Our bodies are made up of about 70% water and we must drink water constantly to stay alive. Water prevents constipation, cushions your joints, protects organs and tissues and cools down the body. You can survive more than a month without food, but without water, the human body can function for only about a week. Yet most of us do not drink our daily requirement of eight to ten glasses of water each day.
There are a variety of reasons to drink plenty of water each day. Water helps carry essential nutrients to all our cells, aids in circulation and digestion, and helps carry away the metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid, urea, uric acid, and ammonia.
Mild dehydration can cause fatigue and difficulty concentrating. The best way to prevent dehydration is to have plenty of water to drink before starting any activities. It is also a good idea to drink a glass of water when you get up and one at bedtime, and have water with your meals instead of soda and coffee. On hot summer days you should drink more plenty of water, especially if you are outdoors in the sun and heat.
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