The human body has from 55% to 78% water depending on the body size. 2/3 of body consists of water and it is the main component of human body. In-case of water shortage cells dry out and die.
Muscle consists of 75% water
Brain consists of 90% water
Bone consists of 22% water
Blood consists of 83% water
Harmful effects and symptoms of Dehydration:
* Tiredness
* Migraine
* Constipation
* Muscle cramps
* Irregular blood pressure
* Kidney problems
* Dry skin
* 20% dehydrated - risk of death
Symptoms of dehydration:
* Dark urine - Dark yellow or orange ion color
* Dry skin
* Thirst
* Hunger
* Fatigue
To avoid dehydration drink about 8 glasses of water a day
The Top health benefits of drinking water:
* Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger; it's an effective appetite suppressant so you'll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
* Natural remedy for headache: Although there are many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
* Look younger with healthier skin: Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.
* Better productivity at work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, this drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrate.
* Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You'll feel more energetic when doing exercises and water helps to fuel your muscle.
* Helps in digestion and constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowl movement.
* Less cramps: Proper hydration keeps muscles lubricated.
* Treats low back pain and arthritis of the spine.
* Prevents a high level Cholesterol
* Prevents heart disease and stroke: Hydration is essential to help prevent clogging of arteries.
* Prevents and treat hypertension: Hydration reduces water retention.
* Prevents Brain damage: Dehydration can cause damage in the blood vessels in the brain, leading to bleedings and plaques, which are at the base of most neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Alzenheimer’s disease.
* Relieves fatigue: Water generates electrical and magnetic energy in every body cell, providing a natural power boost.
* Prevents depression: Hydration helps the body naturally replenish its supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin
* Prevents Insomnia:Water is needed for the production of nature’s sleep regulator, melatonin.
* Eliminates body wastes and toxins: In the case of dehydration, the blood becomes thick and saturated, not being able to flow properly, The excess of toxins must then be stored within the interstitial space surrounding the cells and by time this space begins to resemble a toxic waste site – an acidic medium. The end stage of this process results in the cells not resembling normal cells at all. That’s what is called CANCER.
* Reduces the risk of cancer: Drinking water prevents and treat Leukemia and Lymphoma. It normalizes the blood manufacturing system that can aid in the prevention of many forms of cancer.
* Attention Deficit: A well hydrated brain is continually energized to imprint new information in its memory banks.
* Prevents Osteoporosis :Dehydration is responsible of the loss of Calcium from our bones as we age.
* Eye Sight: The cornea is 80% water. Working long hours on the computer makes the eye dry. Just closing the eyes for a few seconds and blinking allows liquid from the tear glands to moisturize and lubricate the cornea. So water is recommended for good eye health.
* Treats and prevents dozens of diseases, avoid costly prescription drugs and enjoy health: It maintains the body Ph balance in order to prevent and cure diseases.
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