Our body is made up of over 75% of water, and as we all know, we cannot live without water. The fact is, we can only survive for a total of 3 days without water. Some food has water and most soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments can also contribute but nothing can replace with a pure water. Our personal requirement for body of water may vary greatly due to physical exercise, weight, and temperature. Research has shown that over 2/3 of adults do not get the body of water they require on a daily basis. Through drinking water on a regular basis you will be able to replenish your body and keep it substantially hydrated and functioning as it should be.

A majority of us wait till we’re thirsty before we drink water. By the time you are thirsty you have already lost two of more cups of the body’s water supply.  It is very important that you do not substitute softdrinks, alcohol, coffee for water. The reason behind this is that some types of beverages act as a diuretic and can cause you to lose more weight through increased urination. You may think and feel as if you are getting more water through these beverages, but the fact is that you are letting it go almost as fast as you consume it.

Everytime you exercise, you need to drink more water due to perspiration. For this your body will lose quite a bit of water. For each pound lost due to exercise, you need to drink 2 cups of water. Even when we go to sleep, our body loses water and by drinking a glass or more of water before you go to sleep, it will help your body function as it should be.   The same applies when we are sick our body needs more water than when were healthy.  When you get a cold or the flu, your body can become dehydrated quite quickly.

There are several mixed opinions as to whether purified water will actually provide benefit. But, one should consider drinking filtered water. This is a subject you should explore yourself as you determine the best type of water treatment for yourself.   Always make it a habit to drink water on a daily basis. By drinking atleast eight glasses everyday will boost your health. You should keep a bottle of water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day.

Exercise during the day one of the key ingredients to helping you get a good sleep at night. The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are to relax at night and fall asleep faster. With regular exercise you’ll notice that your quality of sleep is improved and the transition between the cycles and phases of sleep will become smoother and more regular. Physical activity during the day, you may find it easier to deal with the stress and worries of your life. Research and studies indicate that there is a direct correlation between how much we exercise and how we feel afterwards.

You should try and increase your physical activity during the day. The goal here is to give your body enough stimulation during the day so that you aren’t full of energy at night.  Your body requires a certain amount of physical activity in order to keep functioning in a healthy manner. It is also important to note that you should not be exercising three or four hours before you go to bed. The ideal exercise time is in the late afternoon or early evening. You want to make sure you expend your physical energy long before it is time for your body to rest and ready itself for sleep.

The best is to set up a schedule at least three or four times a week for a period of 30 minutes or so. You can include walking or something simple. If you prefer, you can include strenuous activities such as running, biking and swimming as well.

The goal is to increase your heart rate and strengthen the capacity of your lungs, to increase the amount of oxygen that reaches your blood stream. By adding a regular exercise activity to your daily schedule will help you to improve your overall health and help you emotionally as well. Apart from the above excercises, there are several other physical activities that you can do to your daily activities to increase your level of physical activity. If you are battling not sleeping, you’ll find aerobic exercise to be the best.

Yoga

Yoga is an exercise that gives a stimulatory result on your nervous system, especially the brain. Yoga uses breathing methods and yoga postures to increase the blood circulation to the brain, promoting regular and restful sleeping patterns. The regular practice of yoga will help you to relax as well as relieve tension and stress.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient art of breathing and movement that was developed by the Chinese monks. The movements involved are slow and precise, which is ideal if you have joint pains or you are unable to participate in high aerobic exercises. Research has shown that Tai Chi can help with insomnia by promoting relaxation.

If you do not have time to exercise on a regular basis, you should try to set a moments of an activity into your schedule. There are so many ways to do without making an effort. If possible, take the stairs instead of the elevator, get up from your chair and stretch as little things like that will do wonders for your body.

Park your car around the corner and walk that extra block or two to get to your destination. There are many small things you can change and add to increase the activity in your life. Your overall goal here is to have a healthy and well balanced life - with plenty of regular sleep and practice healthy habits will relieve tension and stress.