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Why Drink Water?

Almost every physiological process requires water and our bodies are mostly made of it. Yet despite the fact drinking water is essential to life most of us do not drink enough of it. Almost everyone I see when asked how much water they drink a day replies, “Not enough”.

In his controversial book “Your Body’s Many Cries For Water” Dr Batmanghelidj links almost every chronic disease to dehydration.

Drinking water is one of the easiest things you can do to improve your energy levels, health, mental abilities and the appearance of your skin. Eight medium glasses (or a 1.5-2 litre bottle) will help ensure you are properly hydrated. Do be aware that tea, coffee, alcohol and some soft drinks have a diuretic effect and can dehydrate you further.

How Do I Drink More Water?

Most people find that drinking more water requires some simple changes in habit.

For some people increasing their water intake can seem impossible as they simply do not experience thirst. If this is you persist. Your body’s ability to tell you you’re thirsty has been switched off. Once you are re-hydrated again this ability returns.

I usually suggest carrying water with you or having it beside you at work and at home and simply sipping away. Try to have half of your daily intake drunk by lunchtime. This usually ensures that you will reach your optimum consumption by the end of the day.

Most people do find that they need to visit the loo more often. This can seem like a minor inconvenience for some people. However the health benefits way out measure any inconvenience. As you adapt to a new routine and you start to experience the benefits drinking water brings you’ll want to keep it up.

There have been some recent groundbreaking scientific discoveries made by Dr Masaru Emoto in Japan. He has discovered that waters crystalline structure can change depending on what it is exposed to. His work shows the direct affect that we and pollution can have on water. For more information read his book“Hidden Messages in Water”

For pictures of water crystals CLICK HERE