FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH IS FREE?!?
Sep 22, 2021
Water has always been my drink of choice. It just makes me feel good. I tell my patients to drink water all the time! Water is so beneficial, so easy, so free yet so easily overlooked. It is really a no brainer (your brain is 90% water!!!). Your body is about 70% water, most of your blood and every cell in your body is composed of water. Therefore, you need water to function properly.
I do not get headaches and do not own Tylenol, Advil, etc. I believe it is because I drink enough water.
As with most things, the amount of water for each person is very individual, but if your urine is not mostly clear or you have any of the symptoms I mentioned above, you most likely aren’t getting enough H2O. Some suggest 8 (8 oz) glasses a day but everyone is different in height, weight, exercise levels, etc.…. It cannot be the same for everyone. To get your ideal amount of water, take your body weight (in pounds), divide it in half and drink that many ounces. If you are doing strenuous exercise and sweating a great deal you will want to add more water in to replenish what you have lost.
If you do not care much for the taste of… nothing, then you can add a squirt of lemon, a squeeze of lime, a few sprigs of fresh mint or a cucumber or orange slice. You can even be so bold as to add a few berries or even basil. Whatever gets you to drink it up. Cheers to your good health!
Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water: Do not Medicate, Hydrate!
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As a bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!
- Promotes Weight Loss
Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
- Flushes Out Toxins
Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTIs (urinary tract infections). Health professionals have always recommended a healthy diet rich in natural antioxidants and plenty of fresh drinking water as being good ways to help manage inflammation. Water is recommended because it can flush toxins and other irritants out of the system
- Improves Skin Complexion
Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It is the best anti-aging treatment around!
- Decreases Inflammation
Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
- Boosts Immune System
A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy most of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
- Natural Headache Remedy
Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
- Prevents Cramps & Sprains
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
- Puts You In A Good Mood
When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
- Save Money!
Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it is STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!
