Stay hydrated for a healthy body

Last updated on June 30th, 2024 at 04:07 pm

Did you know drinking enough water can reduce the risk of kidney stones? On the other hand, dehydration can decrease athletic performance by up to 30%.

As we all know, temperatures are high these days, so staying hydrated is very important.

Almost 60% of the human body is composed of water. This percentage shows how important water is for keeping us healthy. It is very essential for our overall health, as it plays an important role in various essential functions of the body. It also helps to balance body temperature, digest food, protect joints, and remove waste from our bodies.

Note: Individual water needs can differ, but it is better to have around 8 glasses (2 liters) of water per day for most people.

Why is staying hydrated important?

Regulates Body Temperature: Water helps to regulate your body temperature through sweating and respiration.

Supports Organ Function: Sufficient water consumption supports proper function of your kidneys, liver, and other vital organs.

Improves Physical Performance: Being properly hydrated is essential for maintaining physical performance, endurance, and stamina, especially during exercise.

Improved Digestion: Water helps in the digestion of food and prevents constipation and also keeps your stomach and intestines healthy.

Flushes Out Toxins: Enough water helps flush out waste products and toxins from your body.

Maintains Blood Pressure: Proper hydration helps to maintain blood pressure.

Boosts Skin Health: Drinking enough water helps to keep your skin hydrated and can improve its elasticity and appearance.

Prevents Headaches: Dehydration can create headaches and migraines so staying hydrated may reduce their frequency.

Signs of Dehydration

• Feeling thirsty
• Feeling tired
• Dry mouth and skin
• Feels irritating and confusing
• Sunken eyes
• Dark yellow and bad smelling urine
• Urinating less often than usual
• Rapid heartbeat and breathing
  
  

Tips for staying hydrated

Stay hydrated throughout the day: Instead of drinking large amounts at once, drink water slowly.

Add flavor to water: Adding different flavors like lemon juice, orange juice, mango juice to water changes its taste which helps to encourage people to drink more water than usual. 

Consume foods that help to keep you hydrated: Consume fruits like orange, cucumber, grapes, watermelon which contain high amount of water which helps you to stay hydrated.

Set reminder: If you find it difficult to remember, you can set alarms to remind you to drink water.

Carry a water bottle: Carrying a water bottle is essential as it helps you to drink water whenever and wherever you like.

Therefore, staying hydrated is important for your health which helps your body to function properly, improves mental performance, and improves overall well-being. 

Remember to prioritize enough water for a healthier and more balanced life.