Tip Of The Month

Why drinking more water is beneficial...
We always hear about how much water we should drink.  Sixty four ounces a day or half your body weight in ounces.  For example, a one hundred and twenty pound person equals sixty ounces of water consumed daily to help keep the body hydrated.

But why should we be concerned about being hydrated? Because when the body is dehydrated your system as a whole becomes more sluggish. Drinking water, not coffee, tea, or energy drinks, helps to flush out waste accumulated by the body. Your skin is your largest eliminatory organ. For example, not drinking enough water will show up on the skin in the form of acne, wrinkles, or dry flakey skin. Therefore drinking water helps to balance your internal eco-system by keeping the body cleaner within.

	It also helps to keep organs hydrated and healthy
	It helps cool the body temperature on hot days as we lose more moisture through perspiration.
	When drinking large amounts of water it is best to focus on drinking distilled water so you are not taking in an over abundance of minerals.

Forget about the excuse I can’t drink enough water because the bathroom is too far away. Slowly increasing your body’s water intake by one to two glasses weekly will help your bladder hold more and last longer between restroom breaks. Your body’s natural thirst is stimulated and your body will want more water.

And remember... What is the difference between a raisin and a grape? HYDRATION !!! Which would you rather be?

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