WHY WATER IS IMPORTANT

With so many beverages to choose from you may ask——why water? 🤔  I’ll tell you!
Nearly ALL of your body’s major systems depend on water to function and survive.  
Fun Fact:   60% of your body weight is made up of water 😮
Examples ways water works in your body:
- Regulates body temperature 
- Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose, & mouth 
- Protects body organs, tissues, spinal cord
- Carries nutrients & oxygen to cells
- Lubricates joints
- Lessens burden on kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products, helping to fight off illness
- Aids in digestion 
- Water helps absorb vitamins, minerals, & nutrients from your food
- Helps your brain! With not enough water it can negatively impact your focus, alertness, and short-term memory 

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DID YOU KNOW? Every day you lose 8-12 Cups of water through breathing, perspiration, and going to the bathroom.
It’s best to try and drink 8 Cups a day. 

TIPS to incorporate water so it’ll become a natural part of your day;
> Start the morning of by drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake up……..even BEFORE your coffee 😃
> Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go 
> Set goals for yourself 
> Cut out sugary beverages to avoid empty calories 

DON’T like plain water?????   Try club soda, seltzer, sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice, add a slice of lemon or lime.

Here’s a recipe to try.
STRAWBERRY BASIL-INFUSED WATER
1 pint of sliced strawberries 🍓 
10 fresh basil leaves, torn 🍃 
1 slice of lemon 🍋 
2 quarts of water 💦 
Combine strawberries, basil, and lemon in a 64 ounce pitcher.  Pour water over the top and chill for at least three hours.
This refreshing, flavored water can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days .

ENJOY 😃
Barbie Clemons, LMT
​Call /Text  774-487-2611