The Importance Of Water And Staying Hydrated.

Hello Boys and Girls Of Steemit,

Taking water and staying hydrated is something that I think lots of people take for granted. So I decided to do this post to highlight the importance of water.
We all know that the human body is more than 60 percent water. Blood is 92 percent water, the brain and muscles are 75 percent water, and bones are about 22 percent water. A person can survive for a month or more without eating food, but only a week or so without drinking water. Most of the healing and important functions in our bodies rely on water. If you are sick , on medication and are not taking sufficient water then your medicine will take longer to work.That medicine may also be poisoning you as toxins (by-products) accumulate in your system.

It is recommended to take 6 to 8 glasses of water everyday and your urine can be a good indicator of just how well hydrated you are. To guide you,here is a chart I found on google.

Once you are well hydrated you will have more energy, your skin will look great and all your internal organs especially the liver and kidneys will function optimally. Being constantly dehydrated over a period of many years leads to formation of kidney stones and other negative effects. Anyone who has had kidney stones will tell you that the pain is no joke. It's far worse than your worst toothache. So don't forget to keep hydrated all day long.

Did you know that water can be used as medicine too? A few years ago I read an article about how in ancient China, water was used to cure a myriad of disease and conditions.They call it water therapy and this is how it works. First thing when you wake up take one liter of water at once (nonstop). Give your tummy a light massage just around the belly button and below. Do some light yoga or exercise and that's it. Wait 1 to 2 hours then eat your breakfast. This therapy has some amazing health benefits over the long term. If you get onto google you will find plenty of articles on it and just how awesome it is.

Your urine's colour could also be determined by the food you eat or can be an indicator of a disease. Here is another chart from google that tells you more ;

So whatever you are doing or wherever you are, think about your state of hydration. Also avoid drinking from plastic bottles especially if those bottles have been out in the sun. This is a controversial issue that requires a whole new post to explain. You could take plain tap water depending on your location- boil it if possible. However, the best water is the one that has gone through reverse osmosis (RO). The RO removes heavy metals, fluoride and other toxins.

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