Water is necessary for our body and close to 60% of human body is made up of water. It is also essential for the body to keep every organ working perfectly. Each molecule, tissue and cell of the body is dependent on water that we drink for functioning optimally. We tend to drink too many beverages during the day, but have you ever wondered what may happen if you cut out all the coffees, teas, juices, sodas, etc., from your diet? Well, if you drink just water with your regular balanced diet and none of the beverages, then your body will thank you by improving its functioning and you will surely feel better. Here are five things that will happen if you drink only water.
According to Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, if you only drink water for 30 days, the processing of information in the brain becomes much faster than in normal circumstances. The reaction of the brain to stimuli is much faster than expected and you grasp things quickly. This happens because the brain requires lots of oxygen and the more water you drink, the more oxygen your brain will receive. Drinking 8-10 cups of water in a day can increase your cognitive abilities by 30%.
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We look aged because our skin loses most of its moisture and we start getting wrinkles. Drinking large amounts of water will help in skin retaining most of the moisture, keeping it soft, plump and healthy. It will also keep the skin youthful and wrinkle free. The water you drink should be pure and fresh, and should be drunk at room temperature.
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Water is something that carries the impurities out of the body and it keeps the organs like liver and kidney free from toxins, wastes and salt from the blood. Water is a catalyst to renew the body’s immune system. It also neutralizes the pH level in the body, strengthens the bodily functions and keeps the flow of waste and other things smooth. Water intake also supports the management of pain in head and other body parts.
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Water prevents the blood from becoming thicker and in turn keeps the heart healthy. It doesn’t let pressure to get built up on heart and keeps the flow of blood perfectly to other parts of the body. If you drink one glass of water before going to bed, it can lower chances of a heart attack. Also, it makes the blood carry fresh oxygen to the body and drinking 5 glasses of water in a day can lower the chances of heart disease by 40%. For the bones, it rebuilds the cartilage in the joints that act as shock absorbers as and when we walk or jump or run. Water keeps the joints working smoothly and makes the joints flexible.
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Drinking only water for 30 days removes harmful toxins, waste and other such products from your body. It also trims your belly fat and detoxifies the body. Though you will experience gain in weight when you start as the body retains water and gets used to the water diet, but once it settles down, you will find yourself eating less calories, losing weight as the body cleans itself. This will also enhance your metabolism, burning fat at a higher level and making you lose weight. If you consume 16 oz of water in the morning when you wake up, your metabolism raises by 24%.
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So, drink as much water as you can with your regular balanced diet, exercise regularly, sleep properly and see the difference. You will be living an active and healthy life.