When you need to detox it
can be overwhelming with all the different juicing combos, all
the herbs and vitamins to read up on and the testimonials. But before you
get too carried away with your next detox treatment, it is important to
identify the most important detox ingredient in your arsenal: water.
Perhaps nothing in our
world is quite so important to us as water.
It covers most of our earth-space and everything on Earth needs it.
Water isn’t just a
good idea – it’s an essential part of your routine for any cleanse. As your body is composed of at least 60% water, maintaining the balance
of your bodily fluids is primarily done through drinking water.
That balance is
important to the cleansing process. Water
controls everything in the body from the internal temperature to the
circulation, transportation of nutrients and digestion. Every critical function in our body relies on
water. Even skin improvement is
primarily the result of having proper hydration to function as a protective
barrier to prevent fluid loss.
Yes, you need water to replenish fluids lost through sweat. But
water can actually help control calories – not by any magical process, but
because water-rich foods are healthier and more filling (think of those fruits
and veggies). Water also helps energize
the muscle cells. A lack of water will
cause muscle fatigue to happen faster, meaning your performance suffers.
You can get plenty of water not just by
drinking it, but by taking in more fruits and veggies. A good 20% of our fluid intake actually comes
from foods, so make those foods count.
Go ahead and knock yourself out with juicing and supplements! But don’t forget how great a glass of water
is as your most essential detox ingredient.
