The Importance of Water
Why is it important to drink plenty of water every day? 
Did you know that water can aid weight loss? You’re body requires water to metabolize properly, and to maintain a healthy weight.
Aim to drink 8 glasses of water every day and more if exercising. These 8 glasses do not include soft drinks, coffee, alcohol, tea etc. Drinks with caffeine and other chemicals can actually be more dehydrating. Anything that the body doesn’t use has to be flushed away.
Let’s talk about weight loss. Recent studies show that a large number of British people are overweight. Water is necessary to dissolve fat. Water also helps regulate body temperature through perspiration. When the body is dehydrated it will hoard subcutaneous fat as an alternate way to regulate its thermostat.
Not only does water aid weight loss, there are many other benefits of water that people overlook.
Some of these benefits include:
Reducing occurrence of headaches
Increasing concentration
Helping to eliminate bags under the eyes
Reduce cramping
Keeping bowels healthy and aiding digestion
Increased endurance
Water is needed for just about every vital function of your body. Water is free, legal and abundant.
Everybody knows you need water to live but most people do not understand the importance of water in day-to-day function. Even fewer people understand water’s role in fitness.
Many people are chronically dehydrated and are not aware of it. Symptoms of chronic dehydration include dyspepsia, ulcers, back pain, heartburn and rheumatoid pain amongst other ailments.
For those engaged in exercise, water becomes even more vital. Exercisers who drink fluid may last 33% longer per session than those who don’t. Water helps your electrolyte balance and is critical to muscular strength and coordination.
How do people know if they are dehydrated? Symptoms of mild dehydration include thirst and a dry mouth. However, you can be dehydrated long before you feel thirsty. A good way to tell if you are dehydrated is by the colour of your urine; if you are fully hydrated, it should actually be colourless.
To recap, water provides benefits in weight loss, athletic performance, digestion, healthy skin and eyes and numerous other areas. Water is also important in the prevention of obesity, muscle cramps, digestive problems and many other ailments. Most people do not drink enough water. So have yourself a wonderful glass of nature’s super chemical - water.
This article was first published by http://www.purelifestyle.co.uk/
