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Water - It's Good For You!

Did you know that 70% of your body is water, your blood is 83%

water and your muscles and brain is around 75% water? So it's

safe to say, water is important to your health.

Even a mild dehydration can affect your short-term memory,

concentration and cause fatigue. Another thing many are unaware

of is that keeping your body hydrated can reduce back and joint

pain in as many as 80% of sufferers.

As a general rule, unless you have a medical condition that

doesn't allow you to, adults should drink 8 glasses of pure

water every day. If you are overweight you should drink 1 glass

extra for every 20 pounds you are overweight, and if you are

working out you should add 1 glass for every 20 minutes of

workout.

Water can improve your health in many ways, for those trying to

loose weight, it helps suppress hunger, it helps your metabolism

and when your body sees it is getting a constant supply of fresh

water every day, it will release all the excess water it stored

when supply was less frequent.

Other benefits include helping cleans your body of waste and

toxins, improve your skin moisture, improves absorption of

vitamins and nutrients, better digestion and increased energy

levels.

The best source is pure water, depending on the quality of your

tap water, you should consider attaching a water purifier to

your tap, or get bottled water.

You should not count sodas and coffee against you water

consumption, the 8 or more glasses should come in addition to

other beverages you drink.

So, if you are suffering from e.g. headaches, dry skin,

dizziness or constipation, you may be dehydrated, and should try

drinking at least 8 glasses of pure water every day.

Tips to help you drink enough water

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* Have water within reach at all times. Carry around a bottle of

water when you are on the move. * Add a little flavor to your

water (e.g. lime or lemon) now and then for variety. * Buy a

water filter for your home, this will improve the quality and

taste of your tap water and lower the cost if you normally only

drink bottled water.

No more excuses, go get hydrated.

Note: This is not medical advice. You should always consult your

doctor before making any big changes to your eating and drinking

habits.

About the author:

Kirsten Hawkins is a weightlifting and fitness enthusiast from

Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.weight-loss-diet-exercise.com/

for more great tips on how to lose weight, eat well, and be

healthy.