{"id":17070,"date":"2014-01-03T11:34:01","date_gmt":"2014-01-03T16:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/?p=17070"},"modified":"2014-01-13T14:55:12","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T19:55:12","slug":"health-benefit-of-drinking-water-and-cures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/health-benefit-of-drinking-water-and-cures\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Drinking Water\u2026 Nature\u2019s Healthiest Beverage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve all heard that \u201can apple a day keeps the doctor away,\u201d but could the same apply to drinking water?\u00a0 Our bodies are made up of 60% <\/a>water, at times in our lives, ranging up to 75%! So it would make perfect sense that we need to consume enough to maintain overall good health.\u00a0 Water has always been considered nature\u2019s healthiest beverage and there is plenty of research to back up the claim. \u00a0There is an endless list of health benefits connected to drinking water. \u00a0According to an article on MindBodyGreen.com<\/a>, the top 10 benefits of drinking water include:<\/p>\n

1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Promotes Weight Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Flushes Out Toxins\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Improves Skin Complexion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Maintains Regularity\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Boosts Immune System\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Natural Headache Remedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Puts You in a Good Mood\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Save Money<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional benefits include preventing bad breath, regulating body temperature, lowering your risk of heart disease and even certain types of cancer. Some lesser known facts found on Fitday.com<\/a> include that drinking water helps you build muscle, is good for your joints and can even make you smarter!<\/p>\n

So how much water do we actually need in order to obtain these benefits?\u00a0 In this case, more is better than not enough, but there is a general rule of thumb to follow.\u00a0 The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults drink at least 8, 8 oz. glasses of fluid each day.\u00a0 What is the best way to reach this goal?\u00a0 Our top choice is plain, filtered water<\/a>, as it contains zero calories and has little to no cost to the consumer.<\/p>\n

Does it matter how you drink it?\u00a0 Not really.\u00a0 Some people prefer it ice cold. Some prefer it room temperature.\u00a0 Some people prefer it with a slice of lemon, some with a sprig of mint. There are a lot of recipes<\/a> available online these days if you want to get creative with your water. Some will change the taste completely while some will turn your pitcher of water into a beautiful work of art! Really, there are endless options for ways to enjoy a nice glass of the world\u2019s most abundant substance.<\/p>\n

The most important factor is the simplest, though we tend to struggle the most with it\u2026 remembering to drink it!<\/p>\n