“Make sure you drink plenty of water!”
We’ve all heard it; from our family doctor, our chiropractor, our work out instructor, our yoga instructors and yes, even our massage therapist. To which we often reply, “Oh, I do!” or “Yea, I need to be better about that!” But do we really? What is the importance of water, and honestly, how much is really “plenty?!”
Water is literally the foundation of our very existence! Our bodies are made up of 50 some percent water, so doesn’t it make sense that we’d need to drink plenty to keep it fresh and healthy. Think about a lake, the more “fresh water” it gets the healthier the lake remains, so is true for our bodies! A good way to ensure that you are drinking enough water is to divide your body weight in half and drink that many ounces of water. So, if you weigh 204 pounds, you would need to drink 102 ounces of water, or approximately 10, 10 ounce glasses of water each day. Even if you’re feeling like a fish thinking about it, here are some important reason that you should always drink plenty of water.
- Helps Relieve Soreness
Of all the reasons listed below, drinking plenty of water is key following a massage because of how much is helps relieve soreness.
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!
- Natural Headache Remedy
Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
- Prevents Cramps & Sprains
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
- Promotes Weight Loss
Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
- Flushes Out Toxins
Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
- Improves Skin Complexion
Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Helps gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!
- Maintains Regularity
Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
- Boosts Immune System
A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments such as heart attacks.
- Puts You In A Good Mood
When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
- Save Money!
Water is very close to, if not FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!
Don’t Medicate, Hydrate!