The human body cannot function optimally without water; when we do not drink water regularly the body will become dehydrated and this will affect the function of many organs negatively, including the brain.
An average adult’s body contains about 70% water which is dispersed around the body in constant percentages:
- Bones – around 31% water;
- Brain – around 85% water;
- Heart – around 73% water;
- Kidneys – around 79% water;
- Muscles – around 79% water;
- Skin – around 64% water
As we get older the percentage of eater in our bodies drops to around 50 to 60% for women and 60 to 65% for men.
The chemical consistency of water is hydrogen and oxygen which are needed to vitalise and maintain our systems. Water is known as the universal solvent, and it forms bonds with other molecules. Water plays a vital function in conducting the electricity required for the body to perform various day-to-day functions.
Electricity is required to enable our brains to transmit messages and thoughts via electrochemical transmitters. Without water our brains could not do this, which means that it could not send messages to the cells in the body which tell them what to do.
Drinking water regularly helps to:
- Build muscle and maintain muscle tone
- Excrete waste and toxins
- Metabolise fat stored in the body
- Reduce sodium build-up
- Relieve fluid retention
- Suppress the appetite
Failure to drink sufficient water on a regular basis can result in dehydration, which can lead to dry mouth, chills, difficulty in producing saliva, fatigue, flushed skin, thirst, dark or less urine, mild headaches, dizziness, and reduced appetite. If the body is not rehydrated at this stage it could lead to worse effects including confusion, muscle spasms, rapid pulse, chest pain, dim vision or temporary blindness, respiratory depression, neuromuscular seizures, vomiting, coma and ultimately death.
Drinking water can also help with asthma, back pain, allergies, alcohol dependency, chronic fatigue syndrome, colitis, depression, diabetes, headaches, lower neck pain, high blood pressure, and more. Water also helps us to digest our food properly and prevent constipation.
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