Why We Should Drink Water
- We all know water is healthy, but we tend to be wary of the specifics. First of all, water is a great resource for healthy skin and helps maintain your natural glow by flushing out toxins and keeping your cells moving without getting clogged by fat cells. For the same reason, water is good for the digestive system and can cure stomach acid. When paired with fiber, water can also diminish constipation, which is often caused by dehydration.
- Drinking a daily recommended water intake can prevent or lower your risk of a heart attack. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in May of 2002 found that those who drank more than five glasses a day were 41 percent less likely to die from a heart attack as opposed to those who only drank less than two glasses.
- Drinking enough water can boost your energy levels as opposed to lack of energy by not drinking enough. Plenty of water also allows the body to get a better workout as it keeps energy levels pumping. Dehydration can cause drowsiness, which can lead to muscle weakness and headaches, which can also slow down your metabolic rate. Water can also prevent weight gain by tricking the body into thinking it's full---so you don't overindulge at mealtime.
- There's nothing better than water to detox the system from harmful chemicals and toxins that may have entered your body without your knowledge. Water cleansing, also known as water therapy, simply consists of drinking 1.5 liters of water a day, not eating or consuming any other drink for at least one hour after drinking the water, and avoiding alcohol at night. When following this process on a regular basis, toxins are released and the body will feel renewed and refreshed from the lack of unwanted product.
- Doctors and nutritionists suggest the average person drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day, though six glasses can be just as effective for those who eat their recommended daily fruits and vegetables, as these contain high levels of water also. Eight glasses are especially recommended for those who exercise regularly.
