Did you know that our adult bodies are made up of a maximum of 60% water? As opposed to that of newborn babies<\/a> which ranges from 70 to 75 %?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which means, for example, that an adult weighing 150 pounds (68 kg) and measuring 5\u20196\u2019\u2019 (1.65 m), will have 90 pounds (41 kg) of water circulating in their blood and lymph (lymph being the fluid carrying white blood cells essential to the immune system).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water lost every day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That seems like a lot of water! But it is said that on a temperate day, we lose a minimum of 2.5 liters of water in the form of sweat, urine and stool. Imagine how much water is lost when we are doing a physical activity, especially when there is a lot of humidity in the air?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which means that we need to replace this loss of water somehow. As a matter of fact,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dre Uma Naidoo, the Harvard, psychiatrist-nutritionist says<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019Remaining properly hydrated is key for optimal brain health and function. Many symptoms of<\/em> fragile mental health<\/em><\/a> and cognitive function that may impact workplace excellence are tied to dehydration. Sipping on water throughout the day and including hydrating fruits and vegetables, \u2026 help maintain hydration levels and work performance.\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Water alleviates fatigue, how so?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is known that drinking water rehydrates and alleviates fatigue, as water is one of the major components of blood. Our blood carries nutrients and oxygen to our body’s cells in order to nourish them.\u00a0 As a result, these cells produce energy more efficiently. That’s one of the many ways that drinking water can make us feel more energized and less tired!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water comments I often hear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00abI forget to drink\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00abI am not thirsty\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00abI don\u2019t have time to drink\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00abWater does not taste good\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00abI always have to go pee\u00bb*<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indeed, water, this precious element, is almost always under consumed. Whether it’s due to lack of time, forgetfulness or fear of going back and forth to the washroom, the fact remains that the simple act of drinking lots of water throughout the day is a tour de force for the majority of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *By the way, the bladder stores urine and contracts to release it. Pelvic floor exercises and appropriate bladder training by a specialized physiotherapist<\/a> can improve urinary control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water: 12 advantages to drink it regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone knows that drinking water is essential for health, but it is not often underlined what water does to improve our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are twelve advantages to refill our glass more often, perhaps one of these will motivate us to continue our water drinking quest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drinking water regularly may help to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Water quantity per person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At first glance, many of you will wonder how much water you should drink on a daily basis? For most of you, I\u2019ve calculated how much water you need to drink in respect to your age, height, weight, medical conditions, and physical activity level. For those of you who might not have that number, feel free to reach out<\/a> to me and I will evaluate your specific amount of water corresponding to your individual needs, which is important as some people with heart problems or kidney failure may have a water restriction.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Albeit, In Canada, the reference intake for healthy adults is 2.7 L\/day for women and 3.7 L\/day for men. Please note that this includes water from both beverages and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A clue, thirst?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thirst usually already symbolizes a lack of water that is creeping into our body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s drink, drink, drink. We do not want to wait for our urine to turn yellow, our lips to crack, our mouth and throat to dry out, our joints to be sore or our skin to have the texture of a crocodile’s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some will like it plain; others will prefer it flavored. Be creative and invent your favorite recipe. Here are 6 suggestions to give water some flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
6 Refreshing water recipes<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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