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Every part of the body depends on water for survival. Water regulates body temperature and delivers oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. In addition, water is crucial for helping the kidneys remove bodily waste. Water also plays an important role at the cellular level by acting as the catalyst for bodily chemical reactions.

Water can also aid in weight loss. Not only will drinking water before and during your meal help you feel full, water can also help provide energy without calories and is never stored as body fat. Water is very important for fitness. When you exert yourself at any task, you tire more easily, your stamina is reduced and your muscles begin to struggle because your body needs its most important ingredient, water. Properly hydrated, your body can function at its peak.

We have such busy lives, it may be difficult to drink enough water everyday. The Nutrition Information Center at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center offers the following easy tips for maintaining proper hydration:

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you probably have already lost two or more cups of your total body fluids. Develop a “hydration habit” by having a glass of water. Maintain easy access to water by keeping your refrigerator or a water cooler at home or at the office. Hydrate before, during and after exercise. Don’t underestimate the amount of fluids lost from perspiration. Don’t forget that common maladies such as colds and the flu can frequently lead to dehydration. So, when you’re sick, keep water next to your bed to sip it throughout the day without having to get up.

Now that you've discovered some useful information about water, perhaps you are ready to incorporate our water purification system into a healthier lifestyle. It’s easy. You don't need to revamp your entire diet or daily routine, just follow a few of these easy tips above and you’ll be well on your way to getting enough water for your body. Water is calorie-free, inexpensive and conveniently available.