Soft drinks and alcohol steal tremendous amounts of water from the body. However, even other beverages such as coffee, milk and juice require water from the body to be properly digested. Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function. Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and chemical reactions. Water is essential for proper circulation in the body.
Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the digestive tract.
Water regulates the body's cooling system. Consistent failure to drink enough water can lead to Chronic Cellular Dehydration. This condition where the body's cell are never quite hydrated enough leave them in a weaken state, vulnerable to attack from disease. It weakens the body's overall immune system and leads to chemical, nutritional and pH imbalances that can cause a host of diseases. Dehydration can occur at any time of the year, not only during the summer months when it is hot.