Most of us just aren't getting enough water every day, which has a negative
impact on all of our body's functions -- and thus, our longevity. Improve
your cellular function, metabolism, and organ function with one simple
habit: drink six glasses of water a day.
Habit: Drink six 8-ounce glasses of water every day
Here's why: Water is vital for good health and a long life. In fact, our
bodies are made up of about 60 - 70% water. Although you can live for days
without food, your survival depends on drinking water. Each and every cell
needs water to perform its essential functions.
Make sure to stay well hydrated by drinking six to eight 8-ounce fluid
glasses of filtered water every day. Aim for about 64 ounces of liquid a
day.
Benefits of a good drinking habit:
. Stay hydrated. On these hot summer days, your body needs to replenish
itself with water more than ever. When you become dehydrated, you don't have
enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild
dehydration can drain your energy and give you a feeling of fatigue.
. Regulate body temperature. For workout fans, drinking water reduces
cardiovascular stress and improves performance. And water reduces body
temperature, making the exercise process safer and more effective.
. Skin health. Water hydrates and irrigates impurities from the skin,
keeping it healthy and glowing.
. Nutrient absorption. Water transports essential nutrients, minerals,
vitamins, proteins and sugars through your body for assimilation.
. Flushes wastes and toxins. Water aids in circulating and excreting waste
products and cleansing the interstitial tissues, helping us to flush toxins
out of our system. Your body can process and eliminate some of the chemicals
that enter it, but the rest get stored in the liver, lungs, kidneys, fat
cells, intestines, blood stream, and skin. Without enough fluids to flush
out your system, these accumulated toxins in your body will slow down your
organ function, possibly causing premature aging or resulting in chronic
illness.
You are what you drink!
Reward Yourself
If you stick to the plan nearly every day, think of a way to reward
yourself. You will be more likely to follow through with your goal when
there is a bonus in sight.
Stay on track
To stay on course, ask yourself these questions each day. Keeping a written
record of daily answers will help you stick to the plan and may offer
insights to keep you inspired.
. Are you drinking six glasses of 8-ounce water every day? What has the
experience been like?
. How do you feel today compared to the previous day? How about to one week
ago? You may notice that you are feeling a little more energetic. Perhaps
you feel lighter or are having fewer headaches.
. What obstacles are keeping you from practicing this hydrating habit every
day? What can you do to get around the obstacle?
Make it happen!
. Miss a day? Sometimes, when your schedule is particularly busy, you may
forget to focus on replenishing with water. If you miss a day or two of the
program, it does not make you a failure! Let it go and consider the reasons
for missing a few days. What will you do differently for more successful
results? Recommit, make adjustments, and continue where you left off. Don't
ever give up!
. Too flavorless. If you are not a fan of plain water, there are a lot of
ways you can jazz it up. Crush fresh basil and mint leaves into a pitcher of
water and let the mixture sit for half an hour. Then add one teaspoon of
honey and mix. Or spruce up your water's flavor by putting in the ripened
peel from orange, tangerine, and lemon. You can also add a teabag or a dash
of organic 100% cranberry or pomegranate juice for an infusion of flavor.
. Forget to drink? Make it simple: Fill two 32-ounce water bottles and drink
them throughout the day.
If you have been drinking six glasses of water a day, it is likely that you
have created new cleansing habit.
Keep up the good work and stay tuned, STAY HYDRATED
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