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More Water

Drink More Water  

Most people drink too many soft drinks, sweetened beverages, coffee and tea, and not enough water. All this sugar and caffeine taxes heavily on the spleen, liver and kidneys.

Pure water is needed by our body to keep every cell alive. With 70% of our body being fluids, it requires eight glasses of water per day to replenish the system. The lack of water can lead to skin eruptions, bad breath, constipation, dehydration and kidney stones.

When drinking water, ice cold water is harmful to our stomach so warm water or at room temperature is preferred. A glass of water in the morning before breakfast is necessary to wake up the system and flush out the excessive acid in the stomach. Sipping water frequently throughout the day is healthier than drinking large amounts at a time. Too much water before a meal can dilute the digestive enzymes and cause indigestion. Hot water or tea after meals is effective in cleaning out oil and fat from the meal. We should stop drinking water one hour before bedtime to avoid the need to get up during the night and avoid swollen eyes the next morning.

Water moisturizes our skin, promotes digestion and relieves constipation. It is the source of vital fluid in our bodies. Filtering and boiling our drinking water is essential in protecting ourselves from water born diseases and chemical contamination.