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Source: Ben Ong 's email
Everyone says that we should drink enough water, but why? It is very easy to forget to keep up your water intake with all that is going on at this time of year and it is often the last thing that you think of doing - you need to make a real effort to keep up your intake!!! The body is roughly made up of 2/3 water. The brain is made of 90% water, blood 83%, muscle and soft tissue 75% water and even bone is made up of 22% water. Lack of water inhibits our ability to function efficiently. Athletes are always told to stay hydrated so that their performance does not suffer. If we are moderately dehydrated we end up with headaches, constipation, Muscle cramps, kidney problems, irregular blood pressure and dry skin. The benefits of water are numerous. It helps regulate our body temperature, protects and moisturises our joints as well as moisturising the air in our lungs, aids detoxification, protects our vital organs including the prostate as well as helping them absorb nutrients more efficiently. Very often I find that men who have difficulty to pass urine or wake up at night because of a need to pass urine, try to solve their problem by drinking less. That is actually counter-productive. In fact, you should drink lots of mineral or purified water during the day but not after 6 PM. Of course, if you wish to have the full benefit, this has to also be done in the context of eating the right food, not eating the wrong food, and taking my supplement total health for the prostate. There is also an added benefit that as water protects the cells of the body and prevents the bad cholesterol sticking to them and consequently helps lower the bad cholesterol levels. You can check the level of hydration by checking the following: • Urine - this is pale yellow when hydrated. If it is dark or smells strongly then more water is needed. • Dry skin- Skin is the largest organ of the body and requires its share of water to stay moist. • Thirst- If you are thirsty you are already de-hydrated. Try to drink before you are thirsty. • Hunger- This does not always mean that you are hungry. Often it is an indicator that you are dehydrated. So have a glass of water BEFORE a meal. This way you do not lose the nutritional value of the food you are eating by washing it down! • Fatigue- Water is a source of energy so it provides a boost to your energy levels. Here are the top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking Water 1. Weight loss: It flushes the body of the by-products of fat breakdown. It reduces hunger. It has zero calories. 2. Reducing headaches: The most common cause of Headaches and Back pain is dehydration. So water helps to resolve this issue 3. Look younger with healthier skin: Water hydrates the skin tissue so the moisture and elasticity of the skin is improved making you look younger. 4. Better productivity at work: As the brain is 90% water hydration helps you to think more clearly, remain alert and concentrate for longer. 5. Better exercise: Water helps regulate your body temperature so you will feel more energetic. It also fuels the muscle cells 6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water helps raise your metabolism as it helps digestion. Water and Fibre are good partners and aid your daily bowel movement. 7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Good hydration keeps the muscles and joints lubricated preventing cramps and sprains. 8. Wellness: Correct hydration helps in the fight against flu, kidney stones, heart problems, gout. and it aids our immune system. 9. Relives Fatigue: If your blood is not hydrated then the heart has to work faster to pump it around the body. The kidneys also suffer as they are not able to remove the toxins as easily. Consequently you will feel tired and the gout sufferer will have more chance of developing a full-blown attack. 10. Mood Enhancer: Hydration helps your body feel good and you will then feel happy 11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Some studies have shown that hydration may reduce the risk of cancers, such as colon, prostate and bladder cancer. This is because the water dilutes the concentration of toxins in all the digestive and sexual organs. 2.75 litres of water per day is the standard to aim for. Obviously there are factors to consider. For example, extremes of heat, exercise and so on. You lose water through sweating, urination, and exhaling breath. In hot weather you lose more water through sweating but in the cold more is lost in urination. Very apt for our present weather conditions! When you are ill, such as with flu or diarrhoea, you lose more fluid. Weight also plays a significant role as the heavier you are the more fluid is needed for the muscles, organs and bone. The general rule of thumb about how much you should drink is that you drink as many ounces as there are in half your body weight, in pounds. Eg. If you weigh 160 pounds then half of that is 80 pounds so you should be drinking 80 ounces (2.5 litres) of water per day. It is best to drink little and often spreading the water intake throughout the day. Try and keep an eye on how much you drink by either drinking a 10oz glass every hour for 8 hours or by filling and empty 1 litre bottle with water and drinking that before lunch. Refill the bottle and drink another litre in the afternoon. Obviously, if you are exercising then more water is required so drink a couple of small glasses about hour before and keep sipping water throughout out the exercise period. People often worry about the increased need for urination. This phase does pass once the kidneys get used to the extra hydration. SO GO ON DRINK MORE WATER!!! |
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