What exactly are the benefits of drinking adequate Water?
posted on Jun 15, 2015 10:49AM
Most often people have a tendency to reduce their water intake during winters and increase it during hot summers. However irrespective of weather changes on every single day our body needs and asks for sufficient water. So treat it well.
Persons who drink good amounts of water regularly as per their body needs enjoy the following benefits. Read through and explore in your life.
1. Healthy glowing skin: A well hydrated skin prevents dry skin and formation of wrinkles. Increased water intake moisturizes the skin from inside. It maintains the elasticity of skin and gives young looks. Water acts as a fountain of youth.
2. Keeps Cardio Vascular system healthy: Researches have revealed that, drinking water regularly reduces the risk of heart diseases. The scientists say that dehydration increases the viscosity of blood and plasma which are risk factors of heart disease.
3. Good Digestion: Water is essential for digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Well hydrated body cells function normally and efficiently. Water helps in expelling waste products produced during metabolism. It is a natural detox agent.
4. No Constipation: Inadequate consumption of water and lack of fiber in diet causes constipation. Drinking adequate water per day along with good fiber diet helps ease bowel movement and relieves constipation.
5. Eliminates dehydration: Dehydration can affect mental alertness. Frequent ingestion of water keeps the mind alert and prevents dizziness which occurs due to dehydration.
6. Regular Detoxification: In recent years our environment has been full of toxins like pesticides, industrial wastes, vehicle exhausts, contaminated food items etc. These toxins enter human body and get collected in the tissues. Drinking lot of water helps to eliminate these toxins from body. Hence drinking clean and pure water regularly in sufficient quantities helps flush these toxins and prevent diseases which arise from accumulation of these toxins.
7. Better Productivity: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and to concentrate more.
8. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you may less likely get cramps and sprains.
9. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.
10. Lose Fat: Drinking water helps you lose fat because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it is an effective appetite suppressant so you will tend to eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
Apart from the benefits mentioned above, water regulates body temperature and boosts the immunity of body. So don't think twice and go ahead and keep drinking required plain water during all seasons. Remember water can never be replaced with fluids like Teas/Coffees/Arena-ted or Carbonated drinks/Dairy milk products.
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