WELLNESS

We are water.

We are water. Like every living organism, we’re made of cells, which in 70% are made up of water. The cells, to carry out their vital functions, depend on fresh water supplies as their well-being is strictly correlated with their humidity.

Water inside our cells operates as a carrier, distributing essential nutrients, such as minerals, vitamins and glucose into, and waste products out of, our cells. The flow mustn't be disrupted in order for them to cope with purification tasks.

The cells are the building blocks of all our organs, so the entire body's condition depends on their properly-hydrated state. The liver and kidneys are especially needful of our attention regarding water intake. Water is involved in every function they perform: all digestive and circulatory functions cannot operate smoothly without proper hydration.

Also, it enables the liver and kidneys to get rid of toxins and waste products. The heart and lungs, and the human 'computer' - the brain itself, all run better with plentiful supplies of water, with its capacity for oxygenation.

So keep in mind: the more the cells are hydrated, the better they work, and the better we feel.

What else can water do for us?

Water is crucial to regulate and maintain body temperature, utilize the water-soluble vitamins, it even helps to metabolize stored fat! And not only our vital processes depend on hydration.

If you ever felt dryness in your mouth, eyes or nose, now you know what to blame! Lack of water in the organism can sometimes seem concealed or - as in such a case - clearly perceptible. Water also allows us to moisturize our skins. To preserve its elasticity, flexibility and smoothness, skin requires constant support and nutrition – from the inside as well as the outside.

Normally, without water we feel thirst. It can be a mild sensation or a very strong one. But by the time we feel thirsty, we have most probably already lost two or more cups of our total body water composition. Tiredness and headaches are the well-known consequences of mild dehydration (a loss of 1-2% of body weight). But what is more alarming is that along with these symptoms mild dehydration often produces a decrease in alertness, concentration and memory. Furthermore, a loss of water reaching 3% of body weight results in a reduction of physical performance by 20%.

That's where water comes in handy - have a glass of water!