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Dilution is the Solution to Pollution
Water is essential for life. Most of us know this, but do we drink enough? Our functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama outlines the key benefits of H20 to keep in mind. Read on to learn more from Andrea.
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Why Drink Water?
Water is crucial for diluting and eliminating toxic accumulations.
- Water is our most important detoxifier. It helps us cleanse through our skin and kidneys, and improves our ability to sweat during exercise.
- We need 48 to 64 ounces daily to replenish the water lost through urination, sweat, and breathing.
- Two glasses of water thirty to sixty minutes before each meal will help to flush toxins.
Water Info to Consider:
- Dehydration is the primary cause of fatigue and headaches.
- Thirst is a weak mechanism and can often be mistaken for hunger.
- Dehydration slows metabolism.
- Hydrating the body can significantly decrease muscle and joint pain.
- Dehydration can adversely affect memory, concentration, and focus.
Water’s vital functions:
- Water dissolves nutrients so that they are more easily absorbed in digestive tract.
- Water transports chemicals and nutrients to cells and tissues.
- Water carries waste materials from cells to kidneys for filtration and elimination.
- Water absorbs and transports heat.
Water Budget:
- Drink 8 to 12 glasses (8 ounces each) of water a day. Another way to think of this is to drink half your body weight, in ounces, each day. (So if you weigh 130lbs. aim to drink 65 ounces of water each day!)
- Caffeine and alcohol draw water out of your cells. If you consume these beverages compensate by drinking an additional glass of water.
- Plan on drinking 8 ounces of water every two hours you are awake.
- Start your day with at least 2 eight ounce glasses of water before any food intake.
- Try the above before each meal.
Do you have any tips for remembering to drink water throughout your day? Share in the comments below!
Water is essential for life. Most of us know this, but do we drink enough? Our functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama outlines the key benefits of H20 to keep in mind. Read on to learn more from Andrea.
* * * * *
Why Drink Water?
Water is crucial for diluting and eliminating toxic accumulations.
- Water is our most important detoxifier. It helps us cleanse through our skin and kidneys, and improves our ability to sweat during exercise.
- We need 48 to 64 ounces daily to replenish the water lost through urination, sweat, and breathing.
- Two glasses of water thirty to sixty minutes before each meal will help to flush toxins.
Water Info to Consider:
- Dehydration is the primary cause of fatigue and headaches.
- Thirst is a weak mechanism and can often be mistaken for hunger.
- Dehydration slows metabolism.
- Hydrating the body can significantly decrease muscle and joint pain.
- Dehydration can adversely affect memory, concentration, and focus.
Water’s vital functions:
- Water dissolves nutrients so that they are more easily absorbed in digestive tract.
- Water transports chemicals and nutrients to cells and tissues.
- Water carries waste materials from cells to kidneys for filtration and elimination.
- Water absorbs and transports heat.
Water Budget:
- Drink 8 to 12 glasses (8 ounces each) of water a day. Another way to think of this is to drink half your body weight, in ounces, each day. (So if you weigh 130lbs. aim to drink 65 ounces of water each day!)
- Caffeine and alcohol draw water out of your cells. If you consume these beverages compensate by drinking an additional glass of water.
- Plan on drinking 8 ounces of water every two hours you are awake.
- Start your day with at least 2 eight ounce glasses of water before any food intake.
- Try the above before each meal.
Do you have any tips for remembering to drink water throughout your day? Share in the comments below!
