The Value of Water!!

We have lost the fine art of drinking something as simple as a glass of water. We drink soda, coffee, iced tea, milk, juice lemonade-everything but water! Its a mistake that is unnecessarily costly, in more ways than one.

Our bodies are between 60 and 70 percent water. Water removes toxins from the body through the kidneys, carries nutrients and oxygen to the body in the blood, moistens our lungs to help us breathe, lubricates joints and muscles, and helps our bodies metabolize fat. If you are not drinking enough water, your body may actually retain fluids to protect itself from dehydration- so more water,not less, may be called for when you're retaining fluids.

If you find it impossible to drink eight glasses of water a day to keep your body running with optimal efficiency, try keeping a pitcher of water handy on your desk at work, or nearby as you cook. Occasional sips can add up by the end of the day. You may have to start out with fewer than eight glasses until you get used to the higher volume, but you can increase the amount gradually until you reach your daily goal.

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Published in 2000