Water: Pure and Simple by Tamara Hanson

Water: Pure and Simple

Thirsty? Before you reach for that soda, beer or sports drink, how about reaching for something that has been around since the beginning of time—water.

Water is one of the most pure, most essential nutrients on the face of the earth. We drink it, wash with it, swim in it and spend nine months developing in it. Every living thing consists of water: plants, animals and humans; each one of us is made up of approximately 70% water.

Water is an important and precious commodity. It’s so important that only 1% of the earth’s water is drinkable.

This clear, wonderful fluid is so effective that it can fulfill many tasks. It hydrates and replenishes lost nutrients; it carries waste from the body, balances body temperature, and keeps the skin elastic. Not only does it increase mental and physical alertness, but it can also provide a person with increased energy and help prevent illness by flushing toxins out of the system. That cool, clear substance is also critical to our survival; we can go for weeks without food but only days without water.

For weight management, water is essential. Documented in the article, Weight Control Begins with Hydration by Linda McDonald, RD, water can decrease a person’s appetite because thirst is usually mistaken for hunger. Those late night stomach rumblings can be easily quelled by indulging in a glass of H2O.

Water can help reduce fat deposits and eradicate excess fluids and waste, which, in some cases, people believe the opposite. The assumption is that too much ingestion of this pure liquid leads to water retention. This is a fallacy.

Linda indicates that when the body is deprived of water, it will hold on to it because it perceives the body is in danger of dehydration, hence the swollen hands, legs, and feet. If water is consumed properly, it is able to do its job effectively.

Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD, author of Your Body’s Many Cries for Water, has studied the effects of dehydration and the miracles of water consumption for over 20 years. His studies suggest that many degenerative diseases and medical maladies are the result of dehydration. He also points out that pain, not a dry mouth, is a strong indicator of being thirsty.

He maintains that a well-hydrated body can help cure, prevent and control a number of medical conditions, such as: diabetes, asthma, angina, migraines, arthritis, high blood pressure, heartburn, high cholesterol, kidney stones, and even morning sickness.

How can you tell if you are dehydrated? According to the article, Your Body Feels Great When You Hydrate by Urologist, Dr. Lawrence Ross, your urine will be dark yellow if you aren’t getting enough water.

How much is enough? The rule of thumb is to drink one-half ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. If you are more active, drink two-thirds ounce of water per pound of body weight.

Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages do not count; they can actually act as a diuretic and dehydrate the body. Sugary juices are also not recommended for hydration as they may lead to kidney stones.

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BIO:

Tamara Hanson has 8 years writing experience. She has written 3 novels, several short stories, and numerous articles. Her business, The Writing Muse, assists clients with ghostwriting, articles, speeches, newsletters and other writing needs.

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