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Water- The Body's Life Forces
"Our bodies are molded rivers."
- Novalis
 Water
is the body's life force of the
body and is an essential
component of blood, lymph,
bodily excretions as well as
every part of every cell in the
body. In any diet or health
program, water is key to
balancing the body and flushing
out toxins. Though you may live
for weeks without food, without
water, the body will die within
days.
With water
comprising on average 55 to 80
percent of your body's weight,
making sure you drink high
quality is essential to maintain
proper health. Water is
used by the body to:
Regulates body temperature
Carries nutrients and oxygen
to all cells in the body
Moistens oxygen for breathing
Protects and cushions vital
organs
Helps to convert food into
energy
Helps body absorb nutrients
Removes waste
Cushion joints
Protect organs and tissues
Dehydration
Every day, up to
two-and-a-half quarts of water
are spent through perspiration,
urination, and exhalation.
Because the body has no reserve,
we must replace what is lost
daily to ensure optimum health
and well being. Dehydration is a
major cause of ill health and
and leads to decreased energy
and vitality as the body loses
it's ability to carry out
cellular functions and rid the
body of wastes and toxins.
Our bodies
require a certain amount of
fluid intake on a daily basis to
function; the minimum is equal
to four 8 ounce glasses (one
liter or one quart). But if you
lead an active lifestyle you
will need two to three times
this basic amount. Drinking
plenty of water enables the body
to replace the fluids which are
required to perform our normal
bodily functions. If we take in
less or lose more fluid than is
needed, the end result is
dehydration.
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