Know the importance of hydration

21 Sep, 2018 - 00:09 0 Views
Know the importance of hydration

The ManicaPost

Ann Ruthenburg Fashion
Hello everyone, what a season this has been. It begun with threat of drought, then the cholera outbreak coupled with unbearable heat. All I can say is — be careful and take each day a little at a time.

Make wise decisions and do not just look out for yourself, but look out for your neighbour too. For me, water to beat dehydration and hand sanitiser to help prevent contracting cholera are essentials everyday and everywhere I go. Prevention is always better than cure.

Anyway I cannot tell you how many people are fainting, experiencing headaches, body weakness and general dizziness which all boil down insufficient water in the body dehydration.

Dehydration is a condition in which the body does not have enough water to support the vital functions.

So this season my best beauty and fashion is that you must drink a lot of water. Water is good for your body, after all 60 percent of this body mass is water. I was told by a health practitioner that drinking too much water can lead to a rare condition called Hyponatremia. It is estimated that for women the minimum is one litre per day and maximum two and half litres depending one’s body weight. For men the minimum is two litres per day and a maximum of three litres, again depending on one’s body weight.

Athletes, the elderly and heart or cirrhosis patients are at risk. Also note that coffee, cola, alcohol, fizzy drinks, coloured water and tea should not be considered as water substitutes. Moreover, coffee is diuretic, so excess of it can worsen the water balance in the body.  This article is based on pure water, not water with additives.

Pure and crystal clear water is the lifeline of the universe. All of us know the importance of hydration, but have you ever stopped and think about the benefits of water? You will be amazed to know the amount of benefits water has.

Water is an essential component for the effective functioning of our body. Approximately 60 percent of our body mass is made up of water, including skin, tissues, cells and the organs. Daily, the body loses water through perspiration, urine, breath and bowel movements. Thus, it is important to replenish the body by drinking water and consuming beverages and foods that contain water.

Water and health

Water removes toxins and waste products from the body, thereby cleansing it. Water is required to process all the nutrients from the food we eat and carry the assimilated nutrients to the cells by circulating through the lymphatic system. Lack of water in the body can cause constipation, asthma, allergy, hypertension and migraine, among other health problems.

Water for the skin

Just like the other organs of our body, the skin is also made of several cells. The skin cells like other organ cells require water to function properly. Water is essential to maintain optimum skin moisture and deliver essential nutrients to skin cells. It replenishes the skin tissue and increases its elasticity. This helps delay the appearance of signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines.

Water is a perfect replacement for your expensive anti-ageing treatments. It keeps the skin well hydrated and glistening, thereby, enhancing complexion. For soft and supple skin, drinking an adequate amount of water is more important than applying topical creams. Drinking enough water combats skin disorders like psoriasis, wrinkles and eczema. It also increases the metabolic rate and improves digestive system to flush out toxins from the body.

This in turn gives you a healthy and glowing skin. A nice cold shower and a relaxing bath calm the nerves and reduce the stress related damage to the skin. Soak your entire body in cold water for three minutes to rejuvenate the skin.

Long exposure of the skin to water can strip off the natural oils, so do not stretch your bathing or shower duration.

Before applying your make-up, open the pores by washing them with warm water, you can seal them by splashing with cold water. Cold water tightens the pores and prevents them from getting clogged. It reduces the appearance of acne. Splashing cold water on the eyes can also reduce eye puffiness. There are plenty of water-rich eye gels which you can use for a long-term solution.

Next week we will be discussing water and your hair. Yes especially those people who do not like to wash their hair kkkkk. That is it from me this week folks.  Hope this helps. God bless!

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