Water Intake

In 2009, we were having the worst drought here that we've had in years. In 2010, we had gotten so much wonderful rain.  However, again in 2011 we had an even worse drought.  Well, with that in mind, are you drinking enough water? Did you know that our bodies are made primarily of water, about 70% actually? Water is a primary, absolute need for our bodies to survive and function not only properly, but efficiently. Water helps our bodies to regulate body temperature and to transport nutrients to our body tissues. Water helps our skin to remain soft and supple and elastic and reduces wrinkles. Water helps to eliminate toxins and wastes from our bodies, and the more that you drink, the easier it is to eliminate, if you know what I mean!

Daily water intake should simply be a half ounce per pound of body weight, so approximately, if you are 128 pounds, you should be drinking 64 ounces or a half gallon of water every day. Likewise, 256 pounds, you should be drinking 100 to 128 ounces, or up to a whole gallon, of water every day. Unfortunately, sodas, coffee, teas, alcohol, and even sports drinks do not count towards this total. Actually, those beverages diminish and counteract the amount of intake of your water for the day, because caffeine and alcohol dehydrate the body. So if you're thirsty, don't drink alcohol or caffeine, because they will make you more thirsty! Those drinks also do not assist in the elimination of toxins and wastes from your body; they actually cause your body to retain those toxins.

On that note then, when you are getting a massage, drink lots of water for a day or two before, and for two or three days after a massage, to help your body to flush out the toxins that have been released from your muscles and tissues during the massage.

Isaiah 43:20 says, “The beasts of the field honor Me, even the jackals and ostriches, because I give WATERS in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen ones."

And Revelation 22:17 says, "The Holy Spirit and the bride (the church, Christians) say Come! And let everyone come who is thirsty (who is painfully conscious of his need of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, and strengthened); and whoever earnestly desires to do it, let them come, take, and drink the WATER of Life without cost."

May your days be blessed, and please remember to setup your appointment for a massage with me today.

Take care and God bless,
Janora Alverson