Today, water comes in all varied shapes, sizes & flavours:  i.e. bottled spring/mineral water (Sparkling or still, flavoured or original) & filtered water that comes out of the tap.

People do say that they can taste differences between mineral & tap water?  The main factor is water acts as a positive & negative charge for our body's battery.  Mineral water acts as the positive side whilst tap water acts as the negative side.  We do need both to help our body run effectively so try mixing your water type intake a little, some people say they can feel the benefits after a couple of weeks.

• Try drinking water throughout the day if you have a headache
• Water flushes bad toxins from the body that cloud the head
• Clear eyes, drinking water helps keep the whites of the eyes, white
• Healthier looking skin
• Spot free skin - not just spots on the face are cleaned but also from the areas we sweat the most, chest, upper back, upper legs
• Strong nails
• Have more energy in the morning/afternoon & evening - after a couple of weeks the body will feel so much healthier all round
• Better waste system - if you suffer from IBS, or general tummy aches, water helps flush the system of bad toxins
• Healthier gums & teeth - replacing your normal tea, coffee or surgary drinks with water will dramatically strengthen inside the mouth
• Reduce bad breath & mouth ulcers - the mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, constant drinking of water helps flush them away
• Reduce cravings - helps to lose weight

People who drink too much water become slightly obsessed and therefore run the risk of flushing away too many good bacteria within the body.  Remember too much of anything is bad for us.

Listen to your body.

The recommended amount of water for an adult (16 plus years) is approximately 2 litres per day

The recommended amount for a person between the ages of 12 and 16 is approximately 1 and 1/2 litres per day

The recommended amount for any child under the age of 12 is approximately 5 to 8 glasses per day

IMPORTANT

TIPS

• Do not start drinking 2 litres of water straight away everyday, you will be living in the nearest toilet and therefore only last no longer than 2 weeks.
• Remember that fruit & vegetables contain fluid also
• Start the first week drinking 1 pint of water everyday for 7 days (Doesn't sound like a lot, but if your not used to drinking water then it is plenty). Start the second 7 days drinking 2 pints of water everyday, third week 3 pints and so on untill you reach approximately 2 litres.

• Remember; if you exercise, you sweat, sweat is water coming out of your body....replace it through small sips after your workout