Pastor, Is Your Balance, Well? (part 2) 

Proper nutrition and regular exercise are essential to overall wellness.[1]  This reality leads to holistic health and fosters longevity.  An intentional plan to pursue and embrace this balance of diet and exercise is critical in maximizing ministry effectiveness. 

The Wonder of Water 

Part of nutrition is realizing the necessity of water.  The requirement of proper hydration cannot be over-stated.  Because the human body is mostly comprised of water, the process of hydration is a continuous cycle of daily intake and helps to eliminate the dangers of constipation, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.[2]  

Water bears many benefits to the body including:  oxidation, lubrication, cleansing, and purging.  Further, immune systems, mucous membranes, energy levels, thought processes, and other biochemical exchanges are severely impacted if water intake is not maintained at a proper level. 

While there are some variances in recommending an amount of daily water intake, nutritionists generally recommend that a person drink at least one-half of their body weight in ounces of water every day.[3]  An emphasis must be made upon the drinking of pure water, which is, drinking primarily water only, restricting the consumption of beverages that simply contain water, such as coffee, tea, sodas, and other beverages.[4]  

Application 

Develop.   If you do not drink plain water, you may have to develop a taste for it.  Are you willing to create this essential habit?

Deter.  Drinking water before and between meals may help deter over-eating.  Do you drink enough water?

Dehydration.  Many people are extremely close to dehydration, but do not realize the symptoms.  Have you embraced the vitality of water to overall health?

© Jim Fisher, Ph.D.
Christian Education and Leadership Concepts, LLC.
CEandLC@gmail.com
Fit for the Fight, May 2012