Water

The Benefits of Drinking Water

Chronic water deficiency can lead to medical issues such as hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, allergies, and kidney stones.

A lack of water is considered one of the primary causes of morning sickness during pregnancy—a sign of thirst from both the mother and the fetus.

It is vital to remember that a dehydrated body draws water from every possible organ.

For example, the discs separating the spinal vertebrae consist of 75% water.

In a dehydrated body, they are forced to give up some of that water, compromising their elasticity.

The result is accelerated disc wear and tear.

Water deficiency is the number one cause of daytime fatigue.

Drinking water improves digestive processes and helps prevent constipation.

Water acts as a lubricant for joints and muscles, helping to reduce muscle cramps and fatigue.

Studies tracking athletes have shown that dehydration negatively impacts aerobic capacity, endurance, and strength.

Even mild dehydration can reduce performance by 20%, as oxygen levels in the blood drop in a dehydrated body.

Drinking water instead of sugary drinks significantly reduces dental problems.

Water provides hydration to the inner layers of the skin, preventing a dry appearance.

Water flushes waste products, toxins, and aging-related substances from the body. Yes, if you wish to look young—drink up!

How much water should you drink?

As a general rule, a person weighing 60 kg should drink 7-8 glasses of clear water per day.
For every additional 10 kg of body weight, add one glass (1 glass = 250 ml).

Kidney patients: Consult your physician regarding your daily fluid intake.

A word of caution: Avoid extreme "water diets" that mandate drinking 4 liters a day at home, which can lead to—yes, it exists—water intoxication (hyponatremia).

Water is more prevalent in muscle tissue than in fat tissue; therefore, the bodies of overweight individuals contain a lower percentage of water.

Since water plays a key role in the breakdown of fats, overweight individuals who wish to lose weight actually need more water!

Remember how we lose fluids: through sweat, breathing (up to two cups a day), and urination.
We also lose fluids during illness when body temperature rises, or through vomiting and diarrhea.
It is important to adjust your intake to the circumstances—increased physical activity or especially hot weather requires extra hydration.

How to increase your water intake?

Many people claim they don't like, aren't used to, or simply "can't" drink water.

We were all born with a thirst mechanism, but we lost it along the way (it's a shame that doesn't happen to our hunger mechanism...).

Many wait for a sensation of thirst or a dry mouth before drinking.

However, a dry mouth is a sign of severe dehydration.

As the body adapts to low fluid intake, the thirst sensation weakens.

Age also contributes to this trend.

When you begin providing the body with sufficient water, the thirst mechanism is restored.

In fact, the more you drink, the thirstier you feel—and that is a good sign!

The way to build a habit of increased drinking is to start by making a conscious decision! The habit will form over time.

Start with four glasses a day, or any minimal number that seems reasonable, and gradually increase.

It is important to spread your drinking throughout the day to allow fluids to be absorbed rather than just excreted.

What should you drink?

The most recommended options are tap water and mineral water.

Home filtration systems (like Tami 4) use carbon filters and UV light to kill bacteria and clear organic substances, while most minerals remain.

Boiling tap water causes the loss of some of its calcium.

Hard water is preferable to soft water.

Reverse Osmosis home filtration systems strip the water of most of its minerals.

Distilled water (unlike mineral water) is not recommended for drinking except for short detox periods. The reason: it leaches toxins from the tissues, but also strips away essential minerals!

Most soft drinks are made from distilled water and are therefore poor in essential minerals. Non-diet drinks also contain high amounts of sugar.

Recommendation: Set "smart alerts" on your phone. Start from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM with a two-hour interval between alerts.
By the end of the day, you will reach 2.5 liters without even noticing!