1. The Absolute Necessity of Water
Dr. Greg M. Bosshardt MS, DC

2. Basic Cell Biology
Every cells is filled with a water based substance called cytosol.
This is the matrix that allows a cell to live!
Water plays a role in ALL cellular functions!

3. What DOESN’T it do? Food Truck Power plant Postal Service
Internet/telephone
Garbage removal/sanitation
Heating/Cooling
And Everything Else

4. Kidney Function

5. Simply Put… Just the opposite of the EPA!
Water is required to transport metabolic waste out of your body.
The more water you flush, the better chance of avoiding Kidney Stones!

6. Water for your Brain
Water provides vital protection and buoyancy for your brain.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid is a critical player in a healthy brain.
This fluid is constantly being made and reabsorbed by your brain, and having enough water is key!

7. Mind on your Money? You need Water on your Mind
Mild dehydration (1-3% of body weight) can impair brain function in both men and women.
Low levels of dehydration can also impact energy levels and memory.
Not to mention increased headaches.

8. Cardiovascular Health
Adequate hydration makes your heart’s job much easier.
Your body would much rather deal with too much than not enough

9. Water and Digestion

11. Digestion Provides a mechanism for nutrient absorption
Facilitates nerve impulses
Increases motility
Prevents blockage
Protects the lower GI track

12. Digestion

13. Water Management

15. How much Water? Recommendations vary Mayo Clinic says 2.2-3 Liters
Half your body weight in ounces
1 Quart per 50 lbs. Of body weight
Again, more tends to be better

16. Too Much?
Water intoxication can occur but, only when excess of 6 Liters are consumed quickly without any salt or electrolytes.
While 6 liters in a short time can kill you, that should not be the justification for only drinking 6 oz. the entire day!

17. How to drink more water Carry a Snow Fit water bottle
Track your water intake on fit bit and gloat about it on Facebook
Drink it until you like it
If you just don’t like the taste, get a filter or just drink unsweetened herbal tea for a week and then reassess

18. It’s true, you are 60% water…
So don’t be less than yourself!

19. Nature’s BEST medicine
This miracle treatment can lower blood pressure,
Prevent insulin resistance,
Improve mental health,
Fight cardiovascular disease,
Increase energy,
Lower cholesterol,
Improve longevity,
And increase overall performance in almost every aspect of your life

20. #1 reason we don’t
TIME!

21. Motivators

22. “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.”
Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University
“Associations were the strongest for cardiovascular disease mortality. The time spent sitting was independently associated with total mortality, regardless of physical activity level” [emphasis mine]

23. Moving “Pain has a harder time hitting a moving target!”
10,000 Steps each day!
Limit sitting!