Water
is an all purpose cleanser both inside and out. It is an abundant and
effective agent for washing away dirt, germs, and bacteria. All our tissues,
all the vital fluids, and all the secretions of the body
contain
a large
percentage
of water. Water is of great importance in maintaining health. It is the
basic component of all existing things.
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The skin is one of the organs the body uses to eliminate waste products. If these impurities are allowed to remain on the skin, they can cause illness. A clean body and surroundings are indispensable for physical and mental health.
A glass of water acts as a bath for the digestive system, cleansing and refreshing it. If we could follow the stream of water into the hidden places of our bodies, we would see it washing away the poisons in the blood that are circulating through the kidneys. These bean-shaped organs, called kidneys, must work harder if not enough water is supplied to the body. When caring for the sick be sure that you do not deny your patient plenty of fresh air, water and sunlight.
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Other beverages are unable to purify like water. Soda and coffee can no more clean the inside of your body, than they can the outside. All the chemical processes, by which the body operates, require an adequate supply of water in order to keep the body functioning at peak efficiency. If water is not made available, the body consequently suffers and cannot do its work properly.
A lack of water dehydrates the fluids, tissues, and cells of the body. It causes the blood to thicken, increasing the risks of stroke and heart disease. Insufficient water can mimic hypoglycemia, causing headaches, tiredness, and fainting spells.
The body loses 10-12 cups of water every day. The food we eat provides 2-4 cups of water, so we need to drink at least 6-8 glasses each day to replace the difference.
Pure plain
water is the best way to replace the fluid you need. Many sugar laden
beverages actually result in a loss of water from the system; it requires
more water to metabolize the sugar in a drink than it can provide.
Caffeine and alcohol are both diuretics which cause the body to lose
water. You need an extra glass of water for every high-sugar, caffeinated,
or alcoholic beverage you drink.
*VERY IMPORTANT: Drinking water with meals dilutes the gastric juice and slows the digestive process. The best time to drink water is between meals, beginning an hour after eating, until fifteen minutes before the next meal.
Water is a remarkable aid in the treatment of disease. When you are ill, drink plenty of water. This replaces any fluid lost during a fever and insures that every part of your body will function well.
Not too many years ago, pure water could be found easily; but mankind has been extremely careless and has contaminated most water supplies.
To remedy his carelessness,
he has resorted to the use of chemicals in the water supply in an attempt
to purify it. One great menace is fluoride. Water has become a distasteful
commodity and is now even less pure due to adulteration.
Water regulates the body's temperature, acts as a medium for cellular reproduction, and keeps tissues soft and permeable. Water is perhaps more than any other substance, the essence of life.
External water treatments can be helpful, in some cases, in helping the sick get well. Hydrotherapy was the name given to these water treatments, which rally and stimulate the body in the healing process
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