Drink your way to better health

“You glow differently when you’re hydrated.”

Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash

No, not that kind of drinking. I am talking about water.

Water is essential for the survival of all known forms of life. Some people claim that we, as humans, are 65% water- others 70% water. Whatever the exact percentage, the fact of the matter is clear. We are a highly complex irrigation system that needs constant hydration.

Let’ s list some of the overall benefits of drinking water

1. Appetite suppressant — when you drink the right amount of water for your body weight, natural thirst returns and hunger diminishes. We reduce fat deposits by increasing liver and kidney function. This in turn speeds up metabolism. Good news for those of us who have been stuck at home and are now concerned about dropping a few pounds to be back-to-work ready.
2. Drinking water helps with fluid retention. It is Nature’s own diuretic. So check your salt intake. And remember, anything in the water — sugar, electrolytes — slows down the absorption of water, so keep it pure and simple. Soda, even teas and juices don’t count.
3. Water regulates body temperature, relieves headaches, hypertension, arthritis, kidney stones, fatigue, morning sickness, among others.
4. Very important — water relieves constipation. When the body…