The wonders of water

Water is made up of two parts hydrogen one part oxygen and next to air is the next most vital element to our survival.
The human body is made up of two thirds water, the brain being 95% water, the blood is 80% and the lungs 90% - are you getting the picture!!!!
Water is important to the running of the human body just like petrol is for a car.
Here are a few of the functions water helps with:

Acts as a lubricant
Forms fluid that surrounds the joints
Regulates body temperature
Forms the base for saliva

Water is great for the skin and will make your eyes bright.
Did you know that when you feel hungry most of the time you are actually needing water, so this is great news for when you are trying to lose weight, next time you are feeling peckish reach for the water first, it will do you good and might just help you stick to your healthy eating plan, it is also a great appetite suppressant.

Did you know that by just drinking 8 glasses of water a day you can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%. It can also help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Water can be a great cure for loads of illnesses from headaches to more complex conditions so get drinking straight away!!