IF YOU DON’T DRINK AT LEAST 8 GLASSES OF WATER A DAY, YOUR BRAIN
WILL DRY UP!
A dramatic statement but there is some truth in it.
Water is needed to combat the effects of
dehydration from perspiration, breathing and excretion. It flushes out and carries out the waste
matter from the body’s cells. Lack of
water causes a build up of waste matter, which can lead to exhaustion. Water also plays a large part in our
temperature control system.
A lack of water can cause constipation, as
the gut is starved of water. This leads
to bowel dysfunction. Our kidneys filter
out impurities from the blood and a lack of water means the urine is too highly
concentrated and it will become dark yellow.
This may cause kidney stones to develop, urinary tract infections and
other bladder problems.
THE COLOUR OF URINE SHOULD BE VERY
PALE YELLOW – CHECK THAT YOU ARE DRINKING ENOUGH WATER!
De-hydration
can cause symptoms such as back pain migraines/headaches, light-headedness,
loss of concentration and fatigue. Water can also act as natural
pick-me-up. If you drink a large glass
of water, instead of a caffeinated drink, you will be amazed at how much energy
you’ll have!
TOP TIPS
Drink room temperature water as
it more easily absorbed and used by your body.
Drink bottled or filtered water as
it contains fewer impurities such as chlorine and fluoride.
Drink a minimum of 1.5-2 litres
of water per day, more if the weather is hot or you are doing strenuous exercise.
Larger people need more water.
Keep a small bottle of water with
you to stay hydrated at all times. Schools now encourage pupils to bring in their
own water bottles.
TOP FACTS
Remember tea, coffee, alcohol and
some soft drinks actually cause you to lose water.
Caffeine not only causes
chemical dependency but it is also a diuretic. which means it pulls water
out of your body.
Water suppresses the appetite and
helps the body metabolise stored fat and reduces fat deposits, which is an important
factor in helping people to permanently lose weight.
Weight loss can lead to
‘sagging skin’. Water helps to plump up
the skin and leave it clear and healthy.
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