Water no get enemy. So why have you not made water your friend? You have heard about the importance of water multiple times but let me ask you, have you drank water today? Are you taking water consistently throughout the day? Has your water intake improved? If your answer is no, then go drink a cup of water and continue reading, If your answer is yes, thumbs up to you. Keep it up and continue reading.
While we’re busy from day to day, we may have a sudden onset of dry cough, persistent headaches, upset tummies, bloating, belching, or constipation. What we fail to understand is that these are sometimes results of poor water intake.
WHY YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER
Drinking water regularly has a lot of advantages, including:
▪Keeping your skin looking younger and fresher, by keeping your skin tissues hydrated.
▪Easing your bowel movement. Your body finds it easy to carry nutrients and waste between all your major organs.
▪Reducing your tendency to have headaches, heartburn, urinary infections, low blood pressure, kidney stones, constipation, or cognitive impairment.
▪Making you feel more alert and less tired as you work daily.
▪Maintaining a balanced weight as well as lose excess weight.
STAYING HYDRATED ALL DAY LONG
A good general target is to have eight glasses of water a day. Some ways you can stay hydrated include the following:
- Make it a habit to take a glass of water first thing in the morning and last thing at bedtime.
- Have a bottle of water by your bedside before bedtime so that you can have a drink of water first thing in the morning.
- Create a target of taking a glass of water every 2-3 hours.
- Incorporate more water-rich foods into your diet. E.g. Watermelons.
Note that to maintain good hydration, you may need to increase your water intake if you’re a physically active person, having diarrhea, or during hot weather.
Your health condition, medical history, or current medications also determine how much water you need to take regularly. Be sure to speak with your doctor today about a personalized hydration plan that meets your unique needs.
