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Water is Crucial for All Bodily Functions
Biochemical changes
in human cells can only take place with water, to
facilitate growth, and to maintain life and
health. Water serves to enhance blood circulation,
regulate body temperature as well as aid in the
carrying of oxygen to body cells. In addition,
water also maintains the acid/alkaline balance.
This balance is essential for the optimum
digestion and absorption of nutrients. Another
vital function of water is in the area of
cleansing.
Water
is Necessary for Flushing Toxic & Wastes from
the Body
Today
we have pesticides and herbicides in our fruits and
vegetables; heavy metals in our fish; antibiotics
and growth hormones in our meat products; and
additives, preservatives and artificial colorings in
our processed foods and drinks. Many degenerative
diseases have been attributed to the chemicals and
carcinogens found in our water, air and food.
These toxins if retained in the body can give rise
to problems such as headaches, fatigue, pain,
chronic illness and even cancer. Water is the best
defense against toxicity in the body because it
flushes out poisonous waste, but you have to drink
pure, healthy water, or it will only add to the
problem.
Water
Prevents Dehydration
The
average newborn is 90% hydrated, but the average
65-year-old is only 55% hydrated! All of the
symptoms of aging are accompanied by a slow
dehydration of cells. The first signs of dehydration
are headaches, insomnia, fatigue, and lack of mental
alertness.
Many doctors
now believe that dehydration is the root
cause of all kinds of ailments, from acne and indigestion, to arthritis and
obesity, to more serious conditions such as heart problems, hypertension and
even cancer.
The link between dehydration,
degeneration, and disease has led researchers to do
in-depth studies of the functions and properties of
water.
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