9 Water Benefits – The Natural Power of Water
Our bodies are around 60% water so it only seems logical to drink it. We all get told from a young age that drinking water is good for us. Many people don’t like the tasteless nature of it and would only drink if encouraged or desperate. Well the taste of water may be considered boring by some, but the power of water is anything but. In this blog we will explore the amazing benefit that can be experienced by maintaining hydration.
Energy Levels and Brain Function
The body’s state of hydration has a direct impact on brain performance and can even affect memory. The brain is actually 73% water. So, it is of no surprise that drinking more water can encourage focus, concentration and attentiveness. Studies reveal that dehydration can lead to a slight shrinkage of the brain’s cells. This is what leads to inefficient performance.
Treat Headaches – Water Helps Prevent Hangovers
One common symptom of dehydration is to experience headaches and/or migraines. In addition to improving the overall function of the brain and body, water can be beneficial in reducing the intensity and duration of headaches. The shrinking of the brain cells that is caused by dehydration is often felt in the form of a migraine. Those who are no strangers to alcohol will be all too familiar with this feeling because dehydration is a key element when suffering from a hangover. This is due to alcohol being diuretic, meaning that it makes you need to urinate more often than usual, and this is what causes dehydration. Therefore, drinking water can help to ease some of the symptoms suffered during a hangover. So, the next time you are out drinking, try to have a glass of water between drinks and a large glass before bed to counteract the dehydration.
Relieve Constipation
Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movement and difficulty passing stool. By increasing the bodily fluids within the body, constipation can be negated. This is why those suffering from constipation, are often told by their doctors to increase the amount of water that they are consuming. Dehydration can actually encourage constipation. The body taking fluids from your digestive system before many other areas of the body in the case of dehydration. Your body absorbs the water from your gut which stalls the digestive process and leads to the uncomfortable feeling in your stomach.
Help With Weight Loss
In relation to weight loss, there are many benefits that can be experienced though drinking water often. By drinking a glass of water before meals, you can effectively partially fill your stomach before even taking a bite of your meal! Whats more, water has no calories so by drinking a glass before you eat, you can also reduce overall calorie intake. If that wasn’t enough, drinking water often can help to increase your metabolism. This improves your ability to actually burn calories.
Flush Out Toxins
Water helps the body to flush out any toxins through the release of sweat and urine. Frequently drinking water can help to prevent problems with kidneys lungs and liver, all of which work to detoxify the body. The more water you drink, the better your body will be at flushing unwanted substances.
Improves Skin Condition
With regard to the skin, water helps to reduce the affects of wear and tear that comes with age. This is done by ensuring skin tissues are replenished, moisturised and elasticity in the skin is restored. Dehydration negatively affects the skin because one of the ways in which the body looks to regain some water is by withdrawing it from the skin.
Maximise Physical Performance
Physical performance can suffer if we do not remain hydrated. This becomes even more vital when partaking in any physical activity or when in hot climates. In fact, it only takes a 2% loss in the body’s water content levels for the symptoms of dehydration to be experienced. Being dehydrated can have a negative effect on muscles as without water, muscles cannot contract properly. In addition, a lack of water can have a detrimental affect on the recovery of muscles after a workout. Maintaining an optimum level of hydration helps to control body temperature, improve motivation and reduce fatigue. Proper hydration also helps to keep joints lubricated which reduces the risk of any joint pain. Furthermore, water can help to build your immune system preventing flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
Prevents Bad Breath
Besides maybe eating some cheese or downing a cup of coffee, dehydration is also a popular cause of unpleasant breath. Drinking water promotes good oral health as any leftover food is washed away and the PH level in the mouth is further neutralised.
Better Mood
Similar to a car that has been well oiled and maintained, water can be seen as the body’s oil. Therefore just as a car sounds and feels a lot smother when it is regularly oiled, your body will feel a lot better with constant water. By operating at a more optimum physical level and flushing out unneeded substances, your general happiness will be increased as one of your basic needs are satisfied.
So what are you waiting for… Get some water down you, you’ll feel better for it regardless of what condition you are in. If you are in need of a bit of flavour, check out or blog on infused water!
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