THINK...BEFORE YOU DRINK 10 Reasons To Drink More Water

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water is vital!

 

but even more important is WHERE your getting this water from!

 

if it's tap or from a bottle.....filter it, and to get rid of the

fluoride you will need reverse osmosis technology...

 

if you can get well water, do it!

 

filter it...but DON'T add chlorine!

 

have it tested but keep in mind that the water you had tested has

moved on and is replaced DAILY with new water.....I will take my

chances with well water over TAP water anyday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

, Misty <misty3 wrote:

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> 10 Reasons To Drink More Water

> http://ririanproject.com/2006/09/07/10-reasons-to-drink-more-water/

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> know you've heard this many times - " Drink more water! " . Yet, 99%

of the people don't heed this advice. Maybe if water was more

expensive, people would pay more attention to consume enough of it on

a daily basis. We are living in a dehydrated world of carbonated

beverages, caffeine and alcohol.

> I bet you don't know how important is water for your health, figure

and well-being. But drinking water is not just a trend, it's

essential! Everything your body does it does better with a healthy

supply of water, every system in your body depends on water.

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> So here are 10 reasons why drinking water is good for you and why

you should make drinking water part of your daily routine:

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> 1. Get Healthy Skin

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> Nothing will improve the appearance of your skin better than

consuming enough water. It's a pity women spend so much money on skin

products, while neglecting the cheapest and most effective one -

water. Water is the single most important element for cellular

integrity. Drinking water moisturizes your skin from the inside out.

Water is also essential to maintaining elasticity and suppleness and

helps prevent dryness. The real fountain of youth can be found in a

glass of water.

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> 2. Flush Toxins

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> Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the

digestive tract. Our kidney system is unique in its filtering

capabilities and totally dependent upon water in order for it to

work. Daily fluid intake is essential to its efficient operation,

particularly because there is some decrease in function with age.

Water helps get rid of excess nitrogen, urea, and ketones, so it is

particularly important when following a high protein diet. You need

even more water to help your kidneys do their work if you're eating

big to gain weight.

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> 3. Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Attack

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> Researchers at Loma Linda University in California studied more

than 20,000 healthy men and women and found that people who drink

more than five glasses of water a day were less likely to die from a

heart attack or heart disease than those who drank fewer than two

glasses a day.

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> 4. Cushion And Lube Your Joints And Muscles

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> Water makes up a large part of the fluid that lubricates and

cushions your joints and muscles. And although not the only element

associated with muscle cramps, athletes have long recognized that

even mild dehydration can produce cramps. So drinking water before,

during and after exercise can also help reduce muscle cramping and

premature fatigue.

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> According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adequate

fluid replacement helps to maintain hydration therefore optimizing

and enhancing performance of those participating in regular exercise.

They suggest flavored waters to promote hydration and to increase

palatability. Products such as Gatorade's Propel Fitness Water are,

therefore, terrific substitutes for plain water to increase fluid

intake and meet the optimum consumption of water per day, thus

enhancing performance and lessening the possibility of dehydration.

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> 5. Get Energized And Be Alert

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> On average, most adults lose about 10 cups of fluid a day through

sweating, exhaling, urinating, and bowel movements. Even minor

dehydration can cause impaired concentration, headaches, irritability

and fatigue.

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> Water is also essential for proper circulation in the body. The

levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater when the body is well

hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available the more fat

it will burn for energy without the presence of oxygen the body

cannot utilize stored fat for energy efficiently. Not only will the

body burn more fat when well hydrated but because there are increased

oxygen levels you will also have more energy.

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> Drinking more water everyday will help your think more clearly.

Research has repeatedly shown that staying hydrated is necessary for

the human brain, which is 85 percent water, to function at optimal

levels. That is why many school systems throughout the country now

encourage students to keep a bottle of water at their desks and to

drink it throughout the day.

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> 6. Stay Regular

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> Water helps prevent constipation by adding fluid to the colon and

bulk to stools. Something as simple as fluid plays a major role in

preventing constipation. Not only does the liquid encourage bowel

movement, but it also softens the stools.

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> Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and

chemical reactions. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies

use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the

bloodstream. But no less important is the ability of water to

transport waste material out of our bodies.

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> 7. Reduce Your Risk Of Disease And Infection

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> Consistent failure to drink enough water can lead to Chronic

Cellular Dehydration. This condition where the body's cell are never

quite hydrated enough leave them in a weakened state, vulnerable to

attack from disease. It weakens the body's overall immune system and

leads to chemical, nutritional and pH imbalances that can cause a

host of diseases.

