Eight
Glasses A Day !
You've probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day
is good for you so many times you don't care if you see another glass of
water again. So, let's look at some of the obvious and not-so-obvious reasons
why you might want to put a glass of water on your desk and keep drinking.
 It will help keep your skin moist and supple.
Dry skin wrinkles more easily. The best way to keep the water in your skin
is to cover your face with a moisturizer (or your body with lotion) after
your morning shower, or your evening face wash. You have to keep replenishing
the water you lose throughout the dayhence those eight glasses.
You'll have more energy. Even a 5% dehydration
can cause fatigue, both physical and mental. For those of you who are talking
on the phone during the day, you expel a great deal of moisture through
your voiceespecially if you have a loud voice. You'll find your brain functioning
better as long as you keep drinking water.
You'll transport nutrients throughout your
body more easily, thereby taking advantage of the food you are eating.
Your digestive systems needs a lot of water to help pass food through its
elongated route. Think of water as the U.P.S. system of the body. Guaranteed
to get there!
Water can better lubricate your joints.
If you are sitting all day long without a great deal of movement, and you
are getting stiff, it's a sign to consume more water. Think of all those
fluids that surround your joints. The fluid is mostly water and it needs
replenishing.
Body temperature has a lot to do with water.
If you are hot or running a temperature, then it's a good idea to consume
even more water.
If you're trying to lose weight, then drinking
water is even more critical. It helps your digestive system, and gives
your stomach a fuller feeling.
How about coffee and colas as a substitute
for water? Obviously, coffee and colas contain a lot of water. They also,
in most cases, act as a diuretic, which means you'll need to drink even
more water. And there really is no comparison between a fresh glass of
spring water and a cup of coffee in terms of how your body will respond.
If you really want to see what water does
for you, try an experiment. Go for an entire week at work drinking half
your usual amount of fluids. At mid day, and at the end of the day, write
down how you feel. Then spend the next week drinking those eight glasses
of water, and note how you feel at mid day and at the end of the day. We'd
be very surprised if you don't feel better with the water than without.
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