Water

Benefits of Drinking Water

Stimulates the movement of the colon first thing in the morning.
Aids the body in eliminating and flushing out toxins
Assists the body in the absorption and metabolism of nutrients from food.
Water is essential for energy production for every cell in the body.
Assists in the breakdown of stored fat & decreases excess weight by reducing appetite.
Prevents premature aging and skin sagging.
Assists in regulation of body temperature.
Supports and improves the movement of joints.
Foods You Crave When Thirsty

• Cucumbers
• Watermelon
• Celery
• Apples
• Romaine Lettuce
• Citrus Fruits

Foods to Avoid When Dehydrated

• Alcohol
• Coffee
• Soda
• Crackers
• Chips

Ways to Make your Water More Appealing!

Add some flavour with one of the following:

• Sliced Cucumbers
• Essential oil
  • add 1 drop of lavender, mint, or tangerine
• Aloe leaf
  • add 1 tablespoon of chopped leaf
• Ginger roof
  • add a thumb sized slice
•  Cubed watermelon
•  Frozen grapes
• Sliced lemon
• Frozen berries

And make your drink pretty with a pretty glass and fun straws 

Signs of Dehydration

•  Loss of energy, vitality and drive. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue!
• Memory problems & dulled thinking. With prolonged dehydration brain cells actually shrink!
• Decreased immune function and ability to fight disease.
• Problems with digestion and metabolism, including constipation or dry stools. 
• Joint problems, arthritis and back pain.
• Heart and circulatory problems.
• Headaches, muscle pain, nerve pain.
• Sunken eyes.
• Premenstrual or menopausal symptoms.
• Depression, anxiety, irritability and insomnia

When Should you Drink Water?

• Drink whenever you are thirsty!
• First thing in the morning – this helps your body flush out toxins it has processed all night
• Water should be consumed between meals, not while you’re eating. Drinking while you eat will dilute the digestive juices needed to adequately breakdown food. 
• Drink additional water during and after any activity that depletes water or if you have been sweating or exercising. 
• Reach for water at the first sign of stress, pain, headache, anxiety or discomfort!
• Increase your daily consumption of water to assist in recovering from any chronic illness.
• Exercise, higher altitude, heat, low humidity, pregnancy, breast feeding, coffee, tea, pop and alcohol, as well as diarrhea or fever all increase the amount of needed water.