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> When you don't have enough water in your body, your cells start

to draw water from the bloodstream. Your heart has to work harder

because your blood gets sludgy, and your body starts to redirect

blood away from less vital areas. Dehydration can set in even before

you start to feel thirsty. This is a great strain on the body because

it impairs the kidneys in their vital function of purifying the blood

and helping the body get rid of toxins.

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> Also Michaud and coworkers found that the incidence of cancer in

the urinary bladder was reduced significantly by a high fluid intake

in a ten-year study involving nearly 48,000 men. The top 20% of

subjects who participated in the study drank 2500 ml per day or more,

while the bottom 20% drank 1200 ml or less. The authors concluded

that within this range, the risk of bladder cancer decreased by 7%

for every 240 ml of fluid added.

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> 8. Regulate Your Body Temperature

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> Water regulates the body's cooling system. Sports drinks are

useful when consumed after or during vigorous and prolonged exercise

in high heat. But most experts agree that water works better than

carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercise. For

instance, if you drink 12 ounces of plain water, your body will

absorb 8 ounces of it within 15 minutes. If you drink 12 ounces of a

10% sugar solution, less than 1 ounce will be absorbed in the same

period. The typical soft drink is a 10 to 12% sugar solution.

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> Water is the nutrient your body needs the most. Between 55 and 75

percent of adult body weight is water, and it is critical in

regulating all body organs and temperature.

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> 9. Burn More Fat And Build More Muscle

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> It has been shown that dehydration decreases protein synthesis.

Protein synthesis is what builds muscle. It is an energy costly

process. When you suppress protein synthesis, fewer calories end up

building proteins and more calories end up in your fat stores. It's

elementary: calories have two possible fates - they either get

burned, or they get stored. When more of the calories you eat get

burned, less will get stored.

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> Increased water consumption can help you control weight by

preventing you from confusing hunger with thirst. Water will also

keep your body systems, including metabolism and digestion, working

properly and give you the energy (and hydration) necessary for

exercise.

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> 10. Get Well

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> The traditional prescription to ?drink plenty of fluids? when

you're sick still holds strong. Water can help control a fever,

replace lost fluids, and thin out mucus. Water plays a vital role in

nearly every bodily function. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of

daytime fatigue. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-

term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the

computer screen or on a printed page.

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> Water is the substance of life. Life can not exist without water.

We must constantly be adding fresh water to our body in order to keep

it properly hydrated. Water can be a miracle cure for many common

ailments such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and much more.

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> Be sure to drink even more fluid whenever you increase your

physical activity, when eating a high fiber diet, during hot weather,

at high altitudes, in low humidity locations, and when you're sick,

especially if you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. The best way

to figure out if you're drinking enough water is to look at your

urine. It should be a very light shade of yellow. Drink up if it's

darker. Let your thirst guide you, also. You might not need eight

glasses to feel hydrated on a mild day. You could crave nine or 10 if

it's hot or you're exercising. Bottom line? Your body is 90 percent

water and needs it for digestion, healthy skin, blood circulation,

temperature control and lots of other reasons.

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> It is important to know that the body can only absorb 4 ounces of

water every 10 minutes, so like many things in life, it is important

to be proactive with drinking water. Aim to drink one glass of pure

water every hour you are awake. And make the process enjoyable. Many

people complain that they don't like the taste of water, or that it

is boring to drink! Try these tips for making drinking water an

enjoyable process:

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> - Add fresh mint leaves, slices of strawberry, apple, lemon, or

lime to a pitcher of water. Serve chilled. Keep a pitcher of " fruit

water " in the refrigerator so you always have great-tasting water

available.

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> - Try Glaceu Fruit Water, which is distilled water with added

fruit essence, without added sugar or artificial sweeteners. It is

available at most health food stores. It comes in a variety of

fabulous flavors including, watermelon, honeydew melon,

raspberry/lime, and strawberry/banana.

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> - Drink herbal teas. Herbal teas have a variety of healing

properties and come in a multitude of flavors. Try green tea, yerba

matte, chai, chamomile, mint, raspberry leaf, and cinnamon/apple. In

the summer time you can serve them over ice. In winter, drink them

hot. Yogi Tea is one of my favorite brands.

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> - Add a squeeze of lemon or lime to water. Warm water with the

juice of 1 lemon taken in the morning on an empty stomach is a great

liver detoxifier, and has been shown to aid in weight loss.

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> By the way the eHow wiki has an interesting entry on how to drink

more water everyday. They offer 7 steps for increasing your water

intake, along with several useful tips.

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> Drink your water! Stay well hydrated! Stay healthy!

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