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Well-Women Guide to Water - Source of Life
We can not live without it and neither can anything else. When our bodies are not fully hydrated, they just can't function properly and headaches and tiredness are more often than not, a sign of dehydration. In fact, when you become thirsty it is a sign that you are completely dehydyrated and things have gone too far and that's not to say that when you are not thirsty that you are still not dehydrated. With age, we lose the ability to use it sufficiently within our bodies. If our cells are damaged then it is not utilised and is retained within tissue showing as puffiness and retention. We need certain supplements in order to keep the cells healthy so that they can utilise water in our bodies otherwise it is a bit like a sieve effect leaking out into all the wrong places!! If you suffer from autoimmune disease or thyroid disease then you need plenty to flush out toxins, as do all of us whether we are well or not. Aim for around 6 glasses /b>We can increase hydration with food like fruit and vegetables too as many have a high water content, such as melon, cucumbers grapefruit etc. Remember, if your lips are dry, you need hydration and dry cracked lips are a sign that you are constantly dehydrated. How can we do this? In addition to spring water, drink plenty of clear fluids, herbal teas and clear fruit and vegetable juices, clear soups and increasing fruits and vegetables and salads with a high water content. Try to eat as much of these raw as possible as cooking destroys water and nutrient value. What will it do? As well as keeping our bodies hydrated, our kidneys working correctly and toxins flushed from the body, it will promote clear healthy skin, clear acne, minimise wrinkles, reduce cellulite and increase our skins elasticity, keeping us looking and feeling younger for longer. It will also help us with mental clarity and make us feel less tired, more refreshed and clearer thinking. Our brain is 75 per cent water so even mild dehydration will cause a headache. What supplements will help with this process? Amino Acids for the promotion of collagen and elastin production, lecithin for upkeep and maintenance of cell walls, glucosamine to increase fluid content, anti oxidants like grapeseed extract, goji berries, pomegrante juice and CoEnzyme Q10 to fight free radicals and repair damage to cell walls, essential fatty acids like Rosa Mosqueta, Hemp oil, Flaxseed oil and fish oil will help the moisture to stay within the cells and zinc and aloe vera as anti-inflammatory agents. Remember: You need the supplements to help the cells hold moisture by repairing them.
Hydration can come from herbal teas, fresh fruit and vegetables and salads, smoothies and soups. It doesn't have to be boring and it is very hard to drink 2-3 litres a day and keep running to the loo. Also, we don't always get the time, so let your diet help, but be aware that water is needed. The best time to drink water is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, so it is recommended to drink about half a litre at this time. Drinking water with food or just after, dilutes hydrochloric acid in the stomach, therefore food can not be digested efficiently. The only country in the entire world where tap water is fit to drink is Iceland as all water here is natural spring water Water in most places is full of contaminants such as heavy metals, fluoride and chlorine. Detox your World - do a range of ionic mineral waters such as ionic Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Iron and Ionic Waters of Life as well as other ionic mineral waters for further health benefits. Distilled Water It is not a good idea to drink distilled water since prolonged consumption can rob the body of vital nutrients. To read more about this please click here Carbonated Water or Fizzy water Whilst better than soft drinks like cola and lemonade etc, carbonated water contains carbon dioxide which is a waste product that are body needs to eliminate. We should therefore not be drinking it nor any carbonated "health" drinks. Facts about water (adapted from 1001 little health miracles by Esme Floyd) Water is a natural appetite suppressant and consuming plenty of water helps the body metabolise stored fat and reduces fat deposits. Drinking plenty of water maintains muscle tone. Whilst other drinks initially seems to stop you feeling thirsty, they don't prevent dehydration in the same way that plain water does. Sign of dehydration include, anxiety, confusion, dry skin and cracked lips, low blood pressure and fainting. Fruits and vegetables also contain water and therefore supplement your water intake so eating tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, carrots watermelon, grapefruit and apples will go towards preventing dehydration as they have a high water content. Sipping water constantly throughout the day is the best way to prevent dehydration rather than gulping down a glass now and again. Drink water before and during exercise in order to prevent dangerous dehydration. A mere 2 per cent drop in the bodys water level can cause short term memory loss, poor concentration and also difficulty in focusing. When dehydrated your body produces cholesterol. Dehydration slows down the metabolism. Studies have shown that drinking at least 5 glasses of water a day can significantly recuce colon cancer, bladder and breast cancers. Water is best served from glass bottles. Plasticides from plastic bottles leak into the water which when consumed mimics estrogen in the body thus producing estrogenic effects. (read more about estrogenic effects on themenopause page.
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