Water Is Life

My dear friend Michaela Merten, a German actress, singer, bestseller author and motivation coach, has written a great article on water for Huffington Post which I would like to reproduce here in parts.

Try to drink 2 liters of water per day - on hot days even more!

GOOD FOR YOUR CELLS - Water takes oxygen to your cells, collects used gases and transports them into your lung in order to be breathed out.
GOOD FOR YOUR JOINTS - Our synovial fluid gets less with time, water can keep them flexible.
GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN - You can use the most expensive lotions - if your skin does not get enough water from inside, you will see it!
GOOD FOR YOUR BLOOD - Water dilutes your blood which can prevent from thrombosis and possibly reduces your blood pressure.
GOOD FOR YOUR HEART - Sufficient water consumption relieves your heart!
GOOD FOR YOUR KIDNEYS AND LIVER - Water helps both organs to fulfill their function: to detox your body!
GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN - Sufficient water keeps up your concetration and prevents from fatigue.
GOOD FOR YOUR EYES - Too much computer work dries out your eyes! Drinking water can help to clean them wet.
GOOD FOR YOUR BONES - If you do not drink enough water, your body tries to get liquid from your bones. Therefore you can reduce the risk of osteoporisis by drinking enough water.
GOOD FOR YOUR METABOLISM - Water helps all metabolism processes in your body and can prevent from fatigue,heartburn, lack of concentration and other disturbances.