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Why your child's bone strength depends on that glass of water

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July 02, 2025

Water strengthens children's bones In our fast-paced world filled with fizzy drinks and sugary juices, one of the simplest and most overlooked health tips for growing children is this: drink enough water.

Why your child's bone strength depends on that glass of water

Recently, a reminder came not from a doctor or dietician, but from a trusted voice in the realm of Ayurveda.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Acharya Balkrishna stressed the importance of water intake from a young age. "If the body doesn't get enough water from childhood, bones, too, will suffer. So, make it a habit early on to ensure your children drink adequate water every day."

We often associate hydration with quenching thirst or cooling down on a hot day. But water is a crucial building block of the body. Around 60% of our body is water, and it plays a vital role in every function, from digestion to circulation.

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