Have you ever noticed that if you don't water your garden or flowers, even your lawn, they begin to wilt or depending on how long it's been, they start to die. Did you know that our bodies are like flowers? Without the proper hydration our bodies respond in a negative way. We get sluggish, we feel irritable, sometimes we get a headache; lack of water affects our organs/tissues and their ability to function properly. Our bodies are over 70% water and to maintain a healthy body it is important to drink water regularly. Yes, juice and sports drinks are viable options to help with hydration, but nothing does a body good, like water. (okay, I know the slogan is about milk) As we are approaching the warmer days of summer, I decided to remind everyone about drinking water and how to get it in. There are numerous benefits to drinking water: it helps keep your organs, tissues, and joints functioning properly; it increases your energy level; improves concentration and focus; helps increase the strength of our immune system; it rids your body of toxins and waste; it helps improve your skin and give it a healthy glow and it can help reduce overeating and eating when you are not hungry. Now aren't those some good reasons to grab some water? One of the easiest ways to get it in, is to decide how much water you need to drink and plan out when and how to drink water over the course of the day. Another suggestion, have a cute water bottle or fancy drinking cup within arms reach, filled and ready to drink. Adding lemon or lime can give water a little boost or add a low calorie flavor packet, like Crystal Light every now and then. For me, a different twist is to try the flavored sparkling waters. Don't worry about how many times you have to go to the bathroom, trust me--being properly hydrated and running to the bathroom beats the alternative. Okay, go grab something to drink---water of course.
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