Benefits of Drinking enough Water daily

Benefits of Drinking enough Water daily

Drinking sufficient amount of water everyday is a must for overall good health. 

1. Good for the Skin    

Drinking water gives you a radiant, healthy, younger- looking skin. This is true since skin is part of the body organ and just like any other part of the body it must be nourished. Drink more water. Drinking at least 8 glasses a day will help get rid of the body and skin of toxins. Many people often report that by increasing their water intake, their skin has a more radiant glow. Those who suffer from acne have reported the same results. Nothing will happen overnight, but even a good couple of weeks of increasing water intake should be enough for you to see how hydration affects your own skin. If your skin is not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling. 

2. Weight Loss Aid

Scientists found that drinking two eight-ounce glasses of water before meals can help defeat appetite and hence support your weight loss efforts. When you drink water, it fills your stomach and reduces the tendency to eat more. It helps increase the rate at which the body burns fat, and promotes the breakdown and elimination of fat cells. Calorie-free water is also a great replacement for high-calorie drinks. 

3. Improves Mood

Research indicates that mild dehydration can negatively affect your mood and ability to think. In a study, it was found that being dehydrated can take a toll on your mood and cognitive function. The color of your urine is a good indicator of your level of hydration. The lighter the color the better the level of hydration and vice versa. 

4. Relieves Fatigue

If you often feel tired, there is a high chance that it could be due to inadequate consumption of water which makes the body function less efficiently. In fact, fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration.

When there is less water in the body, there is a drop of blood volume which causes the heart to work harder to pump oxygenated blood out in the bloodstream, and other major organs also work less efficiently. Thus, drinking adequate water can help your body function better and reduce fatigue. 

5. Relief from Headaches and Migraines

If you have a headache or migraine, the first thing that you can do to get some relief is drink plenty of water. Headaches and migraines are often caused by dehydration. In a study, researchers found that increasing water intake helped reduce the total number of hours and intensity of headaches.

6. Digestion and Constipation

Water also improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. This helps in digestion and prevents constipation. Inadequate water in the body often results in constipation as the colon pulls water from the stools to maintain hydration, thereby making them harder and difficult to pass. Drinking sufficient water boosts your metabolism and helps the body properly break down food. This helps your digestive system work well and promotes regular bowel movements. Warm water, in particular, is good for digestive health. 

7. Flushes Out Toxins

Water is an excellent detoxifier as it helps flush out toxins from your body and get rid of waste primarily through sweat and urine.It also promotes kidney function and reduces kidney stones by diluting the salts and minerals in urine that cause kidney stones.Though you need to drink adequate amount of water throughout the day, experts warn against drinking too much water as it may reduce your kidneys’ ability to filter out waste. Thus, it is recommended to drink the amount of water your body requires. As the amount of water required by the body tends to differ from one person to another, it is usually suggested to drink to your thirst, and also include other fluids and foods with high water content in your diet. 

8. Muscles Performance

 If you don’t drink enough water during physical activity, your performance can suffer. As little as a 2% loss of fluids can have a noticeable affect on your athletic abilities. So when you’re exercising and sweating, make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and make it easier for your body to perform at its best. Sports drinks are packed with sodium, preservatives, fake sugars and artificial colors, all of which negatively affect weight loss. So keep it simple and opt for water, best of all. 

9. Prevent Hangovers

Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it promotes the production of urine and causes excess fluid loss in your body. Hangovers are partly caused by the diuretic effect of alcohol, and the dehydration it causes. To help alleviate the chances of a hangover when you’re drinking alcohol, try drinking a glass of water between each drink. Also, have at least one large glass of water before you go to bed. 

10. Regulate Internal Body Temperature    

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and is responsible for helping to control the temperature of your body through sweating. Since your body creates a lot of heat through metabolic processes, it’s important that it’s able to regulate temperatures properly.When you’re dehydrated, your skin isn’t able to produce as much sweat and you can become overheated. This can lead to symptoms as mild as red flushing or as serious as heat stroke. So when you’re hot, make sure to drink lots of water to ensure your body can cool itself properly. 

11. Fights Bad Breath

Bad breath is caused by bacteria lodged in the grooves of your tongue, teeth, and gums. This buildup of bacteria causes bad smelling things called volatile sulfur compounds. When your mouth is dry (like when you first wake up in the morning), you lack the saliva to rinse these compounds out of your mouth.Drinking water helps flush these bacteria's and keeps your mouth from having a build up the bad smelling compounds. So drink lots of water and keep your breath fresh!

Conclusion

There are a lot of water benefits that it’s impossible to include all in one post. If you want to be healthier and lose more weight, drinking water is one of the easiest things you can do. If you don’t drink a lot of water, start slow… aim for 64 ounces  a day and gradually add 10-20 ounces every couple of days, before you know it you will be up to a full gallon, you’ll feel better than ever, you will look awesome and your metabolism will be great, so weight loss and weight management won’t be such a big issue. Start now and see the result.