Most people do not drink enough water. At the same time, most people drink too much diuretic (dehydrating) soda, coffee, tea, and alcohol. All of this represents a major stress to the body. The only way to alleviate this stress is to adequately hydrate with pure water. Studies have shown that the following conditions can be caused by insufficient water intake:
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Elevated cholesterol
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Indigestion
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes
Here are 8 benefits of drinking adequate water:
- Helps with weight-loss by increasing metabolism and reducing appetite
- Increases energy levels
- Reduces joint pain
- Helps the body to detoxify and flush out toxins
- Reduces headaches (dehydration is the leading cause of headaches)
- Reduces facial wrinkles
- Improves digestion and prevents constipation
- Improves blood flow throughout the body
The average person drinks only 4 glasses of plain water per day. This is NOT enough. To stay adequately hydrated, most people need to drink half their body weight in fluid ounces of plain water per day. Also, make sure the water is pure, otherwise your delicate kidneys become the filter.
