enough water? It's an oft-repeated fact that 60% of the human body is water, meaning that good clean healthy water is one of the vital elements of life. Tests show that a loss of only
2% of water from your body can induce symptoms such as thirst, irritability loss of concentration, dizziness and headaches. In fact, symptoms that are similar to a hangover. Many people suffer the early stages of
dehydration with no idea that their headache could be cured not by the painkiller they reach for, but by the glass of water they wash it down with. Since 70% of your brain is water, you can be sure that
water is vital to the correct functioning of the brain. You can stay sharp with water. At the same time, it's a vital ingredient for the fl uids your body makes to digest food. In temperate climates such as the UK, approximately 2 litres are needed to replace the water lost every day through exhalation, perspiration and urination. That's a surprisingly large amount you should be looking to
imbibe. If you don't drink anywhere near that amount, are you suffering from headaches, tiredness and dizziness? If so, you might be dehydrated. For a week, try drinking more
water and see what you notice. Make a point of carrying a bottle of water with you and taking a glass or two after meals. You never know- it might make all the difference!
If you don't drink anywhere near that amount, are you suffering from
headaches, tiredness and dizziness?
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The trace elements in the blood are almost identical in relative proportion to those in the sea - although the sea is more concentrated. Scientists believe this is because our distant evolutionary ancestors evolved in the sea.
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of the Earth's water is salty and undrinkable.
2% of the Earth's water is frozen in glaciers, ice and snow.
Less than 1% of the Earth's water is available as freshwater, in the form of lakes, swamps and rivers.
Fresh, unpolluted, drinkable water accounts for 0.003% of the Earth's water. Look after water. It's a precious resource!