Don't Medicate, Hydrate!

Here at Coastal Chiropractic we care about your COMPLETE health!

We now know the hidden dangers in what we eat, but do you really know what you're drinking? While Apple Juice and Orange Juice may look like a safe and healthy choice, beware of hidden sugars.

Water is probably the best choice for hydration because it's cheap and has no calories or added ingredients.
Sweetened soft drinks and sodas have extra sugar but no additional nutritional value.
Sports drinks contain minerals that may help keep your electrolytes in balance, which is good for recovering after a hard workout, but look out for added sugar and calories that you may not want.
Fruit and vegetable juices have vitamins and minerals, but read the labels because most vegetable juices are high in sodium.
Caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee count too, but too much caffeine can make you feel jittery.

Water is essential for health.You need water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to your organs and tissues. Water also helps transport oxygen to your cells, removes waste and protects your joints and organs.

Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water:

 

1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!

2. Promotes Weight Loss – Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!

3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).

4. Improves Skin Complexion – Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!

5. Maintains Regularity – Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.

6. Boosts Immune System – A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.

7. Natural Headache Remedy – Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.

8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains - Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

9. Puts You in a Good Mood – When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!

10. Save Money! - Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!

 

 

 

So let's raise a glass to water!!!

 

Coastal Chiropractic  727-733-1601