\u200bWater is essential! in your diet. It flushes toxins out of your body (via sweat and urine), it keeps your respiratory system moist and plays a role in EVERY metabolic process in your body.<\/p>\n
On a \u201cgood day\u201d your body by weight is at least 60 \u2013 70% water! Roughly two-thirds of the water is in your cells, it also keeps joints and eyes lubricated and acts as a protective cushion for tissues and cells.<\/p>\n
Pure water has a neutral pH of 7. By the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has lost over 1% of its total water amount.<\/p>\n
It is recommended that you consume 8 \u2013 10 200ml glasses of plain water per day, this will fluctuate depending on your activity levels.<\/p>\n
Drinking water can help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism, which helps burn calories faster. Did you know you could be carrying as much as 4.5-6.8kg of excess water weight right now in your body, trapped in your tissues!<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer. This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat.<\/p>\n
Dehydration can have a noticeable effect if you lose as little as 2% of your body\u2019s water content. However, it isn\u2019t uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 6\u201310% of their water weight via sweat.<\/p>\n
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Your brain is strongly influenced by your hydration status. Studies show that even mild dehydration, such as the loss of 1\u20133% of body weight, can impair many aspects of brain function.<\/p>\n
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Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraine in some individuals. Research has shown that a headache is one of the most common symptoms of dehydration. For example, a study in 393 people found that 40% of the participants experienced a headache as a result of dehydration.<\/p>\n
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Constipation is a common problem that\u2019s characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stool. Increasing fluid intake is often recommended as a part of the treatment protocol, and there\u2019s some evidence to back this up.<\/p>\n
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Urinary stones are painful clumps of mineral crystal that form in the urinary system. The most common form is kidney stones, which form in the kidneys. Higher fluid intake increases the volume of urine passing through the kidneys. This dilutes the concentration of minerals, so they\u2019re less likely to crystallize and form clumps.<\/p>\n
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A hangover refers to the unpleasant symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol. Alcohol is a diuretic, so it makes you lose more water than you take in. This can lead to dehydration. Although dehydration isn\u2019t the main cause of hangovers, it can cause symptoms like thirst, fatigue, headache, and dry mouth. Good ways to reduce hangovers are to drink a glass of water between drinks and have at least one big glass of water before going to bed.<\/p>\n
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Drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight.<\/p>\n
This is because water can increase satiety and boost your metabolic rate. Some evidence suggests that increasing water intake can promote weight loss by slightly increasing your metabolism, which can increase the number of calories you burn daily. The timing is important too. Drinking water half an hour before meals is the most effective. It can make you feel fuller so that you eat fewer calories.<\/p>\n
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Additional water in the body contributes to abdominal bloating, cellulite and puffiness in the face and eyes \u2013 this is known as \u201cfalse fat\u201d.<\/p>\n
Waterlogged tissues can result from:<\/p>\n
Looking at the top two on the above list, it seems a little crazy that these would cause the tissues in our bodies to become waterlogged!<\/p>\n
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Your kidneys need water to flush waste from your body, so if you don\u2019t drink enough water your kidneys will store water.<\/p>\n
Your lymphatic system will dramatically slow down. This system of organs, tissues and miniscule channels filter cellular waste and other foreign particles.<\/p>\n
When you have a sluggish lymphatic system, it will no longer carry the waste materials away, therefore the waste accumulates in your fat cells and may cause cellulite, especially in women.<\/p>\n
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If you remove protein-rich food from your diet, it may contribute to water retention.<\/p>\n
Protein plays a vital role in tissue growth and healing, strengthening your immune system and burning fat. It has hydrophilic (water-loving) properties which impact on water retention.<\/p>\n
Protein circulating in your blood helps to control the water levels both between and inside your cells as well as within your veins and arteries by attracting water molecules. When your blood filters through your kidneys, the excess water is removed and excreted.<\/p>\n
When you are deficient in protein, fluid will seep out from your vascular spaces and fill the spaces between your cells. It then becomes trapped, resulting in water retention, bloating, cellulite, and water weight gain.<\/p>\n
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Even mild dehydration can affect you mentally and physically.<\/p>\n
Make sure that you get enough water each day, whether your personal goal is 64 ounces (1.9 litres) or a different amount. It\u2019s one of the best things you can do for your overall health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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