Habits that are good for you — Drink water
Water in the human body
The main building block of the human body. That is why it is important to take care of it!
About 75–80% of newborn babies are water. About 65–72% of an adult’s body is water, e.g. an 80 kg adult contains about 54 l of water. 90% of the lungs, 82% of the blood, 80% of the skin, 75% of the muscles, 70% of the brain, 75% of the heart, 84% of the liver, and 22% of the bones are water.
A person drinks more than 1000 liters of fluid per year and 180 liters of body fluid pass through the kidneys every day. It is therefore very important to replenish the right amount every day.
Only freshwater is fit for human consumption, as is the case for animals and plants.
Humans can survive for weeks without food, without water they die after a day and a half. The role of water in the human body is vital.
The main functions of water in the body
- Water carries nutrients to the cells.
- Water removes excess products of metabolism.
- Water maintains the electron and proton levels needed for the electromagnetic field of cells.
- Water humidifies the air we breathe.
- Water makes joints flexible to bind bones together.
- Water forms the flexible sheath that protects our most important organs.
Misconceptions about water
It is not necessary that minerals or other soluble substances are present in the water. This is why a person drinks 200 kg of rock in the form of minerals over a lifetime, just passing through his body. Our body needs minerals, but it cannot use them from water, only organic minerals. So it is mainly from food that the body absorbs minerals, possibly from the water we drink in our diet. But if you look at the mineral content of water, it is only a small fraction of what you need.
The cells of the human body need an electromagnetic field to function. Free electrons and protons are needed to maintain the electromagnetic field of the cells.
How does water contribute to our mental health?
Where does the inimitable magic of water come from? Why does the mere sight of it make us feel better? Why does it calm us? How does it enhance our creativity?
Medicine for body and soul
The external application of waterworks on the whole body, not just the treated part. The effect of hydrotherapy, or hydropathy, comes from the properties of water itself: it both dissolves and strengthens. Water treatments restore internal balance: warm water has a relaxing, antispasmodic, and soothing effect. Coldwater treatments, such as alternating baths, improve circulation, stimulate all physiological processes, invigorate and improve mood.
Water treatments make the hair shinier and healthier, improve circulation, cleanse and purify the skin, making them an essential part of beauty care.
The buoyancy of the water during swimming or aqua gymnastics not only relieves the joints, but the movements against the resistance of the water also beautify the body, as muscles are strengthened, skin and connective tissues become firmer and more elastic, breathing becomes more intense and circulation speeds up.
Water relieves stress
The mere proximity of water has been shown to relieve stress. Hearing the sound of water, splashing, has an even greater effect, and almost anyone can enter a meditative state near a babbling brook or fountain as it can slow down our brain waves. Japanese researchers have found that the bluish hue of water has a calming effect through its color.
Immersed in the water, our bodies become almost weightless, allowing the muscles and joints that have been holding the body up to now to relax. This has a positive effect on our subconscious, which reduces stress.
In body-warm water, this effect is even stronger, as the temperature is ideal and our bodies don’t need to ‘warm up’, so we can relax even more.
Relaxing by the water
When we’re near water, our brains switch into a different mode, one that includes relaxation, creativity, and restful sleep, writes marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols in his book Blue Mind.
No wonder sleeping pills always play the sound of rain, ocean, or river splashing.
All this can be good for our health, resilience, and performance. It eases the stress and anxiety of the urbanized, technology-addicted.
The effect can be enhanced by the fact that immersion in water at a comfortable temperature can reduce heart rate by 11–18%. The sight of water can also awaken this feeling. It is no coincidence that the state of mind is often compared to water, or the surface of the water, which can be calming, soothing, or ominously unsettling.
People’s attraction to natural water can also be explained by the fact that its presence is essential for survival. It is no coincidence that settlements were initially established near rivers, lakes, or seas.
According to some scientists, the fact that life evolved in water may explain why our proximity to water is so attractive and comforting.
We have experienced first-hand how the ripples, the murmur of water, the sight of water in general, can be so calming: it can recharge us, bring us into a state of equilibrium. Research has shown that we find landscapes near water more attractive.
Being near water also makes you healthier
In addition to the above, water can also have other effects that play a role in maintaining health.
If you are lucky enough to live near saltwater, your chances of developing asthma or bronchitis are reduced, but the severity of coughs or other respiratory problems may also be alleviated.
A good hour of sunshine next to the water gives you extra vitamin D, as the sun’s rays reflect off the surface of the water, so you’re less likely to develop cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, or osteoporosis.
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