Staying hydrated, especially during the summer, is so important to a healthy lifestyle. Our bodies are made up of almost 70% water. When water is not present, the body starts to break down and problems can occur. Most people don’t realize they are dehydrated! Many times, the feeling of thirst is actually mistaken for a feeling of hunger. With readily available medications, it is easy to want them to help with some common complaints such as muscle soreness, weight loss, headaches- when in reality something so simple as water can cure so much! Read about the health benefits of water here, your body will thank you later.
- Reduces kidney stones:
- Kidney stones are a result of a buildup of mineral deposits in the kidneys
- Drinking water dilutes salts and minerals
- Stones cannot form in diluted urine
- Helps reduce the chance of urinary tract infections
- Helps with digestion:
- Helps dissolve waste particles
- Helps pass them through the digestive tract
- If dehydrated, the body absorbs all the water, leaving colon dry
- Hard to pass stool
- Clearer skin:
- Hydrated cells are plump, eliminating the look of wrinkles and lines
- Flushes out impurities and increases blood flow
- Skin looks younger and healthier
- Moisturizes
- Reduces the risk of acne
- Increase workout time:
- Helps lubricate joints
- Prevents muscle cramping
- Help exercise time to be longer and harder
- Boost your energy:
- Dehydration makes you feel tired
- Helps your heart pump blood efficiently
- Helps blood transport necessary nutrients and oxygen to cells
- Lose weight:
- Cold water boosts metabolism
- Gives the sense of fullness, helping to eat less
- Drink some water before eating each meal
- Boosts Immune system:
- Helps fight against illness
- Helps when sick, reducing the loss of body fluids
- Prevent nausea and vomiting
- Regulates body temperature:
- Helps cool the body when it is evaporated from skin
- Keeping body at a constant body temperature
- Helps with bad breath:
- Bad breath can be a sign of dehydration
- Keeps mouth wet
- Helps wash away bacteria and food particles
- Save money:
- Tap water is inexpensive
- Drinking water as opposed to sugary drinks will save you money at the grocery and long term-from health problems
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It is more important to love our body, always keep it safe. Thanks for your ideas about the benefits of drinking water.
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You have covered almost every benefit of drinking water. But we must need to know what water we are drinking? That water must be virus and impurities free and mineral reach. I Would like to suggest drink Kangen water that helps to reduce body acid level and reduce the chances of diseases like Cancer and diabetes. and helps to reduce weight.
We all know that drinking water is very essential for our body, but nowadays because of pollution and other factors natural resources are full of virus and harmful bacteria that can damage our body. So drinking clean purified water is very important. Must say that it’s a very interesting blog.