Why Is It Important To Stay Hydrated?

Have you discovered that you're not a water person and you can go for long hours without drinking water? You have probably heard countless people tell you to learn how to drink water as it is important for your health (but you just don't see the need).

Since you have heard others (even doctors) say how staying hydrated is a must, you have decided to do a bit of research to find out more about the importance of drinking water.

You've made the right decision, and as your health buddy, I've got you covered. All you have to do is forget that you were once not a water person and open your mind to accept every information that you will read about hydration in this article.?

Plus, I have prepared tips to stay hydrated that you can adopt. Now, let's get right into the main dish.?

5 Reasons Why Hydration Is Important

Staying hydrated sounds simple but it is a vital factor in maintaining good health. Hence, it shouldn't be overlooked.?

If you are struggling to drink the right amount of water required daily (as advised by health professionals), here are 5 reasons why you should consider staying hydrated.

1. Improves your skin?

I am sure you are curious to know how drinking water can help improve your skin. Well, It's not a myth that water gives you clear skin.?

Not only do skin care products help your skin to be clear and healthy, but water also helps it to reduce wrinkles, keep your body hydrated and refreshed, and help maintain your skin's elasticity.?

So, if you have just been using skincare products to have clear skin and you don't drink enough water, then your routine isn't complete.?

2. Regulate Temperature?

One potential damage dehydration causes is heat stroke. Studies have shown that not drinking enough water makes your body store heat rather than excrete the heat in the form of sweat - which leads to some deadly heat-related diseases.?

In other words, hydration helps you sweat while you're overheated during tedious activities or during summer while keeping your body cool.?

3. Improved Brain Performance

If you have been finding it hard to concentrate or think clearly, it is probably due to dehydration. Drinking more water daily can help your brain function faster, regulate your mood, and also quicken your reaction time.?

Stay hydrated so you can focus properly at work, school, or during your daily activities.?

4. Quick and Proper Digestion?

One reason why you experience heartburn, constipation, bloating, and other stomach discomfort is due to dehydration. Your body (digestive organs) needs water to digest food quickly and fast.?

Water breaks down soluble fiber in your diet to maintain digestion.?

5. Healthier Heart?

Hydration = healthy heart. Studies have shown that the blood is mostly made of water. Hence, if you do not drink enough water your blood will clot and become concentrated. This could lead to an imbalance of some vital minerals that are crucial to the proper functioning of the heart.?

Tips On How To Stay Hydrated

If you are not a water person or don't ever remember to drink water or don't see the need to always drink water, these tips below will help you stay hydrated as required.?

1. Drink at least 2 to 3 cups of water when you wake up in the morning. This helps to rehydrate your body and release toxins that might have been stored overnight in your body. (Remember the urine is always dark in the morning, so drinking water flushes out the bad in your system through urine.)
2. Drink water before and after every meal. This sounds too much, I know. But drinking water before eating helps you digest properly. Basically, the trick is to drink water whenever you feel thirsty.?
3. You can drink low-calorie beverages. If you are the type that doesn't like water, this grooms you to the process of staying hydrated.
4. Get a reusable water bottle. There are different water bottles that you can get. You can get the one with the time marks on it.?

There are some symptoms of dehydration that you won't want to experience, particularly if you have severe dehydration. These symptoms can affect your total well-being, and they are as follows;

• Muscle cramps.
• Confusion.
• Kidney disease.
• Decreased urination.
• Fatigue.
• Dry mouth.
• Rapid heartbeat.
• Dark-colored urine.
• Trouble urinating.

If you ever experience any of these symptoms, ensure you go see a doctor.

How much water should you drink in a day?

The amount of water you should drink daily depends on certain factors like your age, medical condition, gender, activity level, and a lot more factors.?

However, men are required to drink 13 cups of water daily, which equals 3 liters. Women (pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers) should drink up to 9 to 12 cups a day. While children should drink 8 cups of water.?

All of this information is provided by medical professionals. But as your health buddy, I'd say, drink as much water as you can. Don't drink less than 6 cups if you're an adult and you'd be just fine.?

Water Is Life

The truth is if you want to have good health, drink water! Water helps your organs to function properly. It has more importance than you think, and you'd be doing yourself more harm than good by being dehydrated.?

So, drink water and live healthy!?

P.S. I was drinking water while writing this, so be like me and drink water always ;).?

I hope you find this content helpful. So, will you be trying the tips to stay hydrated?

Let me know your plans in the comment section. As always, I am very interested in your viewpoint.?

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I am Ifeoluwa Oluwafemi , a direct-response copywriter. I help business owners, coaches, and consultants in the health and fitness industry craft articles, newsletters, and product descriptions.?

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