Monday, August 2, 2010

Water, Water Everywhere (in your body, that is)

So, I came across some more interesting facts about water that I thought I would share with you.....So here are some reasons why you should be drinking the right amount of water for your body.

Water regulates body temperature.

Water composes 75% of the brain.

Water makes up 83% of your blood.

Water removes waste products.

Water accounts for 22% of your bones.

Water cushions joints.

Water makes up 75% of your muscles.

Water helps your body to absorb nutrients.

Water protects and cushions vital organs.

Water helps convert food into energy.

Water moistens oxygen for breathing.

Water helps carry nutrients and oxygen to all of your cells.

........Pretty impressive, huh!!....and did you know that drinking water at the correct time of the day helps to maximize its effects on the human body...such as

2 glasses of warm water upon waking helps activate internal organs. You can also add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice concentrate (try to make it organic which is available at health food stores)and it makes a great liver dextoxifier.

1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps with digestion.

1 glass of water before taking a bath or shower helps to lower blood pressure.

1 glass of water before going to bed...helps avoid a stroke or a heart attack.

Gotta love water. :):):)

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