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Deal with water:
Get into the habit of wearing
rubber gloves when you do any cleaning around the house. The reason?
Cleaning agents can be extremely harsh on both nails and hands.
The nails when exposed to water, swell and then shrink back as they
dry. This results in brittle nails.
Practices for Healthy Skin
Drink a lot of water: Your body is composed mainly of water and
it is a necessary component for all the natural processes that are
carried out. When you drink water it not only hydrates your insides
but it hydrates your skin as well. Drinking enough water is also
one of the best "diets" for weight loss. You should drink
at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day.
Water and your body
Every part of the human body depends on adequate hydration to function
properly; from your skin to the brain. The following is an examination
of the body and its need for water:
- Skin - Without water, the skin becomes dry and
cracked. It is also the main conduit for releasing water from
the body.
- Joints and Bones - Water acts as a lubricant between
bones. Without water, bones may rub against each other and become
brittle.
- Blood - Blood thickens when the body lacks water,
thus makinng it difficult for the heart to pump and distribute
blood to the rest of the body. Moreover, capillaries shut down
creating obstacles for nutrients circulating to vital organs.
- Kidneys - Without water, the kidneys are unable
to remove toxins, wastes and salts from the blood. The risk of
kidney stones is thus increased.
- Liver - The liver is responsible for metabolizing
fat. But if the body does not get enough water, it has to perform
some of the kidney's functions, which means it does not metabolize
as much fat as it should.
- Digestive System - When the body is dehydrated,
the organs of the digestive system have to work harder than normal
and become strained, which results in constipation and abdominal
cramps.
- Brain - Without water, the body will experience
a loss of nutrients flowing to the brain. Temporary results are
dizziness, confusion and irritability. Long periods of dehydration
can cause permanent damage to the brain. Water also cushions the
brain, which means, if the body is dehydrated, the brain is more
vulnerable.
Water is a
human necessity
Without food, a person might survive
for weeks. Without water, the odds of surviving more than a few
days are not good.
In fact, approximately 70% of the
human body is water. The only thing more important than water to
the human body is oxygen.
Water serves several purposes within
the body. It
- Maintains body temperature
- Aids in digestion
- Metabolizes fat
- Lubricates organs
- Cushions organs
- Transports nutrients
- Flushes out toxins
The body excretes water constantly
through sweat, urine and exhaled air, which is why it is important
to replenish your body with an ample amount of water every day.
Most health professionals agree that the average human body requires
eight to ten glasses of water a day. Water is a human necessity.
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