Why do I need to drink more water?

June 27, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The body is made up of about 70% water.  A few benefits of drinking water are:

  • flushes toxins and wastes
  • hydrates skin promoting a youthful complexion
  • muscles look more toned
  • reduces constipation
  • reduces stress
  • suppresses appetite
  • regulates body temperature
  • metabolizes fat
  • prevents water retention
  • lubricates joints
  • helps with concentration and focus(our brains are made of 90% water)

There are many more benefits than the ones listed. Water is essential to any wellness ,weight management/loss program so start drinking more water today if you haven’t already done so! You need about 1/2 of your body weight in ounces.