At the airport gate, on my way back
to the U.S. (from Africa), the second security check confiscated the 3 liters
of water I had just purchased in the main terminal. I cried. Literally, I
cried. Clearly, the security agent didn’t understand exactly how much water I
consume on a 17 hour flight (about 6 liters actually!). Water has always been
my drink of choice. It just makes me feel good. I tell my clients to drink
water if they have a craving, a headache, are constipated, hungry, etc. Water
is so beneficial, so easy, so free yet so easily overlooked. It’s really
a no brainer (actually your brain is 90% water!!!). Your body is about 70%
water, the majority of your blood and every cell in your body is composed of
water. Therefore, you need water to function properly.
I don’t get headaches and don’t own
Tylenol, Advil, etc. I believe it’s because I drink enough water. I’ve often
been complimented on my clear, youthful skin. Again, I thank my water intake!
As with most things, the amount of
water for each person is very individual, but if your pee isn’t 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 while others suggest take your
body weight (in pounds), divide it in half and drink that many ounces. Listen
to what your body needs.
If you don’t 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 watermelon. What ever gets you to drink it up. Cheers
to your good health!
Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water:
Don't Medicate, Hydrate!
1. Increases Energy & Relieves
Fatigue – Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it
helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added
bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!
2. 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!
3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination
which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
4. Improves Skin Complexion – Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft,
glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment
around!
5. Maintains Regularity –
Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents
constipation.
6. Boosts Immune System –
A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel
healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against
flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
7. Natural Headache Remedy –
Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are
commonly caused by dehydration.
8.
Prevents Cramps & Sprains -
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint
pain is less likely.
9. Puts
You in a Good Mood – When the body is functioning at its best, you will
feel great and be happy!
10. Save
Money! - Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s
STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!
