Sayan Na, Heeju Kim, Jung-ah Won


Did You Know that Water is Good for Our Health?


             The experts and doctors say that we need to 'drink enough water' for our health. Is it  true that we can be healthier just by drinking plenty of water? Look at the change of the woman in the picture. Sarah, 42, was hoping to solve her headache and poor digestion. Her nutritionists told her to drink up to three liters of liquid a day for her body to function at its best. Although the only thing she has changed is the amount of water she drinks, her health problems are solved and her skin looks brighter and healthier.



EIE Students Do Not \Drink Recommended Amount of Water
             Then what about the EIE students? According to our survey, only 8% of EIE students drink more than 1500 mL (about 7 glasses) a day. 5% only drink a glass of water in a day, 28% drink 1-2 glasses, and also 28% drink 2-3 glasses a day. Students who drink 4-5 glasses of water a day take 18% and 13% drink 5-7 glasses. Considering that the WHO recommends to drink 8 glasses of water a day, more than half of students drink insufficient water. To encourage EIE students to drink more water, this article will explain the function of water in our body, and why we need to drink sufficient water.



Why water is important?
             There is a relationship between blood circulation and metabolism. Our body is composed of 72% water. Water makes up blood which is included in the circulatory system. So, drinking the ideal amount of water is good for your circulatory system. Blood circulation conveys essential nutrients and oxygen and takes waste matter and carbon dioxide from the tissues. And other organs like those in the digestive system or some of the body’s tissues can work better with adequate oxygen levels.



             Sufficient water consumption also promotes the digestive process. Drinking water helps you break down food so you can intake foods more easily. Water is also necessary for the disposal of wastes through perspiration, urine and feces. Additionally, if you drink water when you have your meal, water can fill your stomach. Since, consuming too much food is not good for your digestive system, water intake during your meal can lead you to eat only moderate amounts of food and to have better digestive ability.
             Drinking water is also good for fatigue recovery. Fatigue is a subjective feeling of tiredness which is distinct from weakness, and has a gradual onset. Blood circulation and metabolism are the things that are highly related to fatigue. Therefore, as water enhances blood circulation and metabolism, one will not feel fatigue easily when adequate water has been consumed.
             Not only is sufficient water beneficial for your inner body, it is also helpful for your skin. To maintain your skin health, it is important to give moisture to your skin. Drinking enough water is the best way to do it. The positive effect of water in the skin has been proven by the case of Sarah, who is mentioned in the introduction. Sarah, 42 years old, started to drink 3L of water a day and her wrinkles disappeared and her skin tone became cleaner and brighter




How to Drink Water
One thing that most people miss about water consumption is to drink proper amounts of water several times a day. This habit helps to balance our bodies. Our bodies need to be in balance so that bodily functions occur smoothly. If you drink a lot of water at one time, it will disturb the balance which could adversely affect your health. Consequently, drink one cup for 8 times per day at even intervals.


To Sum Up
Water makes the circulatory system active, which in turn facilitates metabolism. Water enables the body to remove waste matter, and maintain energy levels. Therefore, drink plenty of water, but do not forget the good drinking habits! Split the amount of water you will drink and drink slowly.





We attached where the kitchenettes are in the ECC, hoping that EIE students be healthy with sufficient water consumption.