At 3 Leaf Med Spa, we know that drinking water does more than just quench your thirst. It’s essential to keeping your body functioning properly and feeling healthy – not to mention, it’s the crucial first step in any great skincare routine. Nearly all of your body’s major systems depend on water to function and survive. In this post, Certified Health Coach and Food For Life Instructor, Crissie A. Smith, RN, BS, discusses why staying hydrated is so important and also shares some of the most helpful advice she’s learned over the years about drinking water.
Benefits of Drinking Water
With water making up about 60% of your body weight, it’s no surprise what staying hydrated can do for you. Here are just a few benefits:
- Improved brain performance
- Digestive harmony
- More energy
- Weight loss/management
- Decreased joint pain
- Better temperature regulation
- Kidney stone prevention
- Healthier heart
- Improved detoxification
- Fewer headaches
How to Learn to Enjoy Water
I love this post on FullPlateLiving.org titled “How to Learn to Enjoy Water”. It includes a few great recipes for sparkling water, including spiked pineapple and strawberry sparkling water, bursting raspberry sparkling water, and passionate sparkling water potion. They’re perfect to try when you’re feeling burnt out on flavorless still water.
Water That’s Good for Your Gut
This post titled “Good Gut Water” by Robyn Youkilis on ExperienceLife.com has a fantastic recipe for water that helps jump-start your metabolism and aid in flushing out your organs. This is the perfect recipe to try out when your gut needs a reset.