WATER
Water is the most important nutrient in the body.
- You can go about 8 weeks without food, but only days without water.
Water makes up 55-60% of our total body mass
- In an average adult, that equates to 10-13 gallons of water
- Most of the volume of cells and body fluids is water
Water is the most common nutritional deficiency in the American population
ROLES of WATER
- Improves oxygen delivery to the cells
- Transports nutrients
- Moistens oxygen for easier breathing
- Cushions bones and joints
- Absorbs shocks to joints and organs
- Regulates body temperature
- Removes wastes
- Flushes toxins
- Prevents tissues from sticking
- Maintains normal electrical properties of cells
- Empowers the body’s natural healing process
DEHYDRATION
- If the body’s water content drops by as little as 2%, it will cause fatigue
- A drop of 10% will cause significant health problems:
- Digestive
- Cardiovascular
- Immune
- Musculoskeletal
- Losses greater than 10% can cause death
SIGNS of DEHYDRATION
Early Signs: ● Fatigue ● Anxiety ● Irritability ● Depression
- Cravings ● Cramps ● Headaches ● Hunger
Mature Signs: ● Heartburn ● Joint Pain ● Back Pain
- Migraines ● Fibromyalgia ● Constipation ● Colitis
DAILY CONSUMPTION
Body Weight ÷ 2 = _____ oz Example; 100 pounds ÷ 2 = 50 oz of water each day (up to 100 oz maximum)
If drinking a lot of water makes you urinate a lot, try adding a pinch of sea salt or a bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice in your water
Avoid diuretic beverages (coffee, caffeinated teas, soda, alcohol, packaged fruit juices)
If you drink 8 oz of diuretic beverage add 12-16 oz of water to your daily required amount
Call to schedule an appointment and find out if you’re dehydrated.
818-484-0203
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