HEALTH BENEFIT RULES OF DRINKING WATER

            Mostly water contributes maximum weight of the human body. our body contains 70 percentage of water. Most commonly our body loses water through  kidney (urine) , skin(sweating) and gastro intestinal system (feces).

Guideline recommendation:

·         Men – 125 ounces per day

·         Women – 91 ounces per day

Health professionals recommend 8 ounces (2 litres) of water per day.

When body needs extra water :

·         Diarrhea

·         Vomiting

·         Fever

·         Increased physical performance

·         Warm/ hot conditions

·         High protein diet

·         High fibre diet

What does water does to our body?

Healthy glowing skin

            Water content in the body helps to improve blood flow in the capillary blood vessels. It improves blood circulation in the skin resulting in younger glowing skin. It prevents premature aging.

Lose body weight

            Drinking water before each meal, helps to take less amount of food which helps in losing weight thereafter. Water also increases satiety and increases metabolism in the body.When the metabolism increases, the energy expenditure of the body also increases, thereby it helps to lose weight.

As recommended, if the person drinks 2 litres of water per day, then the body’s total energy expenditure will be 96 calories per day.

 Influences brain function

·         Increases memory

·         Decreases anxiety and fatigue

·         Improves concentration

·         Increased energy level

·         Decreases the frequency of headache

Relieve constipation

            Water makes the stool soft and helps the people to pass stools easily.

Prevent recurrence of kidney stones

Increases the urine volume, thereby prevent the urine to get more concentrated. It helps to prevent initial formation of stones.

Improves physical performance

·         Controls body temperature

·         Increases motivation

·         Improves physical and mental health

8 X 8  RULES TABLE FOR DRINKING WATER

TIME	SCHEDULE	BENEFITS
6 – 7 AM	After Waking Up	Remove toxins Rehydrate your body and brain Stimulate digestive system
8 – 9 AM	1 hour after Breakfast	Boost immunity PH Neutralization Hydrates joints and cartilages
11.30 – 12 PM	1 hour before Lunch	Extra lipid burning Stimulates digestion Helps to increase metabolism for next 40 minutes.
1 – 2 PM	1 hour after Lunch	Prevent premature aging Increased blood flow
3 – 4 PM	Before Tea / Coffee Break	Eliminates Toxins. Decreases acid production.
5 -7 PM	1 hour before Dinner	Prevent excess eating Decreases cancer risk in digestive system.
8 -9 PM	1 hour after Dinner	Increased Nutrients absorption Prevent constipation
9.30 – 10 PM	1 hour before Sleep	Avoid heart attack Replenish fluid loss

Follow the rules and stay healthy