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constipation, water acts as a lubricant, removes dryness from the digestive system, adds bulk to stool and makes bowel movements softer and easier. All these conditions lead to excess pressure on the heart and can develop into serious health problems. Acidity and constipation are just the beginning of many bigger problems.
8.17 Drinking adequate amount of water prevents fatigue, improves physical performance and blood circulation, enhances the functions of the brain which is about 90% water, prevents headaches and bladder cancer, helps you to stay energised and alert and reduces the risk of other diseases and infections. Water relieves mild fever, high blood pressure, colds, loss of appetite, gastric troubles etc. Rig Veda in Octave 10, asserts: “Water indeed is a medication; Water is the dispeller of the root of all diseases; Water itself is the remedy for all ills. May the Water afford thee cure for thy ailments.”
8.18 Dehydration – Water is so vital that it is rare to live for more than few days without water, even though you could live several weeks without food. When the amount of water you excrete exceeds the amount of water you take in, you are in a state of dehydration. Dehydration can occur as a result of heavy physical activity, sweating or an illness that includes vomiting, diarrhoea, or fever. Drinking too much alcohol or eating a high protein diet can also cause dehydration. A prolonged state of dehydration can lead to kidney failure and even death. It is especially important to drink enough water if you are trying to lose weight.
8.19 Water for Weight Loss – Water is probably the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. If you are serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. Water has a filing effect so that you don’t overeat. A decrease in water intake may cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce the fat deposits in the body by making kidneys and liver function efficiently. Adequate water intake reduces water retention, helps muscles to contract more easily, thereby making the workout more effective and helps prevent sagging of the skin that often accompanies weight loss. A well-hydrated body will have greater level of oxygen in the blood stream and will not only burn more fat but will have more energy because of increased oxygen levels.
8.20 How much Water/Liquid? – You normally, on average, lose equivalent of 7-8 glasses of water through perspiration, urination, defecation and exhaling. To replenish this loss and for other metabolic functions, an average person needs to drink about 2½ – 3 litres (8-10 glasses) of water/liquid a day; and more if you exercise, drink alcohol (it causes dehydration) or live in a hot climate to compensate for excessive sweating or for excess weight if you are obese. Water should be drunk slowly in sips (not gulped) at small regular intervals throughout the day and not in 2 or 3 sessions. Drink only minimal amount of water after 7 PM if you don’t want to disturb your sleep by rushing to the bathroom during the night.
8.21 One should not wait until feeling thirsty to drink water. By the time our body sends us the thirst cue, we are already on the pathway to dehydration. One way to
