Water, why do we need it?

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Water

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There’s a joke; it talks about a substance found at the site of almost all atrocities, and tragedies, and whether we should ban this substance. The substance they are talking about is simply dihydrogen monoxide.  Which is the scientific name for water.

People contain about 60% water. Babies have more at 78%, men have a higher percent then women and lean people have more then fat people. The brain is 80% water and will not be at its full capacity when dehydrated. People can generally survive 2 to 3 days without water.

It is generally accepted and fairly well known that people need eight glasses of water a day. Not all of the water we consume comes directly from a glass of water. Fresh fruit and veggies provide as with some of our water intake as do other foods. Many different drinks will provide the water we need. The exceptions are heavily caffeinated drinks which will give us water but act as a diuretic and help us get rid of it as well.

Water is a great appetite suppressant and does not contain any calories. With a meal it can help you enjoy the tastes of your food more. Few things taste better then water when you’re truly thirsty like after or during a work out or when you first wake up.

When your skin is dehydrated it can appear well dry but also saggy and wrinkly. With water then moisturizer to hold the water in on the outside and water on the inside your skin appearance can improve dramatically. The same with your hair stay hydrated and  your all set. Ever hear ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’. How much cleaning could you do without water inside and out? Water helps eliminate toxins with sweat, and urine.

It nourishes the body helping the blood provide oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Water is essential for the absorption of many nutrients. It also helps process fats and toxins through the kidneys while preventing kidney stones. Water helps you endure the extreme temperatures, it helps prevent sunstroke. It helps lower blood pressure and helps prevent the risk of heart disease.

If you wet your hair down with water before going into a pool it will help prevent chlorine from doing as much damage as it would otherwise. Why go in the pool at all? Other then fun, the water resistance in a pool (or lake or river) can help you get a great work out without damaging the joints. Whether you swim, aqua size, or just run in the water it’s a safe healthy way to exercise.

Listening to or watching water in a natural setting is considered very relaxing for most. A home with a view of the water is considered more valuable then one without. Just listening to and observing water in nature reduces anxiety as does the site and sound of a water fountain or waves.