PLAIN WATER~

18 reasons to keep well hydrated;

• based on preliminary research~ 8 to 10 glasses of water a day can significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers
• a mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory~ trouble with basic math and difficulty in focusing on a computer screen
• drinking 5 glasses of water a day significantly decreases the risk of several types of cancer
• a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal~ helps digestion
• a glass of water before taking a bath~ helps lower blood pressure
• a glass of water before going to bed~ helps avoid stroke or heart attack
• regulates body temperature
• composes at least 75% of the brain
• makes up 83% of the blood
• an important part of the waste removal system
• makes up 22% of the bones
• cushions the joints
• helps carry nutrients and oxygen to the cells
• moistens oxygen for breathing
• helps convert food into energy
• helps protect and cushion the vital organs
• helps the body to absorb nutrients
• makes up 75% of the muscles

but, drinking too much water can lead to a WATER INTOXICATION(mabuk air???). KISAH BENAR!..its occurs when too much fresh water is ingested at a rate that is too fast for kidneys to properly dispose of the excess..

• symptoms~similar to dehydration (nausea, muscle cramp, disorientation)
• effects~physical:swelling of body tissue and reduced concentration in sodium levels cause irregular heartbeat or fluid to enter the lungs ~brain: swollen brain cells cause intracranial pressure and as the swelling gets worse. cerebral edema. interrupt nervous system. shock.seizures.coma.even death..
• who is at risk of water intoxication~infant and athlete(body mass is so small)
• kidneys for healthy person can process about 30 ounces of water/hour~it's not necessarily on how much water you drink but how rapidly you drink plain water~

our bodies are naturally equipped to tell us when they need to replenish~

don't go overboard and alert to the signals the body gives..~watch out~

Take Care=)