Your Health And Water

Experts claim that drinking lots of water is a major factor to your well-being and health, from improving brain power to reducing the risk of cancer. Perhaps it is the only true elixir of life?

After more than 20 years of scientific and clinical studies into the role of health benefit of water for the human body, a pioneering physician and acclaimed author, Dr. F. Batmanghelidj MD, says water can be an aid in relieving an astonishing range of medical conditions. "Simply adjusting your fluid and salt intakes can help you treat and prevent dozens of diseases, avoid costly prescriptions drugs and enjoy vibrant new health."

Hydration is vital to help prevent clogging of arteries in the heart and brain and in treating hypertension. Painful joints can point to water shortage. Some experts say that lower back pain is also a sign of water shortage in the spinal column and discs.

Eighty five percent of the brain is made up of water, which can only tolerate a 1% loss of water. Lack of energy, sleep disorders, depression, besides attention deficit, can all be lowered by drinking lots of water.

The body develops into a toxic waste site as soon as excess toxins are allowed to accumulate in the blood stream. This stops the necessary oxygenation of the cells and creates a break down in the function of those cells. The final result of this is cancer. Thus water assists against colon, bladder and breast cancer, as well improving your immune system.

Water also plays a vital role in weight loss, as it aids in the breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates and enables the body get rid of the 'bad fat'.

• Water helps maintain body temperature
• Moistens the air in the lungs
• Supports the metabolism
• Takes nutrients and oxygen into the cells
• Protects vital organs
• Protects and moisturizes joints
• Aids organs with nutrient absorption
• Aids Detoxification
• Blood consists of 83% water
• Muscles are made up of 75% water
• Bones consist of 22% water

Water is the major component of the human body.

How much water should you drink every day? At least 8 glasses of non caffeinated liquid daily, are enough to keep the body well tuned, say most experts. That does not include such liquids as coffee or caffeinated tea. If you can't handle plain water, add a few drops of lemon juice, which has enormous health benefits.

Remember, the body only registers when you are thirsty after the fact.