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