Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church

Health Ministries

Wellness Challenge

Drink 6 to 8 Cups of Water Every Day

Water helps to...

Keep the skin soft and beautiful
The body cool and operating at peak efficiency
Prevent fatigue
Improve physical performance
Improve the circulation of blood
Improve mental function
Enables the kidneys to purify the blood and remove wastes
Lower the risk for bladder cancer, heart disease, stroke, headaches, constipation, and kidney stones

Ways to Increase your water intake...

Drink in the morning when you first get up, in the evening when you get home, and again before going to bed at night.
Drink before any physical activity such as walking, hiking, or biking.
Drink at least every half hour during your activity as well.
Keep a bottle of water beside your desk at work.
Drink often throughout the day.
Drink before meals.
Water can help diminish appetite if trying to lose weight. Carry water with you when travelling.
Drink often when flying as the air is very dry.