Our bodies consist of an average of 70% water. Part of that water is in our blood, intercellular, the rest is necessary for the functioning of our organs. 90% of the brains, 79% of heart and lungs, 76% of the muscle, 70% of the liver, 22% of the bones and even 10% of the teeth is water.

Every day we lose body water and this must be replenished constantly. In this way we ensure that all physiological systems are working properly, we strengthen our immune system and avoid disease. With water we remove the waste from our body, regulate our body heat and we transport vitamins, minerals and other nutrients through the body.

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The daily water requirement for the most part met by drinking. The amount of fluid we need varies from person to person. For example, children need more water than adults.

The fluid requirements are determinded by the age and body weight and of course the physical activity. If we are running we loos more moisture through sweat and respiration.

The ambient temperature plays a role, making it difficult to correct the moisture an individual needs to determine. 1 to 1.5 liters of water daily, and even more when we are sick, is recommended to the balance in the body and the equilibrium of the mind.

Food that has a high moisture content also contributes to the maintenance of the water in the body. People take on average 1 liter water from food each day.

The total minimum amount of water one day is 2,5 liters. When we drink enough water and eat enough water-rich foods, it is easy to get. It is usually the case that the amount of water we drink is determined by our habits, not by our thirst. When you are thirsty, it usually indicates that you do not have drunk enough water.

It is better to drink before you are actually thirsty.

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After oxygen, water is the most important substance for human health. Water is a universal solvent and transport medium, and therefore the basis of all biological processes in the human body.

Water is especially important for the digestive system, because it contributes to the constant supply and export of products and substances. The transport of nutrients can only take place through a solvent. Water is the main transport medium of nutrients. Water also provides heat regulation in our bodies.

For humans it is vital that we keep the body temperature at a standard level. Therefore we need to drink water when we have fever. Water takes up heat and carries it by sweating it.

People can be 30 to 40 days without food, but no more than three days without water. This proves how important water is for us.

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When the human body excretes water, giving the salivary glands in the mouth less saliva. This makes the mouth drier. This dryness of the mouth is experienced as thirst.

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A study by the World Wide Fund For Nature International (WWF International, or WWF) showed that in rich countries tap water is as good as bottled water.

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You exist for more than half your body weight in a saline solution. This fluid surrounds cells, tissues and organs and serves as a cushion and lubricant. If you dry out you will die. On average, one for every calorie burned a milligram moisture. A consumption of 2000 calories each day means 8 large glasses (Part of it comes from the food). If the temperature is just great, you lose about two liters of water per day through the skin, through breathing and urine. The more active you are, the more fluid you need. Water is 100% of materials you need, provides no calories and is relatively inexpensive.

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Causes and treatment of dry mouth:

• Stress: Cause or tackling drink small sips of water and chewing sugarless gum with fruit or mint flavor.
• Medications: try another drug or dose reduction. Also drink sips of water and chewing sugarless gum.
• Illness: Drink sips of water, mouth with saliva substitute spray and wash with anti-inflammatory.

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