The body’s pH levels are extremely sensitive to changes, as demonstrated by our ability to become dehydrated (due to our sweat production decreasing the amount of water we lose). Our bodies do not function properly when we are properly dehydrated.
Water is a necessary part of our everyday life, but the body does not always get the amount of water it needs. We are able to replenish our BOD and take in other nutrients from the food we eat, but the body is low on its energy reserves, as well as the amount of vital hydration required to sustain our organs.
Alcohol is a diuretic. This means that it helps the body lose fluid, which right now is used up to balance the fluids that the body creates. When we drink alcohol, the body is allowed to drink even less than what it needs. This leads to an increased amount of urination, which is not the okay place for bodily functions to be conducted.
Alcohol stimulates the liver to produce more alcohol and other metabolic by-products, which then must be excreted. The normal rate of this bodily reaction is one full liver every eight hours. Alcohol also effects the way our diaphragm works. As a result, we are able to lose fluid through sweat production. The diaphragm is supposed to act as a sealer between the surface of the muscles and the bloodstream. Needless to say, when we lose too much fluid, we become dehydrated.
Our body needs water to remain normal. Without it, our organs and other bodily functions would immediately begin to malfunction. This is why there are also many other benefits to drinking water. We should drink extra whenever we can, and make sure that we supplement our diet with enough pure water to keep us hydrated.
Pure water is essential to life, so it is important that we supply our bodies with the proper amount of water. This also reduces the amount of illnesses we catch from water-borne illnesses. People who are aware of the harmful effects of drinking water from questionable sources are strongly encouraged to drink only the highest quality water possible. It is always better to be safe than sorry, so if you are harboring harmful bacteria, boiling your water and purchasing bottled water is a good choice.
If you have been advised to drink several glasses of water per day, then several glasses of water should be portioned out among the portions of the various food groups and also including the pure water. This will fulfill the requirement of several necessary “dose”.
Finally, it is also necessary to orderlies when we go out on a picnic. This is because there is usually more than one way of having our picnic food’d. One of the most common ways is by bringing our own food. However, you may also ask the waiter to serve us from the waiting list, if the food looks or seems questionable. By doing this, the waiter ensures that we will not eat less than appropriate and that we will have enough food to go round.
Today, it is also becoming popular to add water to one’s outdoor activities. Having a water cooler at home is strongly recommended. This will provide you with the much needed amount of water which will help you stay refreshed, energized and feel protected as you are swimming, exercising or even simply having fun in the open air. Where ever you are having your picnic, it is always best to keep in mind that you are taking others with you on this adventure, so make sure that everyone is aware of the locationof the gathering.
commanded to drink water with the flavor of salt, and often times, we resort to adding salt to our everyday diet. But aside from adding salt to our diet, we fail to take the time to learn how our water can benefit us, how it might just be cleaned of harmful substances and replenished with clean water. People have been drinking seawater or chemically treated water for years, because there is no other alternative. However, are we really sure about the purity of this new water or are our bodiesquinly taking on water? Water purification systems have been in existence for ages, and are not a new idea. However, our focus should be on the quality not quantity of the water we drink. In order to do this, it is important to address not only the supply of our food and drinking water, but also the quality of air, soil and plants that surround us.
Although we have enjoyed fresh fruits and vegetables for years, candy and junk foods have become quite problematic in recent years. Although they tend to be quite tasty, they are not particularly healthy and can cause heart disease and other ailments. Still, many people are willing to pay a price for superior tasting and evenhaired products. Although you may occasionally purchase allergy free items, you should not have to pay a great deal to remove them from your diet.
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Helena Eater
How much does the quality of food really matter? If you eat food that tastes good, your life will be better. If you eat food that tastes bad, your life will be worse. The difference between good and evil is partly subjective: what tastes good to me might taste bad to you. The difference is also partly objective: what restaurants I think serve good food might serve lousy food to you. But if we stick to objective measures — measures such as how much weight people gain or lose — we can cut through some of the subjectivity.
