The top 12 benefits of drinking plenty of water
Water - a cheap, easy way to help with these 3 issues and 9 more...
Live life: If you don’t drink water, you will die. It doesn’t get more important than that! The average human body is composed of about 60% water. Every single function your body performs requires water, and we can only live a few days without it.
Weight loss: Drinking water can help you feel fuller and consume fewer calories. It also has a positive effect on the rate at which your body breaks down and eliminates fat cells.
Boosts the immune system and can even reduce your risk of some cancers. Research has shown that proper hydration can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%.
Relieves fatigue: One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is fatigue. Feeling tired? Drink up!
Improve your mood: Research has indicated that even mild dehydration can negatively affect your mood and ability to think clearly. As much as 90% of your brain tissue is composed of water!
Improved performance: 75% of muscle tissue is water. Research has shown that as little as a 2% level of dehydration can have significant negative effects on performance.
Decreased muscle cramps & joint pain: Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic resulting in less pain.
Promotes healthy skin: Water can flush out the toxins that create blemishes and wrinkles; Water also improves capillary blood flow, helps replenish skin tissue and increases elasticity in your skin. Want a “healthy glow”? Bottoms up!
Helps flush toxins: Our kidney’s process nearly 200 liters of blood daily, sifting out waste and transporting urine to the bladder; the kidneys need enough fluid to clear away what we don’t need in our body.
Prevent or get rid of headaches: One of the most common causes of a headache is dehydration. Before reaching for the Advil or Tylenol, try drinking a large glass of water!
Maintains regularity: Water is essential to properly digest your food; drinking enough water can help keep “things” moving smoothly.
Beats bad breath: Water keeps your mouth moist and washes away food particles and bacteria that cause bad breath.