10 Reasons to drink more water and energize your life!

We all know that water is essential to our life and wellbeing. Many researchers believe, however, that up to 80% of our population is dehydrated. Why is this important to know? Because dehydration has been correlated with many health conditions including: Allergies, Hypertension or High Blood pressure, Type II diabetes, Constipation and Autoimmune diseases. The average 150 lb. adult body is almost 2/3 “water weight”. Water makes up our blood, muscles, bone and brain. Even a slight decrease in our water consumption can impact our bodily processes and mental processes as well.

Why should we drink more water? Here are ten super reasons to hydrate daily:

1. Water improves your energy. When your body is hydrated you will naturally have more energy without having to drink caffeinated products such as coffee and soda.
2. Water keeps your skin healthy. Water makes the skin smoother and helps decrease the effects of aging.
3. Water can help you lose weight. Best of all you don’t need to diet. You will not eat excessively when you hydrate your system. Sugar cravings will also decrease. Water helps to metabolize fat.
4. Water allows for proper digestion. Water is the main solvent for all foods, vitamins and minerals. It breaks down food into smaller particles to be digested and absorbed into our bodies.
5. Water helps to remove your body’s toxins. Deposits of toxic sediments are normally stored in the tissue spaces, joints, kidneys, liver, brain, and skin. Drinking water will help flush these toxins out of your system.
6. Water can help to reduce headaches and dizziness. Dehydration may be the cause of headaches and dizziness.
7. Water helps prevent memory loss as we age. Research has shown that water can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease.
8. Water can cut cravings of caffeine and alcohol.
9. Water can help fight infections and viruses. It is vital in helping to make the immune system more efficient.
10. Without Water…nothing lives!!

Interested in drinking more water but aren’t sure of how much you need? The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of water a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day. Increase your health and vitality by drinking more water on a daily basis and your body will thank you.