Water is a key component in determining the quality of our lives. It
has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential for
life. In Rome many centuries ago, it used to be considered a major crime
to pollute any water.
The average adult body is 55-75% water.
Aside
from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body
temperature and blood circulation, carries oxygen and nutrients to
cells, and flushes toxins and wastes out of cells. Conversely,
dehydration can lead to many ailments ranging from arthritis and joint
stiffness to allergies to headaches.
Among its many benefits,
water plays a major role in weight loss. It is fat-free,
cholesterol-free, suppresses the appetite and enhances the metabolism of
stored fats. Not drinking enough water leads to excess body fat, poor
muscle tone, low digestive function, increased toxicity, and joint and
muscle soreness. Even mild dehydration will decrease one’s metabolism by
3%!
It is recommended to drink at minimum 8 glasses (8 ounces
each) of pure-filtered water daily. It is further suggested that for
those who are overweight, add one additional glass of water for every 25
pounds that you are overweight.
How do you remember to drink enough water?