Aqua Vita

Humans are the only animals who refer to someone else when they are ill; an interesting notion.  Rather than rely on our innate self healing mechanisms, it appears we’ve been conditioned to place more value on what other people think about ourselves.  Some people admit they don’t want to invest time and energy in themselves, but would rather pay someone to give them a quick fix for whatever troubles them.

We have so many conversations with people who claim they want to feel better, but fail to do anything about it.  It’s as if they enjoy the attention their ailment attracts and maybe they fear that in healing themselves they’ll have nothing else to talk about?

So, let’s start with something so simple and vital to good health that everyone can do it – NO EXCUSES:

DRINK WATER

Composed of over 80% water as a foetus, our body water content gradually decreases over time until we’re human raisins. 

Not only does water stop your tongue sticking to the roof of your mouth on a hot day, but it plays an undervalued, yet vital part in fluids in the spine, joints and eyes, amongst other things.  It is also used to transport oxygen, vitamins and minerals around the cells via the vast network of arteries, veins and capillaries and eliminates waste from cells and the body.

So, if you don’t hydrate your body properly, how can you expect it to function effectively?  Just as a car would break down if you failed to maintain its fluids and fuel, the same applies to you.

We’ll say it again.  Drink more water.  We know there are those of you who argue that beer, sports drinks and coffee contain water too, but they also contain substances that put your body under unnecessary stress.  Please treat yourselves regularly to more water or even herbal teas.  Notice how much more energy you have, and especially if you’re a serial snacker, how it suppresses your constant cravings for food.  Enjoy more fruits and vegetables with high water content, too.  Become a life explorer and investigate ways to be healthier and happier.

However, be aware that tap water in the UK is pumped with lots of things we’d rather not think about, including heavy metals, chlorine and fluoride.  It also includes some harmful additives which have been banned in other European countries, but apparently it's OK for UK residents to ingest them.  While these chemicals may kill germs in the water, they are also harmful to humans.  Go on, treat yourself to a water filter jug, water ozonator, ioniser or a Bobble today!

We dare you to drink more water every day and see how much better you feel.  You never know, you might just enjoy feeling fabulous!