Alcohol has been one of the staple drinks in some countries. Some alcohol derived from fruit such as red wine is believed to have therapeutic properties. Although it is known that small amounts of alcohol may reduce risks of some diseases such as coronary diseases, large amounts of intake may result to other serious ailments. Alcohol hastens dehydration by suppressing the production of anti-diuretic hormone called vasopressin which acts on the kidneys making the urine concentrated and promotes reabsorption of the salt in the body (Hamilton, n.
d. ). People need to secure adequate amounts of water in the body all the time. The easiest way to do this is to drink lots of fluids especially on hot, dry and windy days. Water does not contain calories and is good for the health. The amount of water that people need depends on how much water they are getting from food and other liquids and how much they lose from physical exertion and body processes (Gavin, 2006).
When a person is involved in strenuous activities and extreme physical exercise or sports, more fluids is needed in the body because of the excessive loss of water during physical activities. As such, drinking water before the activity and in regular intervals is needed in order to replenish the water that one loses. On cases of diarrhea, though the person may not have the appetite to drink or eat, it is still necessary to take in a lot of fluids to replenish the body fluids and electrolytes in the body.
Taking small amounts of fluids regularly and eating fruits with high water content would be enough to maintain the normal level of water in the body system (Gavin, 2006). Water is indeed important in keeping the body healthy and functioning well. Moreover, sufficient body supply water allows people to perform their activities and tasks properly. As such, it is necessary for people to keep track of their water intake and ensure that the body always gets enough supply to keep the body in proper health and condition.
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