The adult person is composed of at least 70% water, yet many of us don’t drink enough water to hydrate our body, let alone maintain our wellness.
Many health and wellness issues can be addressed simply by increasing our daily water intake. For many of us, our body craves more fresh clean water each day than what we currently consume.
Here are 7 essential reasons to drink enough water: 4-6 glasses of water each day:
1. Maintain a youthful complexion. We all want to look young and healthy. Water flushes impurities from our digestive system. We appear to age faster when we are constantly stressed. Keeping our body as hydrated as possible can prevent the immune system having to respond to inflammation.
2. Keep illness and disease at bay. Water assists with healthy cellular reproduction during cell division. Cells rely on the hydration process to remove toxins and prevent microbial invaders from gaining an advantage over our immune system.
3. Think clearly. The brain relies on water for the transmission and function of nerves. Many people suffer with headaches that can manifest when we are dehydrated. The pain of a headache can cause disruption to our ability to think clearly, especially if someone suffers from migraines.
4. Process your emotional baggage. Have a glass of water to start each day feeling refreshed and ready for new challenges. Constipation, apart from its physical discomfort, keeps us bound to yesterday’s “stuff”. Plenty of water keeps us vital as it flushes out our system.
5. Reduce pain in your body and joints. Hydration lubricates the nerve endings. Lack of water increases the agony of Arthritis, a painful affliction for many, and stops people leading active lives. Some sufferers claim that their arthritis is worse in the winter time, when our water consumption can decline without regular commitment.
6. Have more energy. Fuel your body with the energy that is released when the water molecules split into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrate your cells and flush out the impurities for plenty of vitality. Drinking enough water is a fundamental fuel for our body and mind.
7. Decrease stress levels. We are overwhelmed with challenges that affect us physiologically, mentally and emotionally in our busy lives. Drinking plenty of water helps to process the impulses of the flight/fight response as we strive to remain calm and centred.