NEWSTART-Water 04/08/2010
 What can be sweeter than a freshly bathed baby; or more refreshing than a cool glass of water on a scorching hot day? Water is an all-purpose cleanser both inside and out It is an abundant and effective agent for washing away dirt, germs, and bacteria... The skin is one of the organs the body uses to eliminate waste products. If these impurities are allowed to remain on the skin they can cause illness. A clean body and surroundings are indispensable for physical and mental health. A glass of water acts as a bath for the digestive system, cleansing and refreshing it. Other beverages are unable to purify like water. Soda and coffee can no more clean the inside of your body than they can the outside. As oil is to a car engine so water is to the body, the universal lubricant that makes everything else work All the functions of the body depend on water. A lack of water dehydrates the fluids, tissues, and cells of the body. It causes the blood to thicken, increasing the risks of stroke and heart disease. Insufficient water can mimic hypoglycemia, causing headaches, tiredness, and fainting spells. The body loses ten to twelve cups of water every day. The food we eat provides two to four cups of water, so we need to drink six to eight glasses each day to replace the difference. Pure plain water is the best way to replace the fluid you need. Many sugar-laden beverages actually result in a loss of water from the system; it requires more water to metabolize the sugar in a drink than it can provide. Caffeine and alcohol are both diuretics which cause the body to lose water. You need an extra glass of water for every high-sugar, caffeinated, or alcoholic beverage you drink. Drinking water with meals dilutes the gastric juices and slows the digestive process. The best time to drink water is between meals, beginning an hour after eating, until fifteen minutes before the next meal. Water is a remarkable aid in the treatment of disease. When you are ill drink plenty of water. This replaces any fluid lost during a fever and insures that every part of your body will function well. Frequent showers will prove to be helpful as well. CommentsLeave a Reply |   ArchivesMay 2011 CategoriesAll |
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