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Written by Guest Author on August 22, 2013

Why You Need To Drink A Lot Of Water To Maintain Your Health

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Many people have heard about the fact that humans need to drink a lot of water every day. Most experts recommend drinking 8 glasses of water per day. But the majority of the population probably does not drink nearly enough water. Sodas, juices, and coffee and tea do not count towards the 8 glasses of water, but they are the beverages that most people consume throughout the day. The key, however, is getting a lot more pure water into your system, while also reducing the amount of other drinks that you consume, in order to reap the most benefits.

 

If you are not convinced that you need to drink enough water to maintain optimal health, continue reading. Below are the reasons why water is so important to the human body.

 

Your Muscles Crave Water

Whether or not you exercise on a regular basis, your muscles need water. That is why athletes are required to drink plenty of water before their workouts and sporting events, as well as maintain a healthy level of hydration by drinking water throughout the events as well.

 

Muscle fatigue is caused when cells do not have enough water to function. The cells will literally shrivel up as a result of lack of moisture and an imbalance in fluids and electrolytes. This can lead to feeling weak and tired all the time. Drinking some water can boost your energy levels in a surprising way, so rely on clean water rather than caffeinated beverages when you need a pick-me-up.

 

Keep Your Digestive Tract Healthy

You can keep your digestive tract healthy by drinking ample amounts of water. The water ensures that you will have regular bowel movements and will also prevent constipation from occurring. Put simply, constipation occurs when the body is forced to remove fluid from your stools in an effort to hydrate the rest of the body. The stools because dry and harder to move out of the body. This can, in turn, lead to the build-up of toxins in the system, which makes you feel fatigued and ill.

 

Keep Your Fluids Balanced

Bodily fluids can only be properly balanced if you are getting adequate amounts of water. Everything from the transportation of nutrients to the maintenance of body temperature and even the production of saliva relies upon your bodily fluids, so when they are imbalanced, your whole system is thrown off balance.

 

Maintain Kidney Health

Your kidneys are responsible for removing toxins and wastes from your body through your urine. But if you are not getting enough fluid, they cannot do their job properly. Inadequate levels of fluids can also lead to the formation of kidney stones, which can be very painful.

 

Getting enough water into your body every day can have almost miraculous results on your health. If you have not been feeling yourself lately and you realize that you should be drinking more water, make it a point to replace at least two or three drinks every day with a glass of water instead in order to increase your consumption.

 

[box_light]This post has been contributed by Ted Williams, a sales executive. Whenever he isn’t busy, he enjoys experimenting with food. To know more about him and his company, click here.[/box_light]

 

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