(BACK to BASICS Article Series #2/6)
From the desk of Shilo Taylor-Downie Tuesday morning…

Lots of people are familiar with the fact that our body composition is 75% water and 25% mass. In fact, human brains are composed of 85% water, our lungs are 90% and our blood is 82% water. The body is like a sponge - it is structurely designed to soak up water which it requires for almost every bodily function, including (just to name a few):

• keeping organs hydrated,
• releasing toxins,
• regulating temperature,
• bringing oxygen to the cells,
• cushioning joints,
• increasing vitality of the skin,
• removing waste, and more.

Even 70% of the planet is covered in water. It is all around us.

As we get busier and busier though, staying on top of drinking water throughout the day tends to fall by the wayside, while “quick fixes” like caffeinated coffee, sugary drinks and sodas only toxify our body more.

Many scientists and researchers believe that most of the world’s physical symptoms actually stem from dehydration. In his book, “Your Body’s Many Cries For Water”, Dr. Batmanghelidj outlines his extensive research on dehydration and the complications that can arise from not drinking enough water. He attributes many common ailments to this, including:
• allergic sensitivities
• heartburn
• back pain
• colitis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• migraines and other headaches
• depression
• obesity
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol, and more.***
As my mentor Bijan reminds me, “When you choose water over sugary or caffeinated drinks, you help to keep your body running smoothly.”*

You might remember the feature of Dr Masaru Emoto’s work in the ever-popular movie /documentary “What the Bleep Do We Know” based on his work outlined in his book “Messages from Water”**** - Dr Emoto studies the consciousness properities of water, among other life-giving qualities. He discovered that the nature of the crystals of water passing from liquid into freezing states depended on the source of the water. He went even further to study the impact that the energy frequency of words has on the crystals - the transformation was stunning, and confirmed just how much power thought has on water.

“Visualize a constantly flowing stream. Notice how the water is moving, pushing any obstructions out of the way.

“Now think about a retention pond filled with stagnant water. Observe the debris, scum, and mold rising to the surface…

“The more water you drink, the stronger the flow of your internal stream, making it difficult for harmful organisms to take root in your system…”**
~ Dr Darren Weissman.

It is time to focus our intention and awareness on the simple things - not flashy or sexy, very simple things - that have a much greater impact on our entire wellbeing. There is so much talk these days about “being in the flow”… proper hydration of our physical body is a PRIORITY in making that happen.

How much water is enough?

A quick formula is this: take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by 2. That is the amount of ounces to drink in a day, consistently. 160 pounds / 2 = 80 ounces = 10 glasses of water (8oz per glass). Keep a reusable water bottle on your desk, in your car, in your purse - generally keep it with you, keep it topped up with filtered water, and drink often where ever you go. A couple of swallows a couple of times an hour is a great rate.

Try it on! What if the solution to your problem was as simple as drinking more water? Would you let it be that easy? And would you invest in drinking more water simply to feel better? We’ll see! Bottoms up!

Namaste. Shilo

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Sources:
* “The Common Sense Guide to Effortless Health” by Bijan Anjomi
** “The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude” by Dr. Darren Weissman
***”Your Body’s Many Cries For Water”, Dr. Batmanghelidj
****”Messages from Water” by Dr. Masaru Emoto