Let’s start with the facts, your body is about 60% water, give or take and through out the day we constantly lose water from our bodies, primarily via urine and sweat.
There are many different opinions on how much water we should be drinking every day but the health authorities across the globe commonly recommend around eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 litres. This is where the 8 glasses a day comes from eg 8 x 8 (8 ounces are about 240 mls). This is a good ideal to aim for but don’t worry if you don’t make the two-litre mark, the most important thing to remember is to drink regularly and constantly throughout the day. This keeps you hydrated and stops you mistaking hunger for thirst, which is one of the biggest mistakes people make. Now before we go into the benefits of drinking water we thought we should also address the question, can you drink too much water? Well, if you are hitting the 4 litre a day mark that is a little excessive and you are probably spending a lot of time in the bathroom!
So what are the benefits of drinking water, according to us?
Water is the elixir of life. It can give your day a massive boost! Here are 10 reasons why we believe water is so wonderful.
1. It will Increase Your Energy and Reduce that Tired Feeling
Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted! Dehydration is a major reason we feel an afternoon slump and a craving for food!!
2. It can Help You Lose Weight
Water removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
3. It will Flush out the Toxins
Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
4. Improves Your Skin Complexion
Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!
5. Maintains Regularity
Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
6. Boosts Your Immune System
A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
7. It is a Natural Headache Remedy
Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
8. Prevents Cramps and Sprains
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
9. Puts You in a Good Mood
When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
Create a water routine
Buy Naturich bottle that suits the routine you are following. Keep it with you all day.
Set drink times, before breakfast, mid morning, before lunch, whilst exercising at your local fitness centre. After lunch, mid afternoon, when you get home. Restrict the amount you drink in the evening or you could be up all night!!
At first this may seem strange or even arduous, but after a while you wont even think about it. What you will notice however, is a more vibrant energized and positive you!
