Has it occurred to you today
that you are thirsty? Guess what – by the time you experience the sensation of
the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body calling for
re-hydration.Your body is composed of roughly 60% water1.
That means when we are dehydrated – and most of us spend our days constantly
dehydrated to some degree – we are affecting the performance of the majority of
our body. Nearly all of our systems do not function as well without the proper
water intake.
1.
If you don’t drink water, you will die. It's
that important. Depending on our environment, we can live only a few days
without water - maybe a week. We can live much longer without food. For most of
us, we should prioritize the consumption of water far more than we currently
do.
2.
Be less cranky. Research says dehydration can
affect your mood and make you grumpy and confused. Think clearer and be happier
by drinking more water.
3.
Perform better. Proper hydration contributes to
increased athletic performance. Water composes 75% of our muscle tissue!
Dehydration can lead to weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and electrolyte
imbalance.
4.
Have less joint pain. Drinking water can reduce
pain in your joints by keeping the cartilage soft and hydrated. This is
actually how glucosamine helps reduce joint pain, by aiding in cartilage’s
absorption of water.
5.
Flush out waste and bacteria. Our digestive
system needs water to function properly. Waste is flushed out in the form of
urine and sweat. If we don't drink water, we don't flush out waste and it
collects in our body causing a myriad of problems. Also combined with fiber,
water can cure constipation.
6.
Prevent headaches. Sometimes headaches can be
caused by dehydration, so drinking water can prevent or alleviate that nasty
head pain. Next time your head hurts, try drinking water.
7.
Make your skin glow. Our skin is the largest
organ in our body. Regular and plentiful water consumption can improve the
color and texture of your skin by keeping it building new cells properly.
Drinking water also helps the skin do it's job of regulating the body's
temperature through sweating.
8.
Feed your body. Water is essential for the
proper circulation of nutrients in the body. Water serves at the body’s
transportation system and when we are dehydrated things just can’t get around
as well.
9.
Improves your mental abilities: Drinking more
water and keeping the body well hydrated have shown to help people to improve
their cognitive abilities and mental functioning. On the other
hand, dehydration reduces the brain’s capacity for short term memory.
10.
Improves physical performance: There is a huge amount
of evidence to suggest that dehydration and poor water intake
are associated with decreased muscle performance and athletic abilities. Good
water intake helps increase the physical performance by helping the heart pump
better, as it keeps the blood more fluid and increases oxygen transport to the
muscles. Furthermore, good water intake also helps to keep the body cool, and
the muscles and joints work more efficiently. Not only can athletes use this to
their benefit—drinking more water also keeps you energetic and feel less
fatigued throughout your stressful day at work.
11.
Helps expel toxins: Drinking an adequate amount
of water helps to remove water soluble toxins from the body by sweat and
through the kidneys. Water flushes your system and cleanses the body clean of
certain toxic waste products that tend to build up in tissues and organs.
12.
Helps lose weight:You read that correctly!
Drinking more water can help you lose those extra pounds. Some studies have shown that people who increased their
water intake while dieting lost more weight that those who kept to minimum
levels. Drinking more water helps to delay the feeling of hunger, so the next
time you feel hungry and find yourself reaching for junk food, drink water
instead. As water fills the stomach, it tends to allay the sense of hunger, so
the net calorie consumption is decreased. Furthermore, water also increases the
body’s metabolism. And of course, drinking water instead of cola when you feel
thirsty is definitely going to cut those extra unhealthy calories.
13.
Reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke: Drinking
more water helps to keep the blood more fluid. This helps prevent clot
formation in blood vessels which supply the heart and the brain that could
jeopardize the oxygen supply to these vital areas, result in fatality. Adequate
water intake also helps keep
blood pressure in check by excreting excess salt out of the body.
High salt retention in the body is one of the primary culprits that lead to
high blood pressure. By keeping blood pressure in check, most of the
complications of high blood pressure can be averted.
14.
Improves bowel function: Constipation is common
in people who consume less than the adequate amount of water required. Doctors
advise their patients to increase their water consumption as a first step in
preventing constipation.
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