Making sure you get enough pure water is essential, vital even to your health. All of your internal organs need it....it is required, not an option. Most people do not drink enough daily for their internal functions to work properly. Continuing this day in and day out over the years can cause those oh so ever important organs to stress, become sluggish and start working improperly, then you begin having issues. Water is just as important a 'fuel' to your body as are the solid foods you consume, and those organs need at least one (1) litre a day to function properly.
I have long been amazed at how much abuse our bodies can take and us still function every day. You can 'get away with it' for awhile, but eventually it will catch up...and when it does, you might begin to realize something just seems to pop up all of a sudden. Actually, it did not most likely occur that quickly, it was building over the years of neglect and this is the end result. It doesn't have to be that way. Taking action today and every day can keep those problems from occurring. There is no magic bullet, and certainly no 100% guarantee. You could do everything right, and still something go wrong. But proper choices definitely adds
'insurance' that whatever may occur, your body is healthier and more able to handle a health issue, allowing it to not be so severe, and enabling you to recover quicker.
Not all water is created equal. There are many chemicals added to our tap drinking water to make is suitable for us to drink. I am not in agreement that these additives are at levels not detrimental to your health. At least filter tap water if you are drinking it. Bottled water can also assist, just be certain of the reliability of the source. Water from other beverages such as coffee, soda pop and even some teas do not count toward a daily intake total for water consumption. Most of these contain caffeine, which actually dehydrates your body. That, you don't want to do. Drink clear water every day. How much? Well, I've never had a problem with the 6-8 glasses (8 oz. each glass) recommendation I've heard and read about over the years. Then, if you are doing activities that cause you to sweat, like working in your yard on a very warm day, a good weight/aerobic workout, or a very physical job that places you in a warm environment, that extra sweating means you need extra hydration.
So how can you know if you are getting enough? Well, there's a couple ways. Typically when you wake up in the morning, you'll notice your urine has a darker, more yellow appearance (yes, you should notice these things). That's because through the night you've not been consuming water to dilute that color. Or if you go too long a period during waking hours without sufficient water, you'll experience this same thing. It is a good idea to drink 16 oz. of water upon rising (whatever time that is for you) to get that important nutrient flowing back through your internal organs. So, if you're drinking enough water, you'll not have this dark yellow urine. (Note: There are exceptions, some vitamins, especially B-complex darken urine, and some prescription medications have the same effect) Also, hold your hand out flat, and pinch up the skin on the back of your hand using your thumb and index finger, then release it. If it springs back quickly to it's original starting point, you are hydrated. If it takes awhile for it to release back or it just stays there, you need water!
This is not a difficult task to accomplish...if you're not in the habit of doing it, you may need to put more effort into it. You may say, 'I don't like the taste of water'....well, water doesn't have a 'taste', or it shouldn't....if it does, something is not right. Adding a bit of fresh squeezed lemon is a great option. Lemon is a good cleansing tonic for the liver. Without this life-sustaining nutrient, you would die in a fairly short period of time....that's how important it is...really move vital than even solid food! Don't skimp on it!
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