Water is the Liquid of Life. Without it, we could not survive for long and without enough of it, we experience all kinds of health problems.
Water not only distributes much-needed oxygen and nutrients to cells
but
it is also critical for regulating body temperature, lubricating our joints, carrying away waste matter, aiding in digestion, assisting the immune system, communicating between cells, and keeping the skin supple.
So it's no wonder that more than two-thirds of our bodies are composed of water.
Without water providing such essential functions, our risk for disease increases. In fact, drinking five glasses of water per day can
decrease
the risk of breast cancer by 79%. Drinking adequate
amounts of
water daily also increases energy levels, helps
to maintain
mental
focus, and fights fatigue.
"Water can be without the company of humans but
we as humans can only be without water for a few days."
~ Anonymous
Approximately 70% of an adult's body is water.
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By the time that you feel thirsty, you have already lost more than 1 percent of your total body water amount.
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Any drinks that contain caffeine, even though they also contain water, will prevent water from being transported to all of the places in the body where it needs to go because caffeine acts as a mild diuretic.
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If you drink too much water too quickly, you risk water intoxication so be sure to space your water intake throughout the day.