HYDRATION : SMART LIVING

Water is life. No water no life. If space scientists are looking for life on the planets; they should look for water first. If there is water there is life.   Origin of life follows the origin of water. On the universe first came the water then came the life. The first living being on earth as per Indian mythology is the fish as depicted jn scriptures in the form of Matsyavtar.  Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature keep joints lubricated prevent infections deliver nutrients to cells and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality cognition and mood.   Athletes have increased hydration needs. They lose more fluids through sweat and respiration and these fluids need to be replaced. This title is of utmost value to the organizers and promoters of athletics. This is what happens to elite endurance athletes. Athletes while exercising lose sodium and water in the form of sweat. They only replace the water but not the electrolyte. This causes a shortage of salts in the body which creates health problems.  Experts recommend drinking roughly 11 cups of water per day for the average woman and 16 for men. And not all of those cups have to come from plain water; for example some can come from water flavored with fruit or vegetables (lemons berries.