Perfect Poise, Perfect Life
Bring your body into balance and revolutionise your life
By Noel Kingsley
Publisher Hodder Mobius
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Healing water
Do you get enough water? When asked, most people say "Probably not." If this applies to you, then there are a number of factors that you may like to consider. The topic of water has been in my own mind for some time and although I do drink rather a lot of it compared to many, I am reviewing what I do as there are so many benefits. We don't need special water with healing properties; just normal, pure and unadulterated water can do wonders for our health and well being.
We should probably all be drinking around 2 litres of fresh water a day and if we are active and sweating then the amount should be up to double this amount.
In my own experience I find that drinking water regularly, helps me feel more awake, it clears my head, calms me down, I'm more relaxed in myself with more energy for running around. If ever I get a headache which may be once a year, the first thing I'll do is drink a large glass of water and the headache will usually disappear.
Our body is made up of around 70% water; the bulk of it being contained in our lungs, the digestive system, brain and bodily fluids such as blood, lymph, saliva. It is necessary for the healthy functioning of our entire body.
Most people will only drink water when they're thirsty but it's possible for us to be dehydrated without even knowing. Our body responds to lack of water by means of regulating the amount of water in our various organs in its attempt to cope, but long term lack of water can cause health problems. Apparently 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger and lead to weight problems, but one glass of water before bed can shut down hunger pangs.
Lack of water is a major cause of daytime fatigue (apart from lack of sleep!). 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers and it can be of enormous help for those with arthritis. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Adequate levels of water are needed for all chemical reactions in the body. It is a source of energy and the energy generated by the water in the cells helps transmit impulses and chemicals through the nervous system to every part of our body. .
Water helps maintain the moisture levels within the body and can be seen in the translucence and elasticity of our skin. (Drink more water and look younger!) Water also helps regulate body temperature while also removing toxins and poisons from our body through perspiration, breathing and urine.
It is believed that our body can lose around four litres of water every 24 hours so it's necessary to replenish this regularly. While we gain about 2/3 of our water requirement from food, we need to provide the remaining 1/3 by drinking water.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks may quench our thirst, warm us up and wake us up, but many act as a diuretic which will reduce the amount of water that our body absorbs. Such drinks require us to drink even more water to compensate for the diuretic effect.
There are truly some serious benefits from drinking adequate amounts of water. There are even claims that it can help cure diseases; if you're interested in this, check out The Healing Powers of Water. For further general information check out the benefits of water.
