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Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water.
Keeping your body hydrated is crucial to maintaining health.
Despite the human body being over 70% water many people still do not drink enough water
throughout the day.
Here are ten messages from your body that let you know when you need more water and
how much you should drink.
Here we list down Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water.
1.
Sluggish Immune System: If it seems like it takes you longer than
usual to rebound from a cold or other illness then you might not be drinking enough water.
Water helps your body to clear itself of wastes.
If there isn’t enough water for it to clean itself it will borrow water from your organs,
impeding their ability to function optimally.
Drink plenty of water when sick to speed recovery.
2.
Dry Mouth, Skin or Eyes: Feeling like your tongue has turned into sandpaper
is not a welcome feeling.
If you’ve already reaching for a refreshing beverage to stave it off make sure it’s
water as sodas or coffee can dehydrate you further.
If your skin and eyes feel dry they’ll thank you for the drink as they too need water to
stay healthy and perform their jobs at peak performance.
3.
Headache: One of the most noticeable signs that you’re
lacking in hydration is headache.
A mild, headache may be your body’s way of saying it needs a drink of water.
Your body compensates for it by taking water from your blood, which affects how much oxygen
your brain gets and leads to headache.
Instead of reaching for aspirin when you notice a headache try downing a glass of cool water.
4.
Dark Colored Urine: The best litmus test to check your water levels
is to pay attention to the color of urine when you use the restroom.
If your urine is clear or light colored keep up the good work!
You’re drinking enough water!
If it’s darker in color it is an indication that you need to take in more water.
Reduced frequency of urination is also a sign of dehydration.
5.
Fatigue: Feeling tired when you haven’t had enough
water is another confusing signal.
Again, avoid reaching for soda or coffee to get a shot of energy.
Just as your body will take water from your blood and lead to a headache the same principles
apply here.
The drop in oxygen leads to feeling tired and lethargic.
A glass of water may be all you need to perk up your afternoon.
6.
Weight Gain: One of the many benefits of being adequately
hydrated is being able to keep excess weight off.
If your body isn’t getting enough water it will hold onto what it does get causing
the scale to go up.
Don’t skimp on the water if you’re dieting.
Water won’t add any calories to your daily intake and it will help keep your shape trim
while it cools you down.
7.
Joint Pain: Just as your body needs water to function
properly your joints need water to do the same.
Your joints need water to stay lubricated.
When they don’t have enough water they’ll borrow it from somewhere else.
Similarly the cushions between your spinal vertebra need water to help absorb shock from
your movements.
Drinking more water might not cure all joint pain but it certainly couldn’t hurt.