Health benefits of Water

Drink at least eight glasses of water per day.

Other beverages—coffee, tea, soda, beer, even orange juice — don't count. Watermelon? Not a chance.  

Health benefits of Water 

Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired. Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.So how much water does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? In general, doctors recommend 8 or 9 cups.  

How much water is enough? 

If you are a normal weight for your height, then on average you should drink (8) eight — 8 oz. glasses of pure water every day. However, if you are overweight you should take (1) one additional glass for every 25 lbs. of excess weight you are trying to lose. The amount that you drink should be increased if you exercise, or if the weather is hot and dry. 

Preferably, your drinking water should be taken cold.Cold water is absorbed more quickly into the system than warm water. Some evidence suggests that drinking cold water can actually burn calories. To utilize water most efficiently during weight loss, follow this schedule:

Morning:	1 Quart of pure water over 30 minutes
Noon:	1 Quart of pure water over 30 minutes
Evening:	1 Quart of pure water between 5-6 P.M.

'' Drinking and eating while sitting is healthier, easier and safer as the foods / water goes down the food canal in a soft and slow way "

whereas when you drinking the water while standing it makes the liquid fall in a harsh way to the bottom of the stomach and strikes it's wall . If you keep on repeating this habits alternatively will produce extension of the stomach and difficulty of the digestion. So we have to take more care and will try to drink the water while sitting, which is always advisable.