Take the WATER CHALLENGE today!

HOW MUCH WATER ARE YOU DRINKING?

‘Water’ may well just be the magic pill that you are so desperately after!

Every cellular function within your body relies on proper hydration; including your heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, liver and digestive tract.

Our blood is also made up of approximately 60% water, so staying hydrated is of upmost importance. Anything less will compromise your health.

Did you know that dehydration can express itself through many symptoms?

Some of these include:

• Thirst or false hunger

• Joint pain

• Dry mouth

• Weakness or fatigue

• Headache or migraine

• Dizziness

• Decreased urine output or dark coloured urine

• Constipation

• Over-heating

• Low mood

Don’t be fooled and think that drinking a few coffees, cups of tea or some alcoholic beverages each day is going to keep you in good stead. These beverages do quite the opposite. They are natural diuretics which means that they expel fluid from the body and contribute to dehydration. These drinks actually cause greater water loss than the amount of fluid you consume.

Everyone’s individual water intake varies depending on age, activity level, weight, size and climate. According to Harvard University, a healthy person requires anywhere between 0.8L and 1.5L per day.

Fluid doesn’t just need to come from a glass of water (pure water is of course the best option), it can also be consumed in the form of:

• Broth/soup

• Herbal teas

• Coconut water

Try filling up a one litre bottle of water each morning and sip this throughout the day.

By adding rock salt to your diet (not the processed white form), it will ensure your hydration. Sufficient sodium in your body works alongside potassium to ensure your fluid levels are maintained. A low level of sodium in your diet can cause dehydration and excessive thirst.

Also ensure you are eating a diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables. These beautiful foods are also very hydrating for the body.

So, for the next week I challenge you to………

• Eliminate any beverages that you consume except for PURE FILTERED WATER.
• Consume a minimum of 1 Litre per day

Those of you that are religious coffee drinkers, this may be difficult and come with a few withdrawal symptoms. But I promise after one week you will feel the positive effects.

I have seen first- hand the profound positive impact this simple habit can have on one’s health. Be brave, you can do this! Find a friend and do it together.

For the courageous individuals who complete this challenge, please let me know how you feel on day seven. Your feedback may just motivate others to give this a go as well. Good luck!