It is essential for our long term health and well being that we drink sufficient good quality water daily. The naturopaths recommend that we drink the water at blood temperature so drink warm water.   Hot or cold water is held at the top of the stomach while the body uses its own energy to bring it to body temperature before releasing it into the system.

We are electro magnetic beings and on a physical level

• all metabolic processes are electrical
• nerve impulses are transmitted electrico-chemically
• substances are transported through the cell walls electrically
• all body fluids contain ionized chemical elements which are excellent electrical conductors

All of this electrical activity is driven by water.

The haemoglobin that transports oxygen to every cell in the body and collects the carbon dioxide to be released from the body needs to be hydrated to work properly. Each haemoglobin molecule has 4 prongs attached to it – two are receptors for oxygen while the other two are to collect and disperse the carbon dioxide. If the haemoglobin is fully hydrated then the haemoglobin molecule is plump and the prongs stand out proud and work with optimum efficiency whereas if the body is dehydrated then the haemoglobin molecule swivels and the prongs are bent over and can’t work efficiently. Eventually the quality of the blood becomes more and more compromised.

Haemoglobin is a protein-based component of red blood cells which is primarily responsible for transferring oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Haemoglobin is actually the reason red blood cells appear red, although oxygen-rich blood is noticeably brighter than the depleted blood returning to the heart and lungs. Fresh haemoglobin is produced in the bone marrow as needed.

Essentially, haemoglobin develops a hunger for oxygen molecules. When the blood is carried into the lungs, haemoglobin proteins containing iron atoms attract whatever oxygen is available. This oxygenated blood then travels throughout the entire bloodstream, releasing oxygen into the muscles and organs. The spent red blood cells are transferred to the gastrointestinal system for disposal and new red blood cells with haemoglobin take their place in the bloodstream. As oxygen is reintroduced into the patient’s lungs, the haemoglobin refreshes itself and the other gases become waste products.

Drink at least 2 pints of water spread out over the day for at least 4 days before coming to an HK appointment with me.