The Holistic Health Warrior

Water fountain found in a small Swiss village. They are used as a drinking water source for people and cattle. Almost every Alpine village has such a water source.

Water is an extremely important  anti aging nutrient for the body. Without any water to drink you would probably only survive about 10 days, if your lucky. Besides just quenching our thirst, it can do a number of things in your body to help fight the aging process. Experts say the average person should drink about 64 ounces of water per day, other experts say you should drink 1 ounce for every 1 pound of body weight. Regardless of the number you use, most of us do not consume nearly enough water throughout the day to really reap the tremendous benefits that clean, fresh water can give us.

There are nine ways water can help us fight the aging process;

Feeds and cleans the cells.
Water moves in and out of the cells on a constant basis. This process helps dissolve nutrients and carries them where they need to go and it carries waste out of the body. Water also feeds your cells to you give you the energy you need. Before grabbing that next cup of coffee or expensive “energy drink”, try downing a big glass of water instead.

Improves the digestive process
Water works much like oil does in a machine; keeping it running smooth. Without it our digestive processes tend to slow down and get sluggish. This can cause a digestive “back up” so to speak or in other words, constipation. Water can also help with heart burn. When acid the acid in the stomach rises into the esophagus, a harsh burning sensation will occur. Water will help wash that acid out, allowing the stomach to do it’s job.

Maintains an even body temperature
Whether its extreme heat or extreme cold, water is a crucial element to helping your body temperature stay out of the danger zone. In extreme heat our bodies sweat, causing a loss of a lot of water. Not only will water help keep your body temperature from over heating, causing heat stroke, it will also help prevent serious dehydration. In cold weather, hypothermia is just as serious as heatstroke. Nurses in an Alaskan Hospital have said that dehydration is the number one cause of frostbrite.

Helps the body heal
After surgery, the body will tend to retain water to help itself heal. By drinking lots of extra water, this process will be amplified. Water will also help flush viruses and infections out of the body.

Lubricates and cushions the joints.
Water molecules don’t like to be crowded too close together. Because of this, water molecules will spread out, forming a cushion that helps lubricate the joints. Sufferers of diseases like arthritis and gout can really feel the benefit of an abundance of water in their diet. Besides cushioning the joints, water also acts like a shock absorber inside the eyes and within the spinal cord.

Makes the skin soft and smooth.
Water is very important for skin to be soft and smooth. Without enough water the skin will more easily wrinkle and dry out. Water makes the skin more elastic. However too much of a good thing can be a bit harmful as well. Soaking in a hot bath or hot tub for too long will strip the natural oils out of the skin. These oils are what helps keep the moisture in. Spritzing your face with a little water is great for a little pick me up. Using a humidifier in dryer climates is very beneficial for the skin as well.

Kidney and Gallstnes no more.
Water helps flush waste and impurities from the body. Enough water circulating through the body should be enough to help combat the formation of kidney and gall stones, especially. Gallstones are created when the bile secreted by the liver does not contain enough water. Drinking plenty of water will keep these two organs working with ease.

Weight not
Although there is a difference of opinion by some experts regarding drinking water before meals, the general consensus is that drinking some water before a meal will cause you too feel more full, thereby eating less at each meal. Drinking water will give you more energy to do a little extra exercise too.

Germs be gone.
Water isn’t just for the inside of the body. The best way to rid the germs lurking on your hands, is with a good soap and water washing. Fewer germs, means less sickness and disesease.

Water makes up more than 60 percent of our body weight, and without enough water, other nutrients in the form of food or supplement will have a hard time being assimilated quickly and efficiently. Have you every stopped to think about how much water you drink in a day? Is it enough to accomplish the important task your body has that require adequate water to effectively hit the mark? Drinking water only when your feel thirsty is not a good way to judge whether or not you are drinking enough water.

The fact of the matter is, by the time your brain signals your body to trigger a thirst response, you have already gone into slight dehydration. Remember to drink at least 64 ounces of clean, fresh water everyday to help fight the many signs of aging, increase your energy level and stave off certain diseases.

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