Thursday 22 September 2011

How to look younger

From very ancient times people are in search of a mythical fountain of youth.  If there is something which can give you beautiful glowing skin, diminish those fine lines and wrinkles, increase your energy level, and help your overall health, it is nothing but water!Although water has no nutrients in itself, it plays a vital role in maintaining your body health.
Some facts about your body:
Your blood is 83% water, muscles are 75% water, your brain is 74% water, and your bone are 22% water.  Also 2/3 of our body weight is water.  All of this water is needed by our bodies, and a 1% loss of our body weight due to fluid loss can cause dehydration which can lead to serious medical complications.  As we are constantly losing water from our body by sweating or urinating, we need to put the water back in your system.  When you drink enough water to maintain good health, your are providing enough water to keep your internal organs and systems running smoothly.  If you don’t drink enough water, you will begin to feel tired and weak.
Some of the role of water in your body:
  • Body transports nutrients from one part to other through water
  • Water helps in maintaining body temperature
  • It lubricates your joints and eyes
  • It flushes out toxins and wastes
  • Keeps your skin healthy and beautiful
  • It acts as the fuel for your body and organs
  • It also helps in loosing weight and keeping it off!
  • It helps in suppressing the appetite naturally
  • It helps in suppressing the appetite naturally
  • It helps the body in metabolizing the stored fat
  • It helps in fluid retention
What happens when you drink less water?
  • You will face the constipation problem which in turn is the cause of various diseases.
  • You will feel tired very easily
  • You will very often get the muscular cramps
  • Your skin will lose moisture and look dry
  • You may have headache or back ache
How much water Should you drink?
The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommend adult males should drink a minimum of 2.6 liters, and adult women 2.1 liters per day.How ever the amount of water to be taken should be in accordance to the climate and exercise.  On an average one should drink 8 glasses of water every day.

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