{"id":4082,"date":"2018-04-06T12:43:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T12:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4082"},"modified":"2018-04-06T12:43:24","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T12:43:24","slug":"importance-of-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/06\/importance-of-drinking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance Of Drinking Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is the main component of the human body. Around 60 percent of the human body is made up of water. By taking adequate amount of water it leads to numerous health benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the Institute of Medicine has determined the adequate intake of total beverage per day (AI) be about three liters or 13 cups for men and 2.2 liters or nine cups for women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fast facts on drinking water<\/b><sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult humans are 60 percent water, and our blood is 90 percent water.<\/li>\n<li>Water is essential for the kidneys to function.<\/li>\n<li>When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking water instead of soda can help with weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>In a CDC questionnaire, 7 percent of respondents reported drinking no water at all daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefits of drinking water<\/b><sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promote healthy skin:<\/strong> Drinking plenty of water keeps your skin moisturized and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When less water is consumed, puffy skin and bloating may occur<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aids Weight Loss:<\/strong> Water suppresses the appetite and helps consume less food. A great tip is to start drinking water 30 minutes before your meal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flushes Out Toxins:<\/strong> When not enough water is consumed, the heart pumps extra oxygenated blood to the organs, causing severe health issues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Is Good for Your Joints:<\/strong> Joints need moisture. In order to remain strong and flexible with pain-free movements, make sure you get enough water. Keep hydrated throughout the day to keep your joints young and strong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to learn more facts about water and other healthy nutrients, schedule a consultation with our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/physical-therapy-wellness-services\/dietary-services\">Dietitian<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cici Madawala, B.S.<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Marketing<br \/>\n<strong>Live Your Life<sup>TM<\/sup><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong> Bringing Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness to You!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4083 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WciciHeadshot-web-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WciciHeadshot-web-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WciciHeadshot-web-1024x990.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WciciHeadshot-web-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WciciHeadshot-web.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cici Madawala graduated from St Cloud State University with Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and minors in Geography and German.<\/p>\n<p>She is passionate about helping people and strives to help individuals get back on healthy routines and do the things they love. In her leisure time, she loves to travel, and explore other cultures and cuisines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>\u201c<i>Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Water.\u201d<\/i> Top 10 Home Remedies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.top10homeremedies.com\/kitchen-ingredients\/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-water.html\">https:\/\/www.top10homeremedies.com\/kitchen-ingredients\/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-water.html<\/a> Date Accessed 6 April,\u00a02018.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is drinking water important?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medical News Today. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/290814.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/290814.php<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Date Accessed 6 April, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water is the main component of the human body. 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