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June 2009 
Water is Life
Posted on Jul 2nd, 2008
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Photizo
Photizo
Water is the life force of the body and is an essential component of blood, lymph, bodily excretions as well as every part of every cell in the body. In any diet or health program, water is key to balancing the body and flushing out toxins. Though you may live for weeks without food, without water, the body will die within days.
With water comprising on average 55 to 80 percent of your body's weight, making sure you drink high quality is essential to maintain proper health. Water is used by the body to:
Regulates body temperature
Carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
Moistens oxygen for breathing
Protects and cushions vital organs
Helps to convert food into energy
Helps body absorb nutrients
Removes waste
Cushion joints
Protect organs and tissues
Carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
Moistens oxygen for breathing
Protects and cushions vital organs
Helps to convert food into energy
Helps body absorb nutrients
Removes waste
Cushion joints
Protect organs and tissues
Dehydration
Every day, up to two-and-a-half quarts of water are spent through perspiration, urination, and exhalation. Because the body has no reserve, we must replace what is lost daily to ensure optimum health and well being. Dehydration is a major cause of ill health and and leads to decreased energy and vitality as the body loses it's ability to carry out cellular functions and rid the body of wastes and toxins.
Our bodies require a certain amount of fluid intake on a daily basis to function; the minimum is equal to four 8 ounce glasses (one liter or one quart). But if you lead an active lifestyle you will need two to three times this basic amount. Drinking plenty of water enables the body to replace the fluids which are required to perform our normal bodily functions. If we take in less or lose more fluid than is needed, the end result is dehydration.
Water is Life
DEO
DEO
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hey! great to see you. missed you!
Thanks for the feedback Nicole….with the market down as much as it is…… might be a good time to do more writing then trading . :-)
Good to hear from you!
I only realised recently that your icon is linked with a movie, now I've forgotten the name of it,though. do you know the one I mean, about the man who travels through space in a bubble?
Your talking of the Fountain…. very cool movie… I beleive Julian wrote a review on it…. you might want to check that out as well.
thank you. Yes, I saw Julian's review before I had any clue about the movie so it meant nothing to me then.