Water, according to chemistry, is a substance composed of the chemical elements; hydrogen and oxygen denoted by the chemical formula H2O. It exists in liquid, solid and gaseous states. It is one of the plentiful and most essential of compounds.
A tasteless and odourless liquid, it has the ability to dissolve many other substances. Indeed the versatility of water as a liquid is essential to live organisms. The life form is believed to have originated in aqueous solutions of the world’s oceans, and living organisms present in the sea depend on an aqueous solution, such as blood and digestive juices, for biological processes.
In small quantities water appears to be colourless, but when together in a larger quantity, appears to have an intrinsic blue colour caused by slight absorption of light at red wavelengths. Scientific research proves that water actually exists in other planets and the moons both within and beyond the solar system.
However, it is general knowledge that it is important to stay hydrated, but what are the reasons?
Drinking enough water is a necessity for all living organisms as staying hydrated is the first rule of health and nutrition. 70% of our body is made up of water so it is no shocking discovery that we need to provide our body with more and more water. The human body can last weeks without food but in reference to water, it’s just a few days.
There are a lot of health issues both long and short term, that could arise as a result of being dehydrated (lack of water in the body). Some of which are; migraines, hypertension, convulsion, kidney stones, indigestion, constipation and even breast cancer and lots of other ailments.
Below are some of the health benefits of ingesting water on a daily basis:
Another fact to be taken into consideration is the intake of water during morning hours before any other activity. Drinking water first thing in the morning detoxifies the system and flushes out the stomach, balancing the lymphatic system.
A stable lymphatic system will help build a strong immune system, preventing you from getting sick as often. Water intake before taking a bath keeps the body calm and relaxed. The Japanese population is known to be one of the slimmest cultures; they drink water immediately after waking up! Funny but true. Now you see why there is a need to consume a lot of water daily.
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