Liquids
Samuel Smith
23 Jan'19
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LIQUIDS
Next to air, water is the most vital element needed for survival. Almost every cell and tissue of the body not only contains water but is continually bathed in fluid and requires water to perform its functions.The body is made up of 70 percent of water, the grey matter of the body is approximately 85 percent, blood is 83 percent, muscles are about 75 percent and the marrow bone are up to 25 percent of water. The body continues to lose its water through breathing, invisible perspiration, visible sweating, respiration, kidney, insensible losses, urine and stool. About 2,300 milliliters of water is needed to compensate body water loss. The body maintains a balance between the amount of water lost each day and the amount taken in to replace it. The amount of water lost depends on climatic conditions and physical activities.
When there is inadequate water in the body, our system attempts to avoid dehydration by decreasing sweat and urine output. If this compensatory mechanism proves inadequate and insufficient fluid intake persists, dehydration will occur, the blood thickens and the blood flow becomes impaired, increasing the risk of intravascular clotting. This may manifest as stroke or heart attack. Insufficient water intake also leads to constipation, dizziness and headaches. The signs of dehydration include thirst, color of urine, constipation, headaches, fatigue, dry skin and dizziness.
Begin drinking water in the morning, approximately two glasses. Then continue to drink water at regular intervals throughout the day. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Take in pure and clean water. Take water 30 minute before meals and 2 hours after meals and be sure to take in pure and clean.
Aside clean water, fruits and vegetables generally have higher water content than other food groups. Alcoholic drinks apart from their other deleterious effects are diuretic agents. Most of the soft drinks are loaded with sugar and varieties of additives. Their vitamins and minerals is ten times less than natural fruit juice contributing to problems of obesity, diabetes, and dental caries among others
"Another important use of water is cleansing. Regular bathing removes accumulated dirt and contaminating debris, reducing the risk of infection. Bathing helps the bowels, stomach, and liver, giving energy and new life to each" (Healthful Living 46.8).
