Water is without doubt
one of the most undervalued resource of earth. Without water life would not
exist on the planet- all living beings rely on water and without it life cases
to exist. Human beings can exist without food for upto a month, but without drinking
water survival is limited to a matter of days.
Effects of Water on a Human
body
The brain:- 75% water
Fatigue: Water is the
most Vital sources of energy in the body. Dehydration causes the enzymatic
activity in the body to slow down, resulting in tiredness and fatigue
Asthma and Allergies:
When dehydrated, your body will restrict
airways as a means to conserve water. In fact the rate of histamine produces
by body increases exponentially as the body loses more and more water
Blood :- 92 % Water
The blood is normally
92% water when the body is fully hydrated. When dehydrated, the blood becomes
thicker causing resistance to blood flow and resulting in elevated blood pressure.
High Cholesterol: when
the body is dehydrated, it will pproduce more cholesterol to prevent water loss
from the cells
Digestive disorders: A
shortage of water and alkaline minerals, such as Calcium and Magnesium can lead
to a number of digestive disorders, including ulcers, Gastritis and Acid Reflux
Constipation: When
short of water, the colon is one of the primary regions the body draws water
from in order to provide fluids for other critical body functions. Without
adequate water, wastes move through the large intestines much more slowly or
sometimes not at all, resulting in constipation.
Bones: 22 % Water, Muscles:
75 % Water
Joint pain and Stiffness:
All joints have cartilage padding which is composed mainly of water. When the
body is dehydrated, cartilage is weakened and joint repair is slow resulting in
pain and discomfort Kidneys or Bladder problems
With a dehydrated body,
the accumulation of toxins and acid waster creates an environment where
bacteria thrive, resulting in the bladder and kidney to be more prone to
infection, inflammation and pain
Weight Gain:
When dehydrated, cells
are depleted of energy which causes them to rely on alternative sources. As a
result people tend to eat more when, in reality, the body is thirsty.
Premature Ageing: When in
dehydrated the body’s organs including its largest organ, the Skin, begins to
wrinkle and wither prematurely.
Did you know?
When you feel thirsty
you are already dehydrated.
Drinking 8 ounce glasses
of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner while also cutting back on portions
with help you loose weight and keep it off for atleast a year according to research.
Drinking cold water can
speed your metabolism and burn calories. The effects of elevated metabolism
begin about 10 minutes after consuming the water and peak at 30-40 minutes
after drinking
Researchers estimate
that over the course of a year, a person who increased his water consumtin by
1.5 liters a day would burn extra 17.400 calories, for a weight loss of
approximately 5 Pounds
You
should Drink only Water! The number one source of excessive
calories in a person’s diet is Sugar-based beverages such as Soda and Fruit
Juices
Just
one can of Soda pop: 35 gms of Sugar, 140 calories
One
glass of Water: 0 grams Sugar and 0 Calories
Factors that require
increased water consumption: Exercise, Environment, Illness, Pregnancy,
Breastfeeding. The average adult loses about 10 cups of water everyday simply
by breathing, sweating, urinating and eliminating waste.
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