The human body is made up of over 75% of water, and
as we all know, we cannot live without water. The
fact is, we can only survive for a total of 3 days
without water. Water has however, been replaced in
most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened
refreshments. Keep in mind that water is a healthier
and necessary for leading yourself towards a better
health and longevity.
Your own personal need for water can vary greatly
due to exercise, weight, and temperature. Research
has proven that over 2/3 of adults don't get the water
they need on a daily basis. By drinking water on a
regular basis you can replenish your body and keep
it well hydrated and functioning as it should be.
A majority of us wait until we are thirsty before
we drink water. Keep in mind, this way isn't a reliable
gauge of the water needs for the body. By the time
you are thirsty you have already lost two of more
cups of the body's water supply. Therefore, drinking
water regularly is much better than simply waiting
until you are thirsty.
It is very important that you don't substitute beverages
with alcohol and caffeine for water. The reason behind
this is that those types of beverages act as a diuretic
and can cause you to lose more weight through increased
urination. You may think and feel as if you are getting
more water through these beverages, although the fact
is that you are letting it go almost as fast as you
consume it.
Anytime you exercise, you need more water. Due to
perspiration, your body will lose quite a bit of water.
For each pound lost due to exercise, you need to drink
2 cups of water. Even when you lay down to sleep,
your body loses water. By drinking a glass or more
of water before you go to sleep, you can wake up with
your body functioning as it should be.
It should become more obvious that when you are sick
you'll need more water than any other tine. When you
get a cold or the flu, your body can become dehydrated
quite quickly. You can help to prevent this by drinking
more water at times when you become sick.
There are several mixed opinions as to whether purified
water will actually provide benefit. This is a subject
you should explore yourself as you determine the best
type of water for yourself.
Always make it a habit to drink water on a daily
basis. You should keep a bottle of water with you
at all times and drink it throughout the day. You
should also teach yourself to drink water instead
of other beverages that don't replenish the nutrients
your body needs.
