Tips & Hints About Drinking Water

The Importance of Adequate Hydration.

In view of the fact that the average body’s water content amounts to approximately 12 gallons and that our average daily consumption of water should be approximately 60 to 70 ounces it is interesting to note that your body is made up of: -

• Blood plasma consisting of 92% water.

• The blood consisting of 90% water.

• The human fetus consists of 90% water.

• Your brain cells consist of 85% water.

• The kidneys consist of 82% water.

• Muscles consist of 75% water.

• The total body mass consists of 71% water.

• The liver consists of 69% water.

• The bones consist of 22 % water

Tips for Maintaining Proper Hydration.

• In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger pangs.

• Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

• A lack of water is the “Number one” trigger of daytime fatigue.

• A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.

• Adequate Hydration ensures active participation in bodily chemical reactions, the lubrication and cushioning of joints, prevents dry eyes, lubricates the spinal cord, aids in body-temperature maintenance and serves as the solvent for many small molecules

• Drinking good plain water is a natural appetite suppressant, when you feel hungry, drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes before eating and you will find your hunger pangs have mostly gone away therefore water can help you loose weight and keep it off it.

• Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water as by the time you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated and have probably lost in the vicinity of two or more glasses of your total body water.

• Dark circles under the eyes are a good indication of too little water intake.

• Drinking adequate amounts of good water helps prevent urinary tract infections, both for men and women.

• Don’t substitute caffeinated coffees, teas and sodas for your daily water intake as caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing you to lose water through increased urination and remember that alcoholic beverages have a similar effect.

• Start and end your day with a serving of water.