Water has many health benefits but not all people know about these, it is pretty general knowledge that the majority of the human body is made up of around 60% percent of water and our blood has 90% of water.
You may know that it is necessary to drink plenty of water when the temperature rises outside. But being hydrated is a daily requirement, no matter what the temperature says. Unluckily, many people do not drink enough water, especially the elderly.
Drinking enough water every day is not at the top of several people’s priority lists.
We still don't drink sufficient water at a time and we find ourselves being dehydrated.
Some signs of being dehydrated are
- Increased thirst
- Feeling tired or sleepy
- Dry mouth
- Dry skin
- Dizziness
- The urine of a darker hue
- Decreased urine output
- Headache
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All the cells and organs of the body need water to work properly. Here are a few reasons why you should drink water daily
1. Helps with bowel movements
Drinking water not only removes toxins from your body but also brings the feeling of needing to pass stools. When your bowel movement gets continuous, you start releasing waste and toxins on a daily basis not only does water detox the body it also helps decrease swelling and keeps your body clean. Dehydration can also lead to digestive problems like constipation.
2. Fills you up
Drinking water in the morning not only removes your sleepiness but also assists fill you up so that you don't eat much food, which is a good way to decrease food intake and also helps in cutting pounds if you're trying to lose weight.
3. Stimulates the growth of red blood cells
Drinking water during an empty stomach stimulates the growth of red blood cells, thus making the blood more oxygenated and giving you a feeling of energized and freshness.
4. Relieves headaches
Headaches in the morning or whole day are normally an indicator that you are not drinking sufficient water. Drinking 8 ounces of water or more in the morning can help decrease headaches.
5.Helps your immune system
Water is necessary to your immune system to keep a strong balance of fluids in your body and this will lead to a decrease in infections. Having water on an empty stomach in the morning will aid you in boosting your immune system and reduce the possibility of sickness.
6. Increases energy
Having water helps in increasing energy because it stimulates the development of red blood cells, this keeps you energized throughout the day.
7. Clears your skin
Drinking enough water keeps your skin clean and glowing. Most of the time acne develops from rough bowel movements, once that becomes systematic, toxins will start to leave the body and help you detoxify.
8. Increases your metabolic rate
Drinking hot water is expected to raise one's metabolic rate by nearly 24%, this helps your body burn through many calories and helps you in digesting and assimilating food much faster.
9. It lubricates the joints
Arthritis pain and stiffness are the results of not cushioning the joints properly, water can help by lubricating these areas and providing padding. Also, these symptoms are the result of raised friction between cartilage surfaces.
10. It forms saliva and mucus
Saliva supports us to digest our food and helps in keeping the mouth, nose, and eyes moist. Drinking water also helps in keeping the mouth clean.
11. It improves concentration
Your brain is made up of mostly water, drinking it helps you in improving concentration and cognition. Your mood and emotions can also be balanced.
12. Prevent kidney stones
Wastes from your blood in the form of urine can be removed from kidneys by drinking water. Insufficient water can cause kidney stones and other problems.
13. Helps Weight loss
Drinking water helps increase your metabolism, removes toxins from the body, and acts as a hunger suppressant. Also, Having more water helps your body stop keeping water, leading you to release those extra pounds of water weight
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