WATER
JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?
IT'S GOD'S JUICE!
Body therapies such as Massage & Bowen recommend water after a treatment - and lot's of it! This is to flush the body and it's systems of the toxins that have been agitated by any treatment.
Water is probably the single, most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off! One of the things we take for granted, WATER, plays a very important role in permanent weight loss. It aids in suppressing the appetite naturally and metabolising stored fat. Studies show that a decrease in water intake causes fat deposits to increase, whereas an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.
It is important to note that the kidneys require water and that other liquids do not replace water. Soft drink, coffee, tea, juice, beer etc., all have a different osmolality than the blood, so water from these drinks will be taken out of the blood when the blood reaches the kidneys. Dehydration occurs and when this occurs, some of the kidney's load is passed on to the liver. The liver works to metabolise stored fat into usable energy for the body. If the liver has to aid the kidneys, it can't function efficiently. Consequently, the liver metabolises less fat; thus, fat remains stored in the body and weight loss ceases. Many people whose bodies retain water drink less water, hoping to eliminate the problem. The body sees this action as a threat to it's survival, so it attempts to hold on to every drop. Water is then stored in spaces outside the body's cells. This causes swollen feet, hands and legs. Diuretics offer only temporary relief. The best way to overcome excess water retention is to give the body what it needs - plenty of water. Only then can stored water be released. Overweight people need more water than other people. Larger people have a larger metabolic load.
QigongMeditation states "that water is the foundation of Qigong practice. Our bodies are made up of about 80%water. The Earth is over 60% water. Water always flows downward from high to low areas. Water nurtures and feeds the Earth and all life on it. Water sacrifices itself to feed others. Water always gives without wanting anything in return. Water takes away dirtiness from all things to make them clean.
Develop a habit of monitoring thirst and drinking plenty of filtered water.
Feel and express Gratitude for the amazing Gift of Water. Honour the gift and use and re-use it sparingly.
In Oriental philosophy water is related to the Kidneys. A dry mouth and excessive thirst indicates the Yin, water component of the Kidneys is weak. Drink more filtered water, rest more, reduce stress, increase consumption of Yin foods and Qigong exercises which focus on the legs and the Bubbling Spring Point."
So, there are numerous reasons why and numerous therapies that recommond DRINKING WATER!
AT LEAST 8 TO 10 (250ML) GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY IS RECOMMENDED.
