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You can drink water to prevent disease. Water is the
building block of the human body, which is made up of 60% to 70% water.
Drinking water has long been linked to health benefits. The
health-conscious individual might ask, “How much water should I be
drinking?” Many medical authorities advise drinking as much as eight
glasses of water every day. Knowing some of the benefits that water can
bring to the body helps us to better appreciate this advice. These
health benefits include the elimination of toxins, promotion of
excellent eye health, and prevention of various skin diseases and health
conditions like asthma and arthritis.
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Water Helps Eliminate Carcinogenic Toxins
Every organ in the human body is made up of cells, and each cell, in
turn, is composed of a water solution. Blood, which is also mostly
composed of water, helps transport nutrients and oxygen and remove
toxins from the body. According to J.H. Tilden’s Toxemia Explained, when
the body lacks water its blood thickens, which consequently impedes
circulation. As a result, excess body waste keeps storing in the
interstitial space that surrounds the cells. If unresolved, the toxins
accumulate and the interstitial space becomes an acidic wasteland that
lacks nutrition and proper oxygenation. Because of this, the cells there
become abnormal. In order to survive, these cells have to rely on
fermentation processes instead of oxidative functions. This fermenting
condition will eventually lead to cancer or other degenerative diseases
like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
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Water Prevents Skin Conditions
Drinking enough water every day will keep skin healthy and moisturized.
On the other hand, when the body is dehydrated it uses the water found
in the skin without replacing it. Thus, dehydration is a common cause of
dry, prune-like skin. It can also reduce capillary circulation, causing
the skin to look pale and unhealthy. Another common skin disease
resulting from dehydration is scleroderma. People with scleroderma have
atrophied, rough and unhealthy-looking skin.
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Water Promotes Eye Health
The cornea is made of 80% water. Many computer users notice that staring
into the monitor for long hours can cause their eyes to feel dry and
irritated. Closing and resting the eyes for a couple of seconds helps
the tear glands lubricate and moisturize the cornea. Drinking a
sufficient amount water also helps prevent eye inflammation.
Water Prevents and Cures Asthma
Asthma affects fourteen million children and every year, thousands of
children die from it. Asthma is caused when water vapor is unable to
exit the body because its air passages are impeded. This condition can
be remedied by increasing one’s water intake.
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Water Prevents Arthritis and Joint Pains
Arthritis and joint pains may also be symptoms of dehydration. Both old
and young people can be affected by these conditions. Simply drinking
water with a small addition of salt may be a more effective treatment
than taking painkillers, which will may damage their users. Drink water
to prevent disease and treat your body right. |