldn't get the nutrients and oxygen they need. Which is why people can survive 30 to 40 days without food, but couldn't after three to five days without water. Because of waste out of the body, sweating, and even breathing, where water is eliminated, it is very important to replace that water by drinking it. Here is a list of some of the things that can happen if you don't have enough water in your body.
Dehydration

Blood pressure falls

blood clots may form

dry skin

headaches
excess body fat
poor muscle tone
digestive problems
poor functioning of many organs including the brain
joint and muscle soreness
dizziness
water retention
Some problems can be solved simply by drinking a glass of water. Such as bowl and bladder problems and headaches. Also anxiety attacks, food intolerances, heartburn, muscle pains, colitis pain, hot flashes, and many other discomforts and disorders. Water flushes out toxins in the body. If you don't have enough water then the toxins can build up causing kidney and other problems in your body. Drinking enough water can actually slow the aging process, improve or prevent arthritis, kidney stones, constipation, obesity, cataracts, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and many other diseases. You should consume at least 10 full 8oz glasses of water a day (80 oz). If you are active then you should consume more.

Water is a very important part of your health. It isn't expensive. The hardest thing is remembering to drink water even when you are not thirsty. If you're having a hard time try using a large water bottle and then counting how many times you have to drink the whole bottle a day. For example I have a water bottle that is 30 oz, so I know that I have to drink and refill it at least 3 times a day to get all of the water my body needs. I've also heard that you can fill glasses of water and put them around the house. Every time you come to a glass, you can't pass it until you drink half or all of the water. What ever way to use to help you remember to drink, the most important thing is you keep track of your water. If you do, I promise you will feel better. You'll have more energy and you'll be more healthy. Happy Drinking!!

sources: prescription for nutritional healing 4th edition by Phyllis A. Blach, CNC, hubpages.com/hub/importance-of-water-in-the-body, chemcraft.net/wbody.html