Why WATER???

Drinking water is vital to your health. Just by drinking a healthy amount of water you gain tremendous health benefits, and sometimes you can even throw away your migraine medicine or pain killer.

Here is the %:

1. •Brain consists of 90% of water
2. •Bone consists of 22% of water
3. •Blood consists of 83% water
4. •Muscle consists of 75% water
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The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

1. •Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
2. •Moisturizes the air in lungs
3. •Helps with metabolism
4. •Protects our vital organ
5. •Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
6. •Regulates body temperature
7. •Detoxifies
8. •Protects and moisturizes our joints

Harmful Effects and Symptoms of Dehydration

1. •Migraine
2. •Tiredness
3. •Constipation
4. •Muscle cramps
5. •Irregular blood pressure
6. •Kidney problems
7. •Dry skin
8. •20% dehydrated – Risk of death
   
   

Symptoms of Dehydration

1. •Dark Urine – Dark Yellow or Orange in Color: Urine is generally pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. Dark color or strong smell indicates that you need to drink more water.
2. •Thirst – Thirst is the most obvious sign that you're already dehydrated. It is always a good practice to drink more water when your are not thirsty, don’t wait until you're thirsty.
3. •Hunger – Most people mistake hunger for the indication to eat more, whereas in actual fact, they may be dehydrated. So before you have your meal, grab a glass of water.
4. •Fatigue – Water is a source of energy and gives you a boost in energy.  If you find yourself sloth-like all the time it may be due to lack of water.
5. •Headaches – One of the first signs of dehydration is an “achy” pain that starts behind your eyebrows and can move all over your forehead and even eventually, in the late stages, to the base of your scalp. 
   

   •Dry Skin - Skin is the largest body organ and requires its share of water.

   
   

How Much Water Should You Drink???

The true amount of water you should drink depends upon several factors, including your gender, age, level of activity, and environment. These numbers are determined by the average amount of water a person will lose throughout the day through excretions, as well as the amount of water required to facilitate bodily functions.

Gender: 

Doctors are now recommending:
  - A healthy adult man should drink approximately 13 cups of water per day. 
 - A healthy adult woman should drink approximately nine cups per day. 
 - Women who are nursing or pregnant will need to drink at least 10 to 13 cups of water per day to accommodate for the additional water loss to the baby or fetus.

*Attention: Please note that all suggestions are for information purposes only. Do not take any supplements or make any changes to your diet or lifestyle without the expressed consent of your licensed physician or care giver.