THE NEED FOR WATER

Water makes up more than 70 percent of the body's tissues and plays a
major role in nearly every body function from regulating temperature
and cushioning joints to bringing oxygen to the cells and removing
waste from the body. It is second only to oxygen as a primary
building block of human life. Every moment of every day, our bodies
use water to per- form one task after another that is necessary to
our lives.

Severe dehydration can affect blood pressure, circulation, digestion
and kidney function. But on a daily basis, not getting enough water
can cause fatique, dry skin, headaches and constipation. Hydration
should be the primary focus of health. Proper water utilization is
necessary for the accurate processing of 80 percent of the messages
communicated between the brain and the body. Even a slight imbalance
may cause confused electrical messages to misdirect the muscles of
the body. Hydration is also responsible for proper functioning of 90
percent of the muscles in the body.

Through sweat, breathing and other excretory functions, our body
loses about three liters of fluid a day. Yet most people do not
replace this lost water with water. Instead we drink soda, tea,
coffee, wine and processed juices. These fluids contain a high amount
of caffeine, sugars, artificial flavors and coloring as well as other
unhealthy artificial substances. These fluids act as diuretics
(pulling water from tissue, body organs, etc. then flushing water
from our systems) thereby creating an environment of greater fluid
loss. The result is that many people end up with chronic dehydration.

Becoming thirsty is nothing more than our body telling us to replace
this precious liquid. But how many of us actually drink water?

Everyone should drink 1 ounce of water per pound of body fat. This
will help with bowel elimination and help with weight loss.

SOURCE: The Health Beat in the Citrus Co. Chronicle

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