It Takes More Than Just
Water for Proper Hydration
Jason (858) 353-4640
Expert Health Consultant
It Takes More Than Just
Water for Proper Hydration
By Dr. Christopher Melites N. D.
When you were born your water
content was about 78%. As a healthy
adult you should be comprised of about
70% water content.
In measuring lean body mass hydration,
researchers have noted an optimal lean
mass level equivalent of 70% to 74%.
Other than oxygen, there is no single
more important substance critical to
life itself; WATER.
We have all made the observation
that with aging dehydration occurs as
evidenced by the wrinkled look
associated with aging.
I call this “the grape to raisin” and
”plum to prune” phenomena.
The signs of overt dehydration are
clear, yet it is the subclinical symptoms
that warrant daily attention such as
fatigue and lack of vitality, headache,
an inability to concentrate, joint pain
due to insufficient cushioning at the
joint space, muscle pain and discomfort,
skin conditions, constipation, etc.
One can live weeks without food, yet only
days without water.
But water alone is not enough, it is the
minerals carried by the moisture in the
body that is essential to life itself.
These minerals are referred to routinely
as electrolytes. They actually allow for
the conduction of electricity within the
body, including the creating of electrical
impulses throughout our nervous system.
Symptoms of insufficient hydration and
electrolytes include: thirst, restless or
irritable behavior, decreased athletic
performance, dry mucous membranes,
sunken eyes and decrease in sweat
during exercise.
Symptoms of early or mild dehydration
include (one or more of the following):
- fatigue
- diminished mental clarity
- overall muscle weakness
- muscle cramps
- muscle spasms
- decreased flexibility
- headaches
- flushed face
- dry, warm and irritated skin
- dizziness
- increased illness
Even with mild dehydration the blood becomes
more thick, this increased blood viscosity
(thickness) can trigger cerebral (stroke) or
myocardial infarction (heart attacks).
Recent data from a study conducted by
Recent data from a study conducted by
Stanford University School of Medicine
suggest that as many as 60% of older
adults are dehydrated.
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The medical professions are finally learning
about the true importance of proper fluid
and electrolyte levels as it is associated with
wellness, performance and mortality.
the ability to replenish minerals thirty percent
more efficiently and rapidly.
The human body is made up of 75 trillion cells
The human body is made up of 75 trillion cells
and they demand sufficient nutrients, oxygen
and waste removal to function optimally.
Yet, without proper levels of hydration and
electrolytes, tissues like your muscles that
are highest source of hydration reserve within
your body cannot function properly.
Mental PerformanceIf a person does not have the proper blend
of minerals and water, the brain will not
perform properly. Researchers have
documented that dehydration is a reliable
predictor of impaired cognitive status.
Back in Motion
Back in Motion
Even the skeletal system made up of
bones is affected by proper hydration.
Research has shown that during the
aging process the thinning of the bone,
and loss of bone density.
Proper Hydration-WATER+MINERALS
Proper Hydration-WATER+MINERALS
Hydrating and re-hydrated the human
body requires a lot more that just 64
ounces (8 glasses) of water consumption
to replenish and retain optimal cellular
fluid levels.
It is essential to provide a balance of
minerals to maintain the balance of not
just surviving day to day, but to truly thrive.
Magnesium
Magnesium
Magnesium is the second most plentiful
positively charged mineral within the body,
following calcium, and is involved with
more than 300 enzyme systems.
The availability of magnesium for proper
muscle and overall energy within all the
cells of the body is critical.
The body has created a reserve system
of magnesium to help maintain stable
levels with a full third of skeletal
magnesium being on the surface of the
bone and acts as a reservoir to maintain
the extra-cellular magnesium concentration.
Potassium
Potassium
The potassium mineral plays a role in
many body functions including
acid-base balance, nerve and muscle
health, including the heart and various
enzymatic reactions.
including nerve impulse transmission;
cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle
contraction; gastric secretion; renal
function; tissue synthesis; and
carbohydrate synthesis.
Inadequate dietary intake of potassium
can contribute to high blood pressure,
stroke, and heartdisease.
Potassium works together with other
nutrients to produce beneficial physiological
effects.
Sodium
Sodium
Individuals with low sodium levels, that
hasn’t re-hydrated after warm weather,
a work out or is just plain low in sodium
that are the patients complaining most of
feeling weak, tired and overall washout.
The single most important thing to
remember about sodium is to keep it
balanced with the other electrolyte
minerals such as potassium.
Our bodies are seeking balance and by
maintaining balance the body stays in
harmony. The standard western diet
typically contains sufficient sodium with
the exception of serious athletes.
Calcium
Calcium
In order for the muscles of our body to
contract such as our heart and skeletal
muscles sufficient calcium needs to be
readily available to literally keep our
body in motion. Yet, one must have
sufficient magnesium for muscles to
relax. It is all about balance for peak
performance.
For those seeking to help ensure
For those seeking to help ensure
stronger bones, healthier muscle
performance and supporting overall
health calcium is a key cornerstone
in building a strong wellness
foundation.
Summary
Summary
The average modern diet is devoid
of sufficient minerals to allow us to
fully enjoy wellness.
Over the last 200 years, top soil
erosion in the United States has
gone from 21 inches to a mere 6
inches.
This means that trace minerals have
been washed and blown away from
farmlands.
Without the minerals in the soil, the
plants can’t deliver them to our body
to sustain the dynamic human frame.
So, it is imperative to actively take
charge and drink ionized mineral
dense water, and charge your nervous
system and entire body with the
electrolytes that are the spark of life.
Jason Toohey
(858) 353-4640
Expert Health Consultant
