Health Tip: Drink Lots of Water & Cool Your Body Down

“Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God, and value it next to a good conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of; a blessing that money cannot buy.” ~ Izaak Walton

Now that the warmer, hotter weather is shining our way, it's important to remember to drink plenty of water when you're out and about, walking in the sun, chillin' on the beach, playing sports, exercising, or performing virtually any activity that causes you to sweat and lose bodily fluids. In the warmer weather, this may mean that we have to increase the amount of water we consume.

For those of us who break into a sweat at the up-tick of an eyebrow, making sure we replenish our losed body fluids, often, is essential to prevent dehydration or worst, heat stroke. But even if you're not breaking a sweat, it's stil crucial to drink enough water.

According to scientists at Northwestern Health Sciences University we need water in order to:

• Regulate body temperature.
  
• Carry nutrients to cells and tissues throughout the body.
  
• Improve digestion.
  
• Remove wastes and toxins from the body.
  

Your Body Is Approximately 75% Water!

Water is crucial to every function of our body... I'm talking the whole enchilada all body fluids, not only blood but also the digestive juices, bile, lymphs, perspiration and bodily wastes. It acts as a lubricant preventing friction between moving parts of the body. Even the eye needs water to function. Through evaporation from the lungs or perspiration from the skin, water regulates our internal body temperature.

Water Is The Key To All Bodily Functions

Water is needed for Circulation... Assimilation... Digestion... Elimination... and ...Temperature Control.

• Water helps maintain proper muscular tone and prevents dehydration
  
• Water helps make the skin clear, healthy looking and resilient
  
• Water helps rid the body of waste and relieves constipation
  
• Water increases energy levels
  
• Water also suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat
  
• Water is the key to any weight reduction plan
  
• Water helps maintain body weight, function and good health
  

(Source: Yahoo's HealthDay News)

EAT WELL... BE WELL!