Introduction

Water is the source of life. Without water, we cannot exist. One can stay without food for two or more days but cannot stay without water. Water has many advantages to our overall well being. Below, i will be writing on water and why our body needs it . i will also be writing on some of the advantages of it in the body.

Water

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Water is a colourless and odourless liquid that forms,the sea, rivers and rain, and it is the basis of the fluid of living things.
It is what we drink to be alive and healthy.

Why does the body needs water?

Our bodies depend on water to survive. Every cell, tissue and oxygen needs water to work properly. Eg;

• Our body uses water to maintain its temperature
• Water helps our body to remove waste
• It also helps to lubricate joints
• It carries nutrients and oxygen to the cell
• It lessens burdens on the kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products
  *It also dissolve mineral and nutrients to make them accessible to our body

The acidic water

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Acidic water refers to water with a PH of less than 7(1). The PH of water indicates how acidic or basic alkaline it is. This measure can range from 0 to 14 with a PH of 7 being neutral (2).
Mind you, PH is an abbreviation. The full meaning is potential hydrogen.

Why should we avoid acid water?

Due to potential heavy metal contamination, it is not recommended to drink acid water because;

• It can lead to heavy metal poisoning or toxicity.
• It can erode tooth enamel and metal plumbing in your house.
• It can lead to blue-green stains in sinks and drain.
• It can make one sick
• It can damage certain tissue
• It can cause plenty health issues that could prove fatal for children
• It can as well kill.

Alkaline water

What is alkaline water?

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Alkaline water is one that has a higher PH level than drinking water. It also neutralises acid in ones body. It has a ph of 8 or 9

Why should we drink enough alkaline water?

Some of the reasons why we should drink enough alkaline water is;

• It helps slow down the aging process
• It regulates PH level of the body
• It prevent various chronic diseases like cancer, or even heart problem.
• It neutralises acid in the body which normal water cannot do.

What are some sources of water in the community where you live?

Some sources of water in my community include;

• Bore-hole
• Hernia pump
• Stream

What is your source of drinking water?

To be sincere, i do drink sachet water most times. But when better money enter, i do take bottle water.

About what quantity of water should we drink daily?

According to National Academies of Science and medicine, adequate fluid intake should be about 15.5 cups (3.7liters) of fluid for men and 11.5 cups (2.7liters)for women.

One can also ask why men should drink more water than women.
The reason is this;
a) Fatty tissues contains less water than lean tissue and women has more fatty tissue.
b)The average adult male is 60% water while the average adult women is 55% water.

Conclude

Try to drink enough water daily, it prevent you from certain sickness. Early morning water should be made mandatory to ourselves because it health benefit is numerous.