Weight loss – believe it or not water has been used for years by dieters an effective appetite suppressant.
Healthy skin – remember we are made up of water so water is great for your complexion. Water will replenish skin tissues, moisturize skin and increase your skins elasticity.
Mood – dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue and even muscle cramps. Staying hydrated helps your brain, heart and muscles. If your body feels good so does your mind – water provides energy for the body.
Reduces the risk of Cancer – Related to the digestive system, studies show drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder and colon cancer.
Reduce the risk of UTIs – drinking water helps dilute your urine, urinating more frequently, allows the bacteria to be flushed from your urinary tract before an infection can start.
Benefits of Yoga
Flexibility – You are never too old to improve flexibility. No need to be able to stretch like a gymnast, yoga poses should safely stretching your muscles, which will increase your range of motion and lubricate joints. Yoga stretches not only your muscles but all of the soft tissues of your body; such as the ligaments, tendons and the fascia sheath that surrounds your muscles. Regardless of your experience level with yoga, you should see benefits quickly.
Strength – Yoga can help you build strength and endurance by focusing less on movement and more precise alignment in poses. Many of the poses, such as downward dog, upward dog, and the plank pose, build upper-body strength. This becomes essential as people age. Standing poses, if you hold them, build strength in your hamstrings, quadriceps, and abdominal muscles. Poses that strengthen the lower back include upward dog and the chair pose. When practiced correctly, nearly all poses build core strength in the deep abdominal muscles. Certain styles of yoga can be more vigorous than others and will help you improve muscle tone.
Reduce Stress – Even first timers tend to feel less stressed and more relaxed. Certain yoga styles include specific meditation techniques to quiet the endless mind noise that often cause stress. Other yoga styles center around deep breathing techniques to focus the mind on the breath.
The only way to be certain of all that yoga can do for you is to try it for yourself and see.
If you are pregnant or have a pre-existing health condition: Consult your health care provider before starting a yoga program. Your health care provider can help you know how to judge what type and level of yoga exercise is safe for you.