Saturday, September 21, 2013

Dehydration - A Look Beyond Thirst




We’ve all seen the movie - the man crawling on his hands and knees through hot desert sand under the scorching sun trying desperately to reach the oasis before his inevitable demise. Oh, the devastation when he takes his last steps towards his life-saving water only to learn it was just a mirage. He plunges face first into the sand, his last breathes taken over parched lips and dry tongue ……. Almost makes you reach for a glass of water just thinking about it, doesn’t it!

Though not to that extreme, most people think that dehydration is what happens when overexerting yourself through rigorous exercise or work in the heat. Thirst is the obvious indicator that we are in need of replenishing fluids. While a cool drink will initially quench our immediate thirst, dehydration affects our body in many more ways.

Most Americans are in a state dehydration without even knowing it and chronic dehydration is actually widespread. Studies at the Mayo Clinic show that the average adult loses 10 cups of water each day simply through the functions of breathing, perspiring and eliminating wastes. By the time we feel “thirsty”, our body has already stepped into a rationing mode to protect vital functions. Long-term rationing of the water in our body can lead to pre-mature aging and disease.

Consider that the body is made up of 75% water and it is easy to understand that every function of the body requires water. Dehydration will affect them all. In his report on Kangen Water, Dr. Dave Carpenter outlines many of the common symptoms of dehydration:

Fatigue - Dehydration causes enzymatic activity to slow down.

Constipation - During dehydration, the colon removes more water than normal in order to provide it for other parts of the body.

Digestive disorders - Dehydration reduces the secretion of digestive juices. This can be the root of heartburn, gastritis, and ulcers.

High blood pressure - The body’s blood volume is mostly water. Dehydration results in thicker blood which is more difficult to pump.

Cholesterol - Dehydration results in cellular water loss. The body produces more cholesterol in an attempt to “seal off” water loss.

Respiratory troubles - A large amount of water is lost during breathing. Dehydration results in restricted airways in an attempt to reduce water loss.

Acid-alkaline imbalance - Dehydration significantly reduces the body’s ability to remove acidic wastes.

Weight gain - Thirst is often confused with hunger. When food is consumed at the expense of water, weight gain can be the result.

Skin disorders - The skin is the body’s largest detoxification pathway. Lack of water restricts the movement of toxins through the skin and also results in premature wrinkling.

Liver, kidney, bladder problems - the liver, kidneys and bladder all require copious amounts of water for detoxification. Dehydration increases the concentrations of the toxins these organs must eliminate.

Joint problems - Cartilage is mainly water. Dehydration increases abrasive damage and delays repair.

Premature aging - The body of a new born child is over 90% water. The amount of water declines with age.

It is then obvious that sufficient water is essential to support vibrant health. However, one should not only consider the amount of water needed for optimum health, but also the type of water. As long as we are being proactive in hydrating our bodies, why not increase it’s effectiveness with the best water available? For a variety of reasons, leading health professionals from around the globe recognize that ionized water is your best choice - particularly Kangen Water.

Kangen Water provides three very important properties that distinguish it from regular water:

Anti-Oxidants - Kangen water is extremely rich in anti-oxidants slowing the oxidation and aging process.

Alkalinity (pH) - The strong alkaline properties counteract our acidic environment and diet in which disease thrives.

Micro-Clustering - The smaller clusters of water molecules offer superior hydration and are more readily absorbed.
For optimal health, make it your goal to stay sufficiently hydrated even before becoming thirsty.  A good rule of thumb is to drink ½ of you weight in ounces daily (a 180 lb. person should drink approximately 90 oz.). While you are at it, be sure to drink the best water possible - ionized alkaline water. 

To learn more about the benefits of hydrating your body with ionized alkaline water, visit: www.CrossoverWithKangen.com