Water is life
Why you should always drink sufficiently
Článok z Št, 27. október 2016
The most important facts about the miracle element
- checkWater (H2O) is the foundation of all life on earth; an adult consists of 70% of water
- checkChemically, water consists of the elements oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) and is the only chemical compound on this planet which appears as a liquid (water), solid (ice) and as a gas (water steam)
- checkMost adults do not drink sufficiently, women even less compared to men
- checkWater is extremely important for the physical performance; we can survive without food for about 30 days, yet without water for only 4 to 7 days
- checkHeadache, reduced concentrativeness, mouth dryness and nausea as well as mostly dark urine colour, can often be related to insufficient liquid intake
- checkOn the one hand, water serves as a means of transportation for blood, urine and sweat, on the other it works as a solvent for the metabolism within cells
- checkMoreover, it regulates the body temperature. Through evaporation at the body surface, it deprives the organism of heat in the form of body sweat
- checkOur body daily loses plenty amounts of water and these losses must be compensated by drinking
- checkAlready a water loss of 0,5% can result into feelings of thirst
- checkSufficient water intake reduces the risk of kidney disease and uropathies because of the flush-out of toxins; it is also important for a regular digestion and an aid against troublesome constipation
- checkDrinking water keeps skin and mucous membranes smooth and is a perfect ‚anti-aging‘ remedy; it also promotes weight loss because it reduces feelings of hunger
- checkThe daily water amount for each person is very individual; Some suggest 1,5 liters, others 3 liters per day; a part is already covered by food intake as well
- checkIncreased physical activity and higher outdoor temperatures increase our water requirement
- checkIt is best to listen to what your body needs and to adjust the water amount accordingly; Try to avoid excessive feelings of thirst and don’t delay your water intake for a longer time, in order to avoid the symptoms of dehydration as described above
- checkPure water in the form of spring and mineral water is ideal to cover the daily water requirements because it has no calories and also provides essential minerals