The human body needs water in order to sustain itself it is necessary to flush out any foreign objects, it supports our organs, tissues and cells and it helps to control the body’s temperature, supports the joints and prevents constipation. Water aids the digestion process by breaking down foods in which to assist minerals to dissolve into the body. There are a number of ways to determine if the body is hydrated, the elasticity of the skin an example of this is when the skin is pinched if it stays pulled together this is an sign of dehydration another is the color of an individual’s urine if dark