The Importance of Being Hydrated

Water does many things. If you are on track, you will be properly providing the necessary tools for your body's many functions. Did you know that water...

serves as a lubricant

forms the base for saliva

forms the fluids that surround the joints.

regulates the body temperature

helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract

helps to regulate metabolism

Besides that, by drinking water every day you can reap these benefits:

• Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less.
• Eliminate Headaches: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. dehydration is the most common one.
• Enjoy Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
• Work Better: Your brain is made up of 95% water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
• Improves Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
• Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
• Feel Well and Be Well: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack.