Do you feel tired? Have you gained weight? Do you look older than you feel you should?
The answer may be in what you are drinking and how much.
WATER - WATER - WATER
Natures Cure!
Coach Mask want's to educate you on the extreme importance of water.
Did you know that many health issues can be directly related to dehydration? Nearly every function of the body is monitored and linked to the efficient flow of water through the body.
Here are some basic facts that may open your eyes:
>Water makes up 75% of the body; therefore you need to stay well hydrated to operate at your peak potential.
>75% of Canadians are chronically dehydrated. If you feel thirsty, have a headache, feel fatigued, have dry eyes and mouth, dry chapped lips, loss of appetite, dark circles around your eyes, are irritable, or have urine dark in color, it’s your body letting you know that it needs hydration (WATER - not soda, coffee, sports drinks or anything else). Listen to your body!
>In 37% of Canadians, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Knowing this, it’s no wonder the obesity rate is skyrocketing. Instead of grabbing a snack, try drinking a big glass of water first.
Water is crucial to our health! For those who are dieting it is especially beneficial as it helps suppress your appetite, reduces body fat, maintains muscle tone, eliminates toxins and waste, increases energy and has zero calories.
>Even mild dehydration will slow down the metabolism as much as 3%.
>A mere 2% drop in the body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short term memory, difficulty focusing on small print, such as a computer screen, and trouble with basic math.
If you experiencing any of these, DRINK UP!
Why your body can’t function without water and therefore some possible consequences you may be experiencing:
Water forms the fluids that surround the joints; arthritis
Water forms the base for saliva; poor digestion, acid reflux
Water serves as a lubricant; dry eyes, skin and mouth
Water regulates the metabolism; weight gain or obesity
Water helps alleviate constipation; digestive issues
Water regulates the body temperature; hot flashes, fatigue
Water can aid in prevention of diseases. If the body isn't being flushed out regularly with water, toxins can build up and cause life threatening diseases. Keeping hydrated and clear of toxins can:
Cut Colon cancer by 45%
Cut Bladder Cancer by 50%
Cut Breast Cancer by 79%
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Which would you rather do? Drink refreshing, clean water now or deal with cancer later? Now that may scare you and I hope it does. Take this information to heart and it may just save a lot of problems down the road.
Not all water is created equal.
Most tap water in the Canada is acidic (having the pH below 7.0). Because of weak guide lines, unfortunately most commercially sold bottled water is also acidic. The pH of drinking water varies from area to area, depending on the mineral concentrations, and other additives used in the processing of the water system such as chlorine, fluorides, etc.Alkaline water is water having a pH above 7.0. The higher the pH of the drinking water, the more effective it is in combating the damaging effects of acids on the body.
Maintaining an alkaline pH will keep the body in optimum health. When the body is alkaline it is able to fight off disease, when the body becomes too acidic the body can become weak and disease can take over.
Scientists report that over 150 or more degenerative diseases are caused by high acid levels. Fortunately parasites, viruses, bad bacteria and disease cannot live in an alkaline body.
Knowing that statement alone is why I highly recommend drinking alkaline water.
Read the article Alkaline vs. Acid from Coach Mask for a more detailed explanation of the importance of maintaining an alkaline lifestyle. Click HERE to read now!
You may be thinking:
How much water is enough for you?
On average, a person should drink a minimum of eight 8 ounce glasses a day. That’s about 1.8 liters.
Another method to determine water consumption would be to drink 55-65% of your body weight in fluid ounces.
Don’t worry; I am going to give you some simple and achievable steps to help you get there.
12 Tips to Help Drink 8 Cups of Water a Day
Call to action – Start day 1 by replacing at least one soda or coffee with 1- 8oz glass of water.
When first starting, drink one glass of water and increase by one every day until you get up to 8 glasses per day. This is particularly helpful for those who are not avid water drinkers.
Add lemon, lime, orange or a favorite tea to liven up the flavor. Have it cold or try it warm.
Splurge on a reusable stainless steel water bottle – it will keep it cold and you look good too. Fill it up often.
Become a water snob – Get an alkaline filter and you will never go back to regular water (suggestions below).
Drink and Drive- (water that is) Always take water with you; start programming yourself so you want water when you’re in the car.
Drink your vitamins – There are several powdered vitamins that you can mix with water that will give you even more added benefits.
Water with dinner – Fill it up! Drink a glass before you eat, you will eat less while meeting your water needs.
Filter It – If you’re not drinking alkaline water at lease use a quality filtration system.
Pace yourself – If you are out socializing have a glass of water in between drinks or appetizers. This will limit your food consumption, but it also helps to counteract alcohol’s dehydrating effects.
Combine Habits – Incorporate water with already established habits. While you read, have a glass of water. Workout, make sure you have your water bottle with you. Watching a favorite show or on the computer, incorporate a cup of tea. Incorporating water into existing habits will increase the likeness of creating a new habit and sticking to it.
Break time – instead of smoke break or a gossip break, take a water break. Turn a bad habit into a good one!
There is nothing that can replace water. Train yourself to reach for a glass.
Check out more information at Coach Mask's blog and learn how to make you and your family healthy and feeling great!
For the water filtration system I use in my home click HERE
Have a Healthy and Successful Water Filled Day!
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