Maximizing Waters Effectiveness

Drinking water is essential to your good health for many reasons.  When your water intake does not equal your output, you can become dehydrated.  Fluid losses are accentuated in warmer climates, during strenuous exercise or exertion and in high altitudes.  Regular fluid loss occurs from skin evaporation (perspiring), urinating, regular breathing, and needs to be replenished regularly.  That's where the old suggestion to drink 8 glasses of water daily, comes from.

(Briefly) Here's what drinking water does for you. ~ Water helps maintain the balance of your body fluids.   ~ Controls calories and appetite. ~ Helps your skin look smoother ~ Energizes muscles. ~ Helps your kidneys get rid of toxins ~ Regulates bowel function and prevents constipation      But did you know drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body? Here's how to help maximize waters effectiveness: ~ 2 glasses of water after waking up to help activate internal organs ~ 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps aid digestion ~ 1 glass of water before taking a bath or shower helps lower your blood pressure ~ 1 glass of water before going to bed reduces your chance of stroke or heart attack