Water plays critical roles in your body’s conditioning

MNA Lifestyle Desk: Water plays critical roles in your body’s conditioning. It is essential for proper circulation in the body. The levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater when the body is well hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available the more fat it will burn for energy without the presence of oxygen the body cannot utilize stored fat for energy efficiently. Not only will the body burn more fat when well hydrated but because there are increased oxygen levels you will also have more energy.

We all know that water is important. It keeps you healthy, and without it, you will die. However, most people don’t really understand what it does to our bodies and how it keeps us going. There are several biological functions you should be aware of. Even slight dehydration can cause significant problems in your body.

Water helps kidneys eliminate waste

Nearly everything that you put in your body has some type of toxin in it. Luckily, the majority of these will not make you sick if you are properly hydrated. This is because the water you drink helps the kidneys function properly.

As the food, drink and even medicine that you put into your body filters through the kidneys, these organs pull and filter toxins. If your body is functioning on too little of it, the kidneys can’t pull out toxins properly, which will eventually make you sick.

Helps keep joints lubricated

There are many joints in your body. If those joints aren’t properly lubricated, they’re going to ache and rub, and eventually the joints will get worn down to where they simply won’t function properly. The water in your body will help keep the joints lubricated and working properly.

If you suffer from joint pain, make sure that you’re drinking enough clean water regularly. Using a filtration system like Life source Water is a good way to make sure no extra salt or bacteria is added to your home tap water.

Helps with oxygenation

If you have trouble breathing, make sure you’re getting enough water. This is because water helps the body oxygenate more efficiently. As oxygen goes through the body, it is water that helps carry it. When you become dehydrated, the oxygen your body needs to survive isn’t going to get around properly. This can lead to several problems. Lack of oxygen to the lungs will make it feel like it is difficult to get a proper breath.

Removes Toxins

Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the digestive tract. It suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

Regulates cooling system

Water regulates the body’s cooling system. Sports drinks are useful when consumed after or during vigorous and prolonged exercise in high heat. But most experts agree that water works better than carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercise. For instance, if you drink 12 ounces, your body will absorb 8 ounces of it within 15 minutes.

Most experts agree that it works better than carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercise. If you drink 12 ounces of a 10% sugar solution, less than 1 ounce will be absorbed in the same period. The typical soft drink is a 10 to 12% sugar solution.

Chronic Cellular Dehydration

Consistent failure to drink enough water can lead to Chronic Cellular Dehydration. These conditions where the body’s cell is never quite hydrated enough leave them in a weakened state, vulnerable to attack from disease. It weakens the body’s overall immune system and leads to chemical, nutritional and pH imbalances that can cause a host of diseases.

Dehydration can occur at any time of the year, not only during the summer months when it is hot. The dryness that occurs during winter can dehydrate the body even quicker than when it is hot. When you are dehydrated you tend to eat more.

There are a lot of benefits to drinking enough water. Staying properly hydrated will keep your body functioning at its best. With so many negatives to being dehydrated, it’s surprising that approximately 75% of Americans are actually suffering from mild dehydration regularly. Drinking water helps keep you healthy and can even keep many types of sickness at bay.