Health Infomation about Water

You decide to have a drink of water, when you are thirsty or your mouth is dry?
By then your are already dehydrated.

Women have about 40 litres of water in their body, Men 45 litres, approximately 75% of your body is water.

You will lose at least 6 pts of water from your body each day even if you are not active.
If you exercise it will be a lot more.

What is the first piece of advise given to a person who wants to be fit and healthy?
Drink lots of Water.

Your brain is 78% water so dehydration will drastically affect it’s performance. Drinking at least 1.5 litres a day will keep you thinking clearly, reduce headaches, tiredness and dizziness.

Drinking water will improve your digestion, help flush out toxins and gives you a clearer skin with less broken capillaries and lines.

Water can also help with weight lose. It suppresses the appetite and boosts your metabolism. Drinking a glass of water before you eat will calm your stomach, get rid of the rumbling and give you a satisfied feeling so you eat less.

Chronic dehydration can also cause a range of illnesses from Rheumatoid Arthritis to Ulcers.

Do not wait until you feel thirsty, check the colour of your urine. It should be pale and clear; if it is dark yellow your body needs more water.

Drink at least 1.5 litres of water daily to keep well hydrated and your brain and body firing on all cylinders.