7 Reasons For Drinking Water Regularly

Let's face it, to say that drinking water is essential for life is a great understatement! Since water constitutes 60-70% of our body, surely it must do more than quench our thirst or refresh us after a hot day. There are more important, yet subtle reasons for pouring yourself another glass soon.
Nervous System
The body's nervous system is, in short, a large series of water canals; its efficiency largely depends on how much of and the purity of what goes through it. Synthetic chemicals and other contaminants can literally block and distort nerve signals. Without water, signals are not carried as well to the brain. Doctors are now beginning to theorize that such is a cause for various disorders and diseases, such as ADD, anxiety, depression, and even Alzheimer's disease.
Digestion
To get the full benefit of the nutrients we intake each day we must consume plenty of clean drinking water. In addition to extracting the nutrients from the foods we eat and digesting properly, it reduces the storing of sugar and carbohydrates (thus adding superfluous calories).
Energy
Energy drinks are no substitute for plain water; actually, such caffeinated beverages can further dehydrate you. Many of us lack energy because in reality we are slightly dehydrated. Just a 5% drop in body fluid will cause as much as a 30% loss of energy.
Weight Loss
Drinking water may well be the missing link in our age old effort to losing weight. It is the function of the liver to metabolize fat; if the liver does not get the water it needs, it cannot function efficiently. Dieting alone will not do the job; by cutting back the calories we take in we also lessen the amount of water. These reasons make this precious resource all the more important.
Detoxification
What is probably the most beneficial reason, water flushes out the toxins which cause diseases, as well as other harmful substances we expose ourselves to everyday.
Healing Ability
No manmade medicine in the world can heal as effectively as clean drinking water! Sometimes we get our headaches, back pain, and other soreness simply because our muscles have become as stiff as the Tin Man. Our muscles consist largely of water and as such, we must keep them hydrated. The spinal cord discs also carry water, most of which supports your upper body. In addition, joints must be lubricated. These are just some of the many ailments affected by dehydration.
Body Temperature
The level of water in our body regulates our body temperature. When we perspire we not only sweat but give off heat. Without drinking properly, our body temperature becomes unstable.
The bottom line is, you may not be thirsty sometimes, but your body is always thirsty. The old medical cliché "You need eight cups of water a day" may be annoying, but is absolutely true and sometimes we require much more than that. Make drinking water second nature; after all, in many ways, it is a first and foremost natural thing to do.