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Today is World Water Day

Water is the most important element in sustaining life on Earth. Without water, most lifeforms on earth will perish.  Our bodies are mostly of water. As such, for the body to work at its optimum level, we need to drink enough water.  There are so many benefits of drinking water. It helps us to maintain our energy levels, removes toxins and wastes and also imparts a healthy glowing complexion.

water in a glass



World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22 mainly to highlight the importance of freshwater. According to Wikipedia, the first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993.

So on this day, let's make a pledge to not only conserve water but also to hydrate ourselves well. On that note, I'd like to highlight a list of posts on the importance of water,  its various health benefits, its uses and abuses.

Combat dehydration by drinking water sufficiently 
Only when you drink enough water, will your body be able to function effieciently

Water- some health benefits of drinking it
I've enumerated a few health benefits of this wonderful elixir called water but it's not a complete list in itself.

Water therapy For insomnia and Headache 
Did you know that water can help alleviate your sleep problems and also drive away your headache. Wanna know how? Read the above post.

Drive back pain away by drinking enough water. 
Suffering from bachache / backpain? Yes, you heard it right! Most probably you are not drinking enough water.
 
Drink water from a mud pot in summer
Drinking water from an earthen pot has its own health benefits. the mud pot acts as your very own natural refrigerator that keeps water cool and pristine in the summer months.

The Power of Water Therapy - Cure Yourself Naturally With This Water Home Remedy
Water therapy for various diseases from acne problems to hypertension. Read on.

Help!! Washing face with hot water ruined my facial skin - Reader's Query 
Now to the abuse of water. Never ever wash your face with hot water. Cool water or in some cases lukewarm water can be used. But hot water is a strict no-no. 

Water as a wake-up aid
Did you know that an early morning cold water bath can perk you up and  make you feel refreshed for the day?

Spring Water That Imparts Youthfulness
Read about the unique spring water at some place that claims to impart youthfulness.

Water to cure minor ills.  
Did you know that you can use water to cure coughs, fever, constipation etc. Read on to find out more

All about Baths 
All you wanted to know about baths can be fond in the above article.

Bath - Inexpensive luxury of summer months 
With summer months approaching, you can indulge yourself in a leisurely bath to pamper and rejuvenate yourself.

Oil bath during Diwali 
Who hasn't heard of the traditional oil bath during Diwali. Massaging yourself with oils and bathing is a wonderful ritual that also guarantees silky, smooth skin. 

Comments

  1. Water is life, and perhaps awareness will cause earthlings to take better care.

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  2. Krupa3:20 PM

    I've been wondering, how much our lack of regard for water on this planet has contributed to climate change

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  3. Without water you can't think about of Life, its fully combination of Hydrogen and Oxegen that most useful for lives

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