The adult body is at least 60% water, but this percentage is even higher before birth.

The adult body is at least 60% water, but this percentage is even higher before birth. As late as 32 weeks of gestation, the fetus is more than 80% water and is surrounded by the ocean like water of amniotic fluid. The fetus continuously swallows this fluid for nourishment- each day about 250 milliliters for every kilogram of body weight. (The equivalent for an adult of about 5 gallons per day.) Without this constant swallowing of water and nutrients, the fetus, would become malnourished and the digestive system itself could not be properly formed.

Water is so important and is the primary component of all the bodily fluids- blood, lymph, digestive juices, urine, tears, and sweat. Water is involved in almost every body function: circulation, digestion, absorption, and elimination of wastes.

Whenever I feel tired or sick, the first thing I do is reach for a glass of water. In the morning while I am taking my vitamins, I drink a 20 oz glass of water . I really believe that it wakes up my organs and gets my day going. I know if I drink a soda, I will begin to feel tired, and usually need to balance out my body with a glass of water.

Many people believe that water has the ability to heal the body and the mind. Physical wounds are also healed through water. The bloodstream carries repair substances to the injury site; in which 81 percent of our bloodstream is water. In the human body, urine consists of 95% water, and sweat is 99% water. When toxins enter our body, most of the time urine and/or sweat are the one that carries it out. Water is fundamental to life!

Posted in Other Health and Medical Post Date 10/13/2021