Water makes up about two thirds of who we are and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body. This explains why we feel so much better when we’re drinking enough of it. Learn why you should drink more water:
10 Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
Since your brain is made up of mostly water, drinking it helps you think, concentrate better and be more alert. Dehydration can hinder your attention span, memory, and motor skills. Feeling tired is one of the first signs of dehydration and filling back up on fluids could eliminate the sleepiness (Modafinil).
2. Promotes Weight Loss
Studies have found that when people drink water before a meal, they lose weight faster than those who did not drink water. Water helps us eat less by making us feel full and also speeds up metabolism. It removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
- Flushes Out Toxins
Waste is flushed out of the body in the form of urine and sweat. If we don’t flush out waste from the body, it collects and causes a myriad of problems. Kidneys are crucial to keeping our systems running smoothly. Kidneys remove waste, help control blood pressure, and balance fluids. Keep those kidneys in tip-top shape by drinking up that H2O.
- Improves Skin Complexion
Adequate water consumption can improve the texture and color of your skin by keeping it building new cells properly. It also helps the skin regulate your body’s temperature through sweating.
- Maintains Regularity
Digestion is added because water is essential to digest food and prevents constipation. In the large intestine, water combines with fiber to increase the bulk of the stools, reduce transit time and make elimination easier. When you don’t drink enough water, the colon pulls fluids from stools, which increases your risk of constipation.
- Boosts Immune System
You are less likely to get sick if you guzzle water. Drinking enough water helps fight against flu, heart attacks, and other ailments.
- Natural Headache Remedy
A good way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people.
- Prevents Cramps & Sprains
Proper hydration keeps the cartilage around our joints hydrated and supple, ensuring that our joints stay lubricated. It also protects our spinal cord and tissues, keeping us healthy from the inside out. Geagan explains that cartilage—the rubbery material that coats our bones—is about 85 percent water. To keep this protective material healthy, we need to keep hydrated.
9. Puts You in a Good Mood
When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel amazing! Water refreshes us so much that it actually improves our state of mind. Even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively impact your mood.
- Lower Your Chances of Some Types of Cancer.
Research has found that the greater the water intake, the lower the likelihood of bladder cancer. This is believed to be because urinating more frequently prevents the buildup of bladder carcinogens. Proper hydration may also reduce the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer.
A good way to increase your water intake is to carry a bottle everywhere with you so that you have a visual reminder that you need to drink more water. Eating more raw fruits and vegetables can also help. They are actually dense in water. You can get water from food, not just from drinks. You’ll know when you’re drinking enough water when you urinate frequently and with light color. For more vital tips, make an appointment with Dr. Samm ND today!
In Balanced Health,
