Drinking Water

I received the following question from John (Kentucky, USA)

Can you please list all the benifits of drinking water.  My son is drinking too much soda.

John, I created a web site that discusses this.  Click here to see it.

Here is a start for you.  I hope it helps, and please visit my water site.

• Water removes harmful toxins from the body.
• Water suppresses the appetite.
• Helps keep your energy level up.
• Reduces fluid retention in the body.
• May help relieve headaches by re-hydrating the brain.
• Assists with reducing arthritis.
• Can help prevent infection by strengthening the flow of lymph in the system.
• Water is a great lubricant in the body.
• Can reduce lower back pain.
• Can help with reducing blood pressure.
• Helps prevent cramps during exercise by keeping blood pumped with oxygen.
• Helps keep skin hydrated and healthy.
• Can help reduce high cholesterol.
• Can reduce the risks of heartburn and ulcers.
• Can reduce the risks of breast and colon cancer.
• Water helps burn fat as fuel.
• Water moistens tissues in the body, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Transports nutrients throughout the body.
• Can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
• Helps regulate body temperature.
• Water carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
• Drinking water is essential for weight loss.
• Water helps muscle stimulation.
• Helps out the body with digestion.
• Water helps you perform better during exercise.
• Water helps to regulate your body temperature.

11 comments October 27th, 2008 by Len Saunders