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Drink Water! It's Healthy



Water is one of the most abundant resources available on Earth. In fact, about 75% of our planet is made up of water. Aside from that, the human body also consists of water and there are about 2/3 of them wherein the blood is 83% water, the brain is 75% water and even the bone is 22% water. If there is already plenty of water on our body system, then why do we need to drink up and replenish our body with eight to ten glasses of water a day?
We need water in our body simply because even we are sleeping we are losing water. Our lungs expel an average of three cups of water per day because of the breathing process and we loose an average of six cups of water as we urinate. Not to mention the amount of water we expel when we are sweating, walking, running and exercising. Thus we have to replenish all those water that were lost and avoid losing more than 10% of our body weigh to avoid dehydration.
Well, you face a lot of problems when you are dehydrated. First of all, your blood will not circulate well which will lead to many more complications such as your brain will be less active which will affect concentration and critical thinking abilities. In addition to that, you will feel that your body is heavy and tired. Seems interesting right? What if I tell you that toxins in your digestive system will not be flushed out of your body system if you are dehydrated? Am I getting your attention now? Thus, read on as I outline to you the need of being hydrated always.
Having enough water in your body will be of great help for your brain to function accordingly. In addition to that, water keeps the digestive system in shape. Also, adequate water consumption will make you feel better because it prevents constipation. Enough water on you body system also means that you are lessening the chance of kidney stones as well as preventing and lessening of acquiring colds and flu. Not to mention that water also helps in keeping the joints lubricated which is very important for the athletes and older people to avoid sprains and cramps.
If you are aiming to lose some weight, then drink up since water helps in metabolism by burning calories 3% faster. Also, there are studies that hunger and thirst are activated at the same time, Thus, if you are thirsty, you maybe mistaken that you are hungry which increase your food intake. Therefore, drinking mote water prevents overeating and promotes weigh loss.
There are many more benefits of drinking water. There are also studies that water promotes a beautiful and glowing skin, relives fatigue, headache and back pains, and many more. Thus, never forget to drink up. Anyway, water is very abundant.
Carlo is into health and wellness as he wants to live a healthier lifestyle. Moreover, he wants to spend more time with his friends and family.

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