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Water is the essence of life. It's essential to our body's function and our vitality. Without it, not a single living thing in this world exists. Nearly 70% of the human body is composed of water. All of the body's physical systems rely on it to function correctly. But have you ever wondered how our body absorbs water? Or what happens once it enters the body? Knowing how the human body absorbs water after it has been consumed is essential to eliminating dehydration and promoting good health. So here is a breakdown of what happens once you drink the magic...

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Contrary to popular belief, drinking water all day long may not be the best way of hydrating throughout the day. I know you might be in disbelief, but studies have shown that drinking water throughout the day can cause over-hydration and have little impact on your body. According to David Nieman, a professor of public health at Appalachian State University, consuming plain water without any other food or nutrients tends to flow right through the digestive system. You might be wondering why? That's because proper hydration isn't about how much water you consume and is much more about absorption, which...

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Yes, proper hydration and eye health are connected. Just like much of our bodies, our eyes are made up mostly of water. With water being an essential component in our eyes, it should be no surprise that dry eyes can be caused by dehydration and lead to vision-related problems such as redness, burning, scratchy eyes, sensitivity to light, watery eyes, blurred vision, and eye fatigue. About 83% of the interior of our eyeballs are filled with a jellylike substance called vitreous humor, and it's made up of 98% water. The other 17% is filled with a liquid called aqueous humor....

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According to experts, autoimmune disease patients with inflammatory arthritis and Lupus may be more susceptible to the coronavirus. “It is certainly concerning for everyone, especially those who are immunocompromised. We need to exercise more caution and be more alert with these patients,” says Nilanjana Bose, MD, MBA, a rheumatologist at the Rheumatology Center of Houston in Pearland, Texas. According to Dr. Jean Liew of the University in Washington, Seattle, patients with autoimmune disorders are more susceptible to coronavirus and other infections because of existing autoimmune conditions and the medication prescribed to patients, which suppresses the immune system. “In general those...

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Trying to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regimen and active lifestyle are vital to improving our health. But what most people often overlook is the impact of hydration on our body and its role in preventing autoimmune diseases. Dehydration can result in headaches, cramping and lack of concentration but for patients with autoimmune disorders like Grave’s disease Crohn's disease, Sjogren's, Asherson’s Syndrome, POT's, rheumatoid arthritis the onset of persistent symptoms like dry mouth, dry eyes, stiff joints, muscle aches, and fatigue can significantly degrade their quality of life. Nearly 50 million or approximately 20 percent of the US population suffers...

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