USEFULNESS OF WATER TO HUMAN BEINGS.

Water is one of the most essential elements for a healthy life . It is so essential that the body actually has a specific drought management system in place to prevent dehydration and ensure survival . More than two-thirds of the human body weight is made up of water.

The human brain is composed of more than 90% water, the human blood, 82% and the lungs,90%. A mere 2% drop in the body's water supply can trigger signs of dehydration :fuzzy short-term memory, dizziness, head ache, tiredness, decreased urine output and dry skin.

The importance of water to the mechanics of the human body cannot be overemphasized;

* It serves as a lubricant in digestion and almost all other body processes. The water/liquid in our saliva helps facilitate chewing and swallowing, ensuring that food slides easily down the esophagus.

** It also lubricates our joints and cartilages, and allows them to move more freely. The body cells and organs depend on water for their functioning. Without water, living things, including humans, will die in a few days.

The human body does not have the ability to replenish itself with water when dehydrated that is, when there is a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body. Many people walk around dehydrated most of the time, unknowingly. This is because thirst is a poor indicator of dehydration. Some people drink beverages instead of water when thirsty, this is wrong. A cold soda may feel nice when you drink it, for instance, but it does not actually replenish the body. Beverages with caffeine are not meant to hydrate either, water is the best remedy for dehydration. Drinking water often helps to maintain a healthy balance. It is advisable and recommendable to take at least eight glasses of water a day; it is advisable to take one glass of water when you wake up, two glasses of water after breakfast, one glass of water before taking your bath, two glasses of water after lunch and two glasses after dinner.

Mild dehydration can decrease one's energy level, mental functioning and increase stress on the body while severe hydration can have more damaging effects, therefore we should always drink water.

NOTE: Always remember to drink water