Fueling Your Body Up With Water
Introduction
Most people drink when they are thirsty, but the
beverage of choice tends to be some other drink besides water. The British
drink two or three glasses of plain water a day, according to the
Department of
Agriculture survey conducted in the late 1970. Based on
an analysis of all fluid intake by adults, it is said to total about four
pints of water a day, and this includes water from foods and from other
beverages. It's not usually necessary to actually swallow four pints of
plain water every day. However, people with special problems such as
kidney conditions might be exceptions.
How much do we drink?
In the UK we drink on average eight gallons of bottled
water a year, roughly two ounces or a quarter-cup a day, according to the
International Bottled Water Association. Californians drink three times
the national average of bottled water, downing 24 gallons a year, or
nearly a cup a day.
Climate and seasons of the year play a role in one's
thirst also, and just as we tend to perspire more in the summer months, we
also tend to drink more water.
Water aids digestion
Boosting intake of plain water makes good sense, many
experts concur, because water eases digestion and regulates body
temperature. Water also bathes the cells and accounts for about 60 percent
of body weight. And it can help us exercise longer and more efficiently.
Drinking water can ward off constipation and maybe even
crankiness. An since it's a natural appetite suppressant, water can help
us lose weight and keep it off. It can help keep skin healthy, although it
won't necessarily banish acne.
Who should drink water?
We all should, but pregnant
women, nursing mothers and athletes should be especially careful to drink
a sufficient amount. When it is hot or humid, upping water intake is also
wise. There are certain workers who seem to have a more difficult time
developing the water-drinking habit. Among those who don't normally drink
enough water are teachers, airline attendants and nurses.
Drinking fluids, particularly, water, during exercise
reduces cardiovascular stress and improves performance. After a strenuous
workout, you have to replace the fluids you have lost. Otherwise, you will
suffer chronic dehydration. Drink water before, during and after
exercising, and remember that water reduces body temperature thus making
the whole exercise process safer.
Drinking water wards off problems
Water can be especially helpful for people with a
history of kidney stones because it dissolves calcium in the urine,
reducing the risk of stone formation. Among physicians, urologists are
probably most likely to extol the virtues of water, and it has been
documented that drinking water mostly before 6 P.M. can reduce the
likelihood of nocturnal bathroom visits.
It is interesting to note also that water helps prevent
urinary tract infections, both for men and for women. Too busy to count
how many glasses a day you drink? There are other ways to calculate if
your intake is sufficient. Dark-coloured urine often suggest you aren't
drinking enough water. Get into the habit by starting with a glass of
water with every meal and then work in a cup between meals.
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