The body is composed primarily of water. We lose water when we sweat, cry, drink too much alcohol, and go to the bathroom. It is essential to our health that we replenish our water supply to avoid dehydration and declining health. Drinking enough water each day can go a long way toward improving health and wellness for women and men alike. During the holidays, we can get so busy that it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Prioritize drinking water as well as scheduling regular chiropractic adjustments to make sure you stay healthy all holiday season long. Here are some of the top benefits of drinking water for your overall health.
Removes Harmful Toxins
What we eat and drink has a direct impact on the body. Too many unhealthy foods or drinks cause toxins to build up within the body. Drinking too much alcohol at holiday parties or indulging in too many sweets at Thanksgiving or Christmas can further contribute to toxin buildup. Spinal misalignments also contribute to the buildup of harmful toxins. Remove toxins from your system by removing spinal misalignments through regular chiropractic care from a Bentonville chiropractor. Now that the buildup of toxins has been released, we must eliminate them from the body. This is where drinking water comes into play. Drinking enough water every day can flush harmful toxins from the body. Water is also great for spinal health as it keeps the discs and vertebrae of the spine lubricated and better able to function optimally.
Decreases Fatigue
The holidays are some of the happiest yet busiest times of the year. When we don't get the rest we need, our bodies will suffer. Fatigue is a common symptom from not getting enough rest, as well as from not drinking enough water. The heart needs plenty of water to be able to pump blood throughout the body. Not drinking enough water causes the heart to have to work harder, leading to bouts of fatigue. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of water this holiday season to keep up energy levels and avoid fatigue.
Alleviates Muscle Cramping
Muscles cramps can be extremely painful and annoying. Cramping can occur at various times, at night when you sleep or even in the middle of a workout. Muscle cramping can be attributed to a lack of water getting to the muscles. Muscles must stay hydrated and to do that, you must have a healthy intake of water each and every day.
Improves Health
Our body needs water to hydrate our skin, ensure proper digestion, protect our organs, produce saliva, maintain a healthy weight, and a myriad of other functions within the body. Drinking water can improve your health. Couple that with regular visits to Bentonville chiropractor Dr. Tom Niemela to remove spinal misalignments and nerve interference, and you can dramatically increase your health this holiday season and all throughout the year.
Take control of your health. Be sure to drink lots of water and schedule your consultation with Dr. Niemela of Arbor Vitae Chiropractic.
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