Drinking enough water is very important. It cleanses the body and ensures that it runs like a well-oiled machine. Yet we often drink tea, coffee, soft drinks or dairy products instead of water. Of course there is nothing wrong with that, as long as you do it in moderation, but it is certainly a good idea to try and drink nothing but water for 1 month. Well, apparently, a great deal of good things.
Normal water, unsweetened tea and mineral water give the body important “building blocks” to help solve a multitude of problems. Here are some:
1. Metabolism is stimulated
While you sleep, your body actually loses water. This deficit should be compensated for shortly after you wake up.
When you drink a glass of cold water on an empty stomach, it can increase your metabolism by 30% for the following hour. A 30% increase can equate to around 25 calories, according to the German researchers who conducted this study.
On top of that, half a slice of lemon in the water doesn’t just add flavour; it can also help with your digestion.
2. Help with weight loss
You will probably have lost some weight: because your metabolism works better and you get fewer sugars because you leave the dairy and soft drinks on.
3. Brain function
It should go without saying that the brain is one of the body’s most important organs, working continuously. The brain itself is around 85% water, so it’s recommended that you “feed” it. With water being one of the fuels for the “engine of the body”, it increases concentration, amongst other things.
Many other studies, ranging from children to the elderly, have shown that only a little dehydration can worsen your mood, and affect things like your cognitive function.
4. More energy
Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can impair physical performance, studies have shown.
Keep in mind that athletes usually lose up to 6-10% of their water content through sweating alone – now you understand how important it is to stay fuelled with water.
5. Kidney stones
Problems with kidney stones? Water. Can. Help.
There’s been research that has shown increased water intake can help prevent recurring problems for people who have suffered from kidney stones previously.
6. Fighting constipation
Constipation can be a common problem, characterised by irregular bowel movements and an overall difficulty in going to the toilet.
Increasing your water intake is often recommended as part of the treatment, and there is scientific proof to back its worth up. Carbonated water has been found to be particularly effective in relieving constipation, though scientists don’t precisely know why.
7. You look better
If you drink 3 liters of water every day for a month you will see that wrinkles become less deep, the skin becomes less dull and your puffiness disappear.
8. Longer life?
An extra glass of water a day can help improve your lifespan, according to new research from Lund University.
In addition, the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and type 2 diabetes is reduced. With three of these having the potential to be extremely dangerous, it can’t hurt to add a glass of water to your daily routine in a bid to help your body where you can.
8. Longer life?
An extra glass of water a day can help improve your lifespan, according to new research from Lund University.
In addition, the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and type 2 diabetes is reduced. With three of these having the potential to be extremely dangerous, it can’t hurt to add a glass of water to your daily routine in a bid to help your body where you can.
