Why Drink Water???

"By Nancy Jajodia"

“Give me some water I am dying of thirst” well you just might. Water sounds simple but it is one of the most essential and cheapest elements of health. That is why it is said ‘You are blessed when you quench someone’s thirst’. Do you know what wonders water does in our body? Well there’s a long list. It makes 60% of our body weight and practically every system in our body is dependent on water. Water acts as a detoxifier, as a lubricant, aids in digestion, is a carrier of nutrients, hydrates our skin and hair and regulates body temperature. Doesn't all of this itself explain that water is a key element behind good looks too?

Our body has a specific drought management system which works to restore the amount of water lost through daily biological processes, so as to prevent dehydration. Human brain contains approximately 95% water. So even mild dehydration can drain your energy. A mere 2 % drop in body’s water level can trigger dehydration, short term memory trouble, headaches, irritation and decreased concentration (Having trouble reading this, drink up).

Our water needs keep varying and depend on many factors like health condition, activity factor, prevailing clinical conditions, type of season, type of work etc.  This is why you must have noticed that the thirst levels are higher during summers. Similarly, working in an air conditioned environment lowers our water intake. Yet, the minimum requirement of our body is 10-12 glasses of water daily or 12-15 glasses of fluids which might even include other beverages like juices, buttermilk etc. 

But if you think that carbonated beverage is a thirst quencher, then let us tell you that it will act exactly opposite as it is loaded with sugar. So, it is a 100% truth that ‘Pani ki pyaas sirf pani bhuja sakta hai’.

Just as a vehicle cannot run without fuel, our body cannot run without water. Remember to fuel up your body daily without waiting for a signal of thirst.