Water is the
most critical. It is a fact that most people are dehydrated. Not to the extent
that is found when lost in the desert; rather, just to the point where the
body’s systems simply don’t function as well as they could. This lack of
optimum function might seem unnoticeable for some, but for others it kicks over
the dominoes that lead to a variety of chronic pain issues.
When we don’t have enough water, any
number of things can happen: Thirsty muscles will not heal as quickly after
exercise. Oxygen delivery is compromised in the blood. Toxins that cause
inflammation and wreak havoc on the liver and kidneys (our critical filters)
can’t be purged. Chemicals needed in balancing hormone activity don’t get to
where they need to go.
All these things spell pain in one
form or another. And don’t forget the impact of foods and beverages that
dehydrate us further- processed foods and sugary soft drinks, alcohol and fried
foods…all these things serve to increase pain and dehydrate us further.
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