There is no question that water is vital to us as it is an essential component to life. It helps us in many ways from nutrition to the healing arts. This is nothing new since our ancestors have known this for thousands of years. So, let me bring up some interesting points that you may not be aware or key reminders so I can help you function healthier in your daily lives.
Did you know that newborn babies are approximately 95 water and this is reduced as we get older. As adults, we are about 75 water. Our bones also contain water which is about 20 and our brain consist of 85 . Our planet is covered in water and that is around 70 . So was that shocking news or what? Well, that may have been a surprise for a few or some of us that werent aware of these statistical figures. So, I ve given you an idea of how water surrounds us externally or within our bodies internally. It only makes sense that water is a healing substance or an integral element in our daily lives since we and the earth are made of water.
For many cultures around the world it is very important and it is the meaning of life. They certainly knew the importance of water wanting to retain its purity. They are all correct since it is a source of life, healing powers, and meaning to some cultures with tradition. Healers in Africa store their water in quartz crystal. It is a small crystal of quartz that is cut along certain axes to be a vibrational or frequency level. Water is often used in many religious rites such as baptism or the importance of general bathing as a health practice for the Greeks. Some use water as a purification of sacred places. The city of Mecca in Islam has a sacred spring that every religious Muslim is supposed to stop by at this location.
Being Chinese I also began to research my roots over the years and we keep our water in jaded vases preserving the key importance of emotional, mental, and spiritual energies. Other cultures such as the Aztecs kept their waters in Obsidian jars. The, Jewish holiday Yom Kippur has some communities practicing of throwing their sins to the nearest body of water purifying and dissolving sins to begin a fresh new year. As well water has been an important part of ritual with washing of the hands with a prayer before a meal, fasting, women s ritual baths. The Hindu text also discuss about the Prana which is seen as water for the breath of life. As well, the Hebrew letter Mem also means life, mother, womb, and sea.
An improper hydration is another factor or many of the diseases that we develop such as weight issues, skin disorders, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. By drinking more pure water it helps reduce many of these diseases by reducing the inflammation in our bodies. It will increase the antioxidants and boost the healing powers of water. As well, assist in balancing our hormones, neurological functions, and even control our mental and emotional state. Besides the benefits that water assists with our organs. It also contains no calories, cholesterol, fat and sodium is low. It is nature s appetite suppressant as it helps the body to metabolize fat. Evidence has shown that low water intakes yield an increase in fat deposits. Conversely, a high water intake reduces the amount fat deposits. Also, the kidneys cannot function properly with adequate amount of water. As a result, some of the stress is directed to the liver, in turn preventing the liver from operating at peak levels.
One last note, water can definitely help those wonderful teenage or adult years? Well, what I am referring to is acne and it s something most of us have gone through. Water is a detoxifier and it has the ability to assist in removing toxins from our body. Now let me ask you, are you are getting enough water on a daily basis?
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Author Resource:-
Richard Chan is a F.L.E.X. Coach promoting harmonization with the mind, body,and soul. He has written publications online, freelance writer, and author. He is a host on Voice America for the 7th Wave Channel. It commences on January 25, 2010 on Mondays at 7pm EST. Visit http://www.flexnation.org
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