Water is SO important for our bodies and most of us don't drink enough. I never realized how many people don't drink enough water until I started asking patients in the clinic about how much they drink. Many asked does Diet Coke count? Does tea count? Coffee? And boy was I surprised. Many people asked What's the big deal about water? Why should I drink it? How much should I consume? And no, diet soda, coffee, and tea do not count. In fact, those are diuretics (remove water faster from the body), so for every glass of the above, we should have two cups of water (to replace the water that left our body).
Water: is the back bone of humans and the earth. In a strange way water is what connects us to the rest of the world. Interestingly enough there is 70% of water in an adult’s body and 75% of the earth’s surface is covered with water.
How much do I need: 8-10 glasses a day
Water's Job:
Water's Job: Removes toxins
Cushions body joints
Stabilizes blood pressure
Defends against blood clots
Encourages bowel movements
Maintains normal kidney function
Hydrates skin
Lowers incidence of urinary tract infections
Decreases headaches
Stimulates the immune system
Water Sources: faucet, drinking fountain
Books: The Secret Life of Water by Masuro Emoto
Tomorrow's Post: Let's Talk about Bottled Water!
