Improve Your Health Just By Drinking More Water

Drink More Spring or Filtered Water to Improve Health
You've heard it a thousand times: make sure you drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. The key words are "at least," because, unless you are a child or the size of a child, you need more water than that. The rule of thumb is, for every 50 pounds of body weight you carry, drink one litre of bottled spring or filtered water per day. The average person weighs 150lbs, so they should drink three litres per day. Athletes should drink even more than that. Follow these guidelines and you've adopted one of the most crucial health habits.Water is lost from the body through urine and sweat, and must be replaced through our diets. Many people don't consume enough and as a result may become dehydrated, causing symptoms such as headaches, tiredness and loss of concentration. Chronic dehydration can contribute to a number of health problems, such as constipation and kidney stones
Our bodies are mostly water, and so this ongoing intake of water is essential to our every function. Drink the appropriate amounts, and everything is much more likely to function at optimal levels. Don't drink enough water, and over the short term you will experience fatigue, dry skin, headaches and constipation; over the longer term, every body function will degrade more quickly. It really is as simple as that.
What type of water should you avoid?
Tap water should be avoided because it contains chlorine and may contain fluoride, toxic substances that, with ongoing consumption, can have consequences for the body. Distilled water should also be avoided because it has the wrong ionization, pH and can drain your body of necessary minerals. It has been tied to hair loss, which is often associated with certain mineral deficiencies. So spring and filtered water are your best options.
Finally, drink water at room temperature if possible, as ice-cold water can harm the delicate lining of your stomach.
How to achieve your daily water intake?
Start with a glass of water when you wake up.
If you're at work, keep a jug of fresh water on your desk so it's within easy reach to top your glass up throughout the day.
If you're out and about during the day, carry a bottle of water so you can have a drink whenever you want. Cheers.