Regular intake of water is essential for maintaining good health
Most of us know that up to seventy per cent of the total body weight is due to water. Although it is present in all parts of the body, it is more present in organs such as lungs and brain and fluids such as blood, lymph, saliva
and secretions by the organs of the digestive system. The common belief
is that we feel thirsty only when our body needs water. While this is
true, recent research studies have indicated that there are several
other indicators of inadequate water in some or all parts of the body.
Ignoring these indicators can lead to several major diseases. Most of us
spend a lot of our working hours in air-conditioned environment so
naturally we don't feel thirsty but that does not mean that our body
does not need water. Lack of water can lead to fatigue too. So, for your glowing health, drink enough water.
Importance of water for maintaining normal health:
Just as water helps a seed grow into a tree, it also helps our body. The
flow of water inside and outside the cells generates energy. This
energy is stored in body along with other chemical sources of energy in
the body. The energy generated by the water in the cells helps transmit
impulses in the nerves. Water content in the body influences the
functions of the various proteins and enzymes that are dissolved in it.
Water helps maintain the moisture of the lining of the internal organs
of the body. It maintains normal volume and consistency of fluids such
as blood and lymph. It regulates body temperature.
It removes 'toxins' from the body
Water is essential for regulating the normal structure and functions of
the skin. The body loses about four litres of water every day. It is,
therefore, necessary to replenish this volume by drinking at least the
equivalent amount of water every day. Inadequate intake of water can
lead to dehydration.
Source:-The Times of India
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