What if there was a magic pill that could make your skin look clearer, ease your aching joints and muscle cramps, and help you lose weight? That’s enough to entice you, right? But it gets even better. What if the pill was free? Here’s the thing…this “magic pill” does exist, only it’s not actually a pill. It’s a liquid, it’s abundant, and it’s practically free. We’re talking about water and the benefits it provides is utterly amazing. Read some of the benefits of water below:
Aids in weight loss: Want to shed a few pound the easy way? Drink a glass of water before each meal. The H2O helps to fill you up so you don’t consume as many calories. You’re also not consuming the empty calories you would if you were drinking a soda instead.
Increases productivity & decreases fatigue Feeling the afternoon slump coming on? Grab a glass of water to give you the boost you need. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is feeling fatigued. Water can help with concentration and staying alert, too.
No more pain: Keeping your body hydrated can keep your joints and cartilage lubricated and give your muscles more elasticity which will relieve aching joints, muscle cramps, and strains. Water is also a natural headache remedy and it can even help people who suffer from back pain and migraines because these issues are commonly caused by dehydration.
Aids in digestion: Not feeling regular? Ample amounts of water help your colon, which in turn, keeps things moving smoothly.
The Benefits of Water and the 100 Ounce Challenge
We challenge you to drink 100 ounces of water each day for the next 30 days and see if you feel any different at the end of the month. It’s really not that difficult, we promise. Grab a refillable water container and keep it at your desk, drink it with your meals, have a glass first thing when you get up in the morning and before you know it you’ll have reached your 100 ounce goal. We encourage you to take a photo of yourself at the beginning of the month and then again at the end. Does your skin look different? Have the dark circles under your eyes gotten any lighter? Do you look healthier overall?
We want to hear about (and see) your results, so be sure to let us know how you did. Your body is going to thank you for accepting this challenge.
Reprinted from Northern Physical Therapy. Read the full article here: www.northernpts.com/2015/04/the-benefits-of-water-and-the-100-ounce-challenge/