THE POWER OF H20 – 10 GREAT REASONS TO DRINK YOUR WATER

WATER – OUR MOST IMPORTANT SUMMER ACCESSORY

It’s #FACTUAL FRIDAY everyone and we are two thirds through another summer. Now, just in case you’ve forgotten, drinking plenty of water – especially during the hot summer months – is essential for Good Health and Wellness.

So, let’s review the TOP TEN BENEFITS OF HYDRATION and why WATER is our MOST IMPORTANT SUMMER ACCESSORY:

1. IT REDUCES THE RISK OF CANCER. Yep. Absolutely true. You see, ample amounts of water help flush harmful toxins from our digestive system and colon. Water also dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing chemicals and bacteria in the urine. As a result, our risk of developing colon and bladder cancer is reduced.
2. OFFERS RELIEF FROM FATIGUE. The process of hydration helps carry oxygenated blood to all our cells. Without enough water the heart has to work harder to do this job. A strain also is put on our other vital organs. This results in fatigue and exhaustion.
3. GREAT FOR DIGESTION AND METABOLISM. Water aids our digestion and increases our metabolism. These two processes – along with water and fiber — are essential for a healthy and happy digestive system.
4. AIDS WEIGHT LOSS. While water increases our metabolism it also flushes the by-products of fat intake. Drinking water also suppresses our appetite. Together, these three things help us maintain a healthy weight.
5. IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION. Our bodies are about 70 percent water. So are our brains. Water keeps our brains nourished so we can think clearly, focus better and concentrate longer.
6. REDUCES STRAINS AND SPRAINS. Proper hydration lubricates all our muscles, ligaments and joints. It keeps them flexible. This reduces our risk of injury during physical activity.
7. BOOSTS OUR GOOD MOOD. Simply, our bodies are happy when they are properly hydrated. When our bodies feel better, we feel better. End of story.
8. IMPROVES KIDNEY FUNCTION. Drinking water promotes urination, which helps flush the kidneys of toxins and bacteria. It also may help prevent painful kidney stones from developing by reducing the formation of mineral crystals in the urinary tract.
9. IT MAKES US LOOK YOUNGER. Water is essential for healthy skin. It increases the elasticity of our skin, it moisturizes our skin and it keeps our skin cells plump. This, in turn, reduces lines and wrinkles and makes our skin glow.
10. REDUCES ILLNESS. Drinking adequate amounts of water can improve our immune system.  It can help reduce colds, coughs and congestion. And, if you add a little lemon to your water, you can effectively fight the aches and pains of arthritis, treat intestinal upsets and help prevent respiratory illnesses.

Water. So simple and yet so powerful. It’s the essence of every human body part, organ and function. Make sure you have some on hand wherever this summer takes you. And, for maximum health be sure to continue this good habit throughout the year. Never underestimate the Power of H2O!

Thanks again for joining me everyone. Until next time, stay in GOOD HEALTH and . . .

TAKE THE COURSE AND TAKE CHARGE!