The Brain is 80% water. Optimal brain function depends on water and lots of it. Water is what keeps the brain signals going. When the quality of water is compromised the signals are short circuited. Water supports DNA and is the largest single source of energy. The brain has no way to store water and dehydration comes if all the water lost in a day is not replaced and this deficiency is accumulated.
Brain cells need 2x more energy than other cells in the body. Water supplies energy. Nerve transmission consumes one-half of all the brain’s energy (nearly 10% of the whole body’s energy). When hydrated, you have more energy. When the brain is functioning on a full reserve of water, it will function at full capacity and you’ll think better and faster. Creativity is boosted. http://www.theenergyhealinginstitute.com/water-and-your-brain.html
Why Water is so important;
Water is the most important ingredient in the health of your brain.
Brain is 80% water. Body is 75% water. Blood is 90% water.
It is the one secret that is being missed.
Water is essential to superior mental health and wellness.
Water is the missing link in health brain functioning
More than just a solvent to carry waste
Essence of life
Delivers Electromagnetic current to fuel our cells
Resonance field through which cells communicate
Works in transfer of DNA
Conduit of the transmission of vibrational information
Water transports, stabilizes, signals, lubricates, and structures
Produces Hydroelectric energy, especially in brain
Makes Protein & Enzymes function efficiently
Transports Nutrients
Transports Hormones and other elements
Keeps tissues from drying out
Slows down cell death
Lubricates and Cushions
Water flushes out toxins and poisons
Helps produce digestive enzymes
Helps keep away aches and pains
How does water get lost in the body? How water is lost;
We breathe and it humidifies as it leaves the body
We sweat to cool the body
We urinate or have bowel movement to rid the body of waste products
In a normal day, a person has to drink a significant amount of water to replace this routine loss
What Causes of Dehydration?
Lack of replacing water
Affects are accumulative
The body uses 2.5 liters of water a day under perfect conditions
That is 9 glasses of water that need to be replenished
You need more water if you have these factors;
*Strenuous activities
*Stress
*Little to no fruits and vegetables in diet
*Acid water consumption (bottled waters)
*Digestion fluids not replaced
When dehydration occurs;
Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in.
The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water levels in the body.
Aging causes decreased thirst sensation resulting in dehydration
Alcohol consumption causes dehydration
Burn Cause Dehydration (When the body is burned it is forced to use a lot of water to heal)
Caffeine causes dehydration
Caffeine reduces melatonin needed for sleep
Decreases memory enzymes
Can cause DNA damage
Affects overall brain functioning
Cravings for caffeine are signal for needing water
10 ounces of coffee removes 12 ounces of water from the body
Diarrhea causes dehydration
Diets high in Processed fats, refined grains, chemicals, preservatives and sugar take more water to metabolize and flush out the toxins ingested.
Exercise causes dehydration. This includes mental and physical exercise. If you exercise regularly, you will need more than 2.5 liters a day (9 cups)
Fever causes dehydration
Edema means dehydration. When there is inflammation and edema the body pulls water from other parts to assist the area thus leading to dehydration.
High elevations cause lack of oxygen and use up a lot more water in the system
Infections cause dehydration. Infections are like contaminants or toxins in the body. They need to be flushed out and it takes more water to do so.
Chronic illness necessitates so much more water to flush the toxins that dehydration becomes the inevitable side effect
Morning sickness and nausea are a result of dehydration
Histamine is rising in morning sickness
The amount of hydration of the fetus will determine the future asset of the child’s growth and development
Overweight person should consume more water because it takes more water for the heavier person to complete the processes.
Dehydration decreases metabolic rate
Moves fat deposits
Overweight person are confused for Hunger and thirst. Instead of drinking water, they choose to eat something
Sun exposure causes dehydration. The sun is burning up water during exposure and several hours after. During long exposures if carbonated, caffeinated, alcoholic, and sugar drinks are used the dehydration is far greater.
Sweating causes dehydration
Stress causes dehydration. Stress causes the body hormones and neurotransmitters to work harder. It uses up more vital resources that need water to keep functioning.
Using too much salt, especially salty junk foods causes dehydration
Vomiting causes dehydration
What are the dangers of dehydration?
Reducing water in the body as little as 5% can result in as much as 20-30% drop in your physical performance,
10% reduction can make you sick
20% reduction can mean death
1-2 % reduction in the brain can mean problems concentrating and thinking.
The average person drinks 16.000 gallons of water in a lifetime
75% of citizens in developed countries chronically dehydrated
1/3 of Americans have such a weak thirst sensation that it is mistaken for hunger thus obesity
What is Brain Dehydration?
Brings on feelings of depression & Anxiety
Brain does not function properly
Uses up Amino acids that keep brain happy and working
The worse the dehydration, the worse the depression & anxiety
ATP, needed for cellular energy is greatly reduced no energy equals poor brain functioning
Dehydration and mental functioning
2% drop in water in the brain causes fuzzy memory, trouble with basic math, and problems with focus
Dehydration lowers psychomotor, processing speed, memory, concentration, and fatigue
Affects cognitive ability, impacts physical performance and motor skills
Brain issues related to dehydration
Alzheimer’s and dehydration
Alzheimer’s tend toward lowered vasopressin levels which is responsible for water homeostasis
Alzheimer’s have increased dehydration
Coma & Delirium and Dehydration
Coma can lead to a state of severe dehydration
In advanced of terminal cases dehydration is an important factor
Hydration is a key factor in coma and delirium
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