Why Drinking the Right Water is Important for Radiant Health
Do you realize how vital water is to your radiant health? It is the cornerstone of any routine for premium health and peak performance. Our bodies are about 70% water and our brains are about 89%. Water, the chief solvent of the body, manages all functions, including the activity of the solutes it dissolves and circulates.
Some of the many tasks that water carries out in our body are:
- Helps red blood cells to supply oxygen to muscles efficiently,
- Helps delivery of nutrients across the body
- Bring oxygen and hydrogen into the cell
- Functions as universal solvent to carry toxins out of our body
- Keeps our blood thin and flowing well
- Suppresses appetite, and metabolises excess fat, giving help with losing weight.
Water consists of the elements of hydrogen and oxygen. One of the functions of water is to bring hydrogen into the cell. This flow of hydrogen into the cell generates ATP. ATP is our body's source of energy. So if you're low in water, you are low in energy.
What causes dehydration?
Dehydration is a lack of hydrogen ions. All the indicators of ageing are associated with slow dehydration of our tissues and the associated free radical oxidative damage. As we age we begin to starve for water, and even though we drink large amounts of tap water, it doesn't appear to stop the dehydration. In Chinese medicine this is commonly known as yin deficiency, a sign of ageing and fluid dehydration, causing indicators of energy blockage and heat such as sore throat, night sweating, painful neck muscles and sleeplessness.
Other implications of dehydration are DNA malfunction and loss of brain performance and memory.
How can I tell if I'm dehydrated?
- dizziness, low energy, hysteria, and erectile dysfunction, as well as dry skin and other signs of early aging
- prolonged pain in the body such as rheumatism, migraines or low back pain might be a sign of longstanding dehydration
- usually the sign of a dry mouth, is the last stage in persistent dehydration
Why is drinking tea, diet soda or a juice not the same as drinking water?
Although these drinks contain water, but they're also dehydrating agents. They lose the water they are dissolved in as well as draining the reserves of water in the body, thus exacerbating the prolonged dehydration condition. For example, coffee and carbonated beverages bind the hydrogen, leading to dehydration in the body.
How will we reverse dehydration?
Most people don't realize that water contains inside its structure the hidden key to reversing the process of aging. Research scientists such as Dr Patrick Flanagan and Dr. Henri Coanda analyzed the properties of water from the Hunza area, where people continually lived to be over 100 years of age and in great physical health. The local people claim that water is the key to their long, healthy lives They found that water from this area has special physical properties that were different from regular water.
In brief not all waters are born equal and if we would like to rehydrate our cells as we age, we need to know the best type of water to drink. Regardless of if we are drinking 8-10 tumblers of water a day if we're not drinking the correct type of water we still could be chronically dehydrated.
Some of the many tasks that water carries out in our body are:
- Helps red blood cells to supply oxygen to muscles efficiently,
- Helps delivery of nutrients across the body
- Bring oxygen and hydrogen into the cell
- Functions as universal solvent to carry toxins out of our body
- Keeps our blood thin and flowing well
- Suppresses appetite, and metabolises excess fat, giving help with losing weight.
Water consists of the elements of hydrogen and oxygen. One of the functions of water is to bring hydrogen into the cell. This flow of hydrogen into the cell generates ATP. ATP is our body's source of energy. So if you're low in water, you are low in energy.
What causes dehydration?
Dehydration is a lack of hydrogen ions. All the indicators of ageing are associated with slow dehydration of our tissues and the associated free radical oxidative damage. As we age we begin to starve for water, and even though we drink large amounts of tap water, it doesn't appear to stop the dehydration. In Chinese medicine this is commonly known as yin deficiency, a sign of ageing and fluid dehydration, causing indicators of energy blockage and heat such as sore throat, night sweating, painful neck muscles and sleeplessness.
Other implications of dehydration are DNA malfunction and loss of brain performance and memory.
How can I tell if I'm dehydrated?
- dizziness, low energy, hysteria, and erectile dysfunction, as well as dry skin and other signs of early aging
- prolonged pain in the body such as rheumatism, migraines or low back pain might be a sign of longstanding dehydration
- usually the sign of a dry mouth, is the last stage in persistent dehydration
Why is drinking tea, diet soda or a juice not the same as drinking water?
Although these drinks contain water, but they're also dehydrating agents. They lose the water they are dissolved in as well as draining the reserves of water in the body, thus exacerbating the prolonged dehydration condition. For example, coffee and carbonated beverages bind the hydrogen, leading to dehydration in the body.
How will we reverse dehydration?
Most people don't realize that water contains inside its structure the hidden key to reversing the process of aging. Research scientists such as Dr Patrick Flanagan and Dr. Henri Coanda analyzed the properties of water from the Hunza area, where people continually lived to be over 100 years of age and in great physical health. The local people claim that water is the key to their long, healthy lives They found that water from this area has special physical properties that were different from regular water.
In brief not all waters are born equal and if we would like to rehydrate our cells as we age, we need to know the best type of water to drink. Regardless of if we are drinking 8-10 tumblers of water a day if we're not drinking the correct type of water we still could be chronically dehydrated.
About the Author:
Josse Ford is a licenced acupuncturist and dietician at Alchemy Wellness.She focuses on anti-aging, longevity and cutting-edge health treatments and workshops.
