Tomorrow is the official first day of summer. Now that the warm weather has arrived, it is important
to remember to drink plenty of water. As
long as you are not going through the security check at the airport, you can
grab a bottle of water and take it with you nearly everywhere. While staying hydrated is critical, there is
a number of other benefits drinking water provides. The MindBodyGreen
website suggests that water:
1. Increases Energy
& Relieves Fatigue – Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it
helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added
bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!
2. Promotes Weight
Loss – Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up
your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite
suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
3. Flushes Out Toxins
– Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of
kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
4. Improves Skin
Complexion – Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and
smooth. [It also] gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!
5. Maintains
Regularity – Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food
and prevents constipation.
6. Boosts Immune
System – A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t
rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps
fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
7. Natural Headache
Remedy – Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains
too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
8. Prevents Cramps
& Sprains - Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles
more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
9. Puts You in a Good
Mood – When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be
happy!
10. Saves Money! -
Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper
than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!
For more information about this article, please visit MindBodyGreen
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