Importance of Water

One of the main reason for presence of living organism on earth is Water. Without breathing, humans can live few hours and Without water, humans would die in a few days. Water is the major element in the human body, it makes up more than two-thirds of the weight of the human body. Human beings good health depends on how well he is on Water Diet.

Here is a list of functions of water in Human body

• Water carries nutrients to our cells.
• Water aids digestion by forming stomach secretions.
• Water regulates the body temperature through perspiration.
• Water keeps our moisture-rich organs (our skin, eyes, mouth, and nose) functioning well.
• Water serves as a lubricant and is the basis of saliva and the fluids surrounding the joints.
• Water helps prevent and alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract.
• Water plays a crucial role in disease prevention, as the deprivation of water colors lead to failure of cell or organ functions which could lead to diseases.
• Flushes our bodies of wastes, and keeps our kidneys healthy. Our kidneys are fantastic waste removers; they get rid of the waste products from protein metabolism --uric acid, urea, and lactic acid -- but they need lots of water to accomplish this. The kidneys also balance the fluids and electrolytes in our bodies so that our systems run smoothly. If the kidneys don't get the water they need to perform these filtering functions, our health deteriorates rapidly.
• Many doctors believe that proper hydration can help prevent chronic joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, because water reduces inflammation and promotes cartilage health.

Follow these in your daily routine:

• Drink one to two glasses of water as soon as you get up in the morning.
• Keep a pitcher of water near your work space so that you are constantly reminded to drink during the day.
• Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol, which have a dehydrating effect.
• Drink at least one glass of room-temperature water with every meal.