| Does drinking water and health go hand and hand? |
| Yes, drinking water and health go hand in hand. Drinking water is a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how completely we depend on it for basic survival. Water is ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as a key essential for life. The average adult body is 55-75% water and 2/3 of your body weight is water (40 to 50 quarts). A human embryo is more than 80% water. A newborn baby is 74% water. Everyday your body must replace 2 1/2 quarts of water. Since such a large percentage of our bodies is water, it’s easy to see how intertwined drinking water and health really are. We need lots of fresh drinking water to stay healthy. Aside from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, drinking water regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins and other wastes. This "body water" also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the spinal cord, from shock and damage. Conversely, not consuming enough drinking water and, subsequently, suffering from dehydration, can be the cause of many ailments. Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us |