Gatoradeeee…. H2O…
Gatoradeee…. H2O… Water sucks it really, really sucks… Water sucks…
If you have ever watched Waterboy
starring Adam Sandler you know this line well. This is unfortunately what comes
to mind everytime I think of water and drinking it. Unfortunately, the internet
has other opinions. If you look for synonyms of water, it’ll give you all sorts
of fluids but none that are like water. For example: soda, juice, punch, ale,
beer, milk, tea, pop, coke, etc.
Unfortunately, google doesn’t understand that
these are very, very different. I see people all day long in the dental chair
that have so many issues with their teeth and gums due to their choice of
liquid intake. Now, this is not where our focus will lie today, however, I want
people to truly understand that there is literally nothing better than water. I
used to work with a dentist from India who couldn’t comprehend why anyone would
want to drink tea and coke all day when water was so pure and readily available
to us. Maybe we are just too spoiled or used to it. But if you have ever lived
in Wichita Falls, TX or have gone out of the country for more than a few days,
you quickly realize what an amazing thing we have going for us.
Water
makes up around 60% of your body and helps with digestion, absorption, creating
saliva, transporting nutrients, maintaining body temperature, and circulation.
Water also helps lose weight because fluids help you feel full and healthy.
Water also helps fuel your muscles and keep them working well. It is also the
best form of makeup and anti-aging serum for your skin.
Your brain is also made
of mostly water, and if you maintain adequate fluid intake, you will be more
attentive and energized and be able to concentrate easier. Water is also the
best detox there is due to the flushing of waste via sweat and urination. Water
also will boost your immune system and help you feel healthier. Water prevents
cramps and sprains by keeping your joints and muscles well hydrated. Water helps
keep you in a good mood and is about the cheapest thing you can drink. And
lastly, come on, you knew this one was coming: helps your oral cavity. Water
helps keep your mouth wet and flushing away food particles and bacteria that
might cause malodor, decay, or periodontal disease.
So,
now that we know the benefits, how can we drink more of these wonderful
elements that are so available to us? Start by drinking one glass as soon as
you wake up. Carry around water in whatever bottle you like. My husband uses a
1 liter Nalgene, I used to use a 1 gallon jug, and now I use a 1 liter water
bottle. When I first started, the gallon jug was the easiest because I could
put lines on the jug for how much I needed to drink by a certain time of the
day. Find what works for you and get hydrated. It’s the best choice for you and
your body!
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