why do we need hydration

Let's  figure out the importance of HYDRATION

Dr. Asma Ali (Ecologist)

Web.MD, weight Loss Clinic, KATHLEEN ZELMAN, says, “Water is non-caloric, it plumps up your k i and it hydrates your muscles. Water is the staff of life and now its everywhere. It's very socially acceptable to walk around with water bottles, sucking only_ them”.

It is well known that water is very essential component of our body, that makes up more than half of our body weight. Every cell, tissue, and organ required adequate amount of water to work properly. Water is needed for overall good health in balancing body temperature, removing waste and to lubricate joints as well. 

This is a Reasonable Goal to drink plenty of water to hydrate yourself. Research says a person should drink 8-10 glasses of water every day, however different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated.

There are certain reasons, when did a person lose water rapidly. For example, during high mercury reading, if he is physically active (workout),  or during fever; vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to rapid water loss. There are certain signs to recognise whether your body is not hydrated-

• Little or no urine
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Confusion
• Fatigue

If that happened to you, consult your doctor and increase the amount of water intake in your routine. We believe  that we get water only from drinking beverages, but interestingly food also contributes a small amount of our daily water intake.  Amazingly meat contains a high percentage of water as much as 60 percent; juicy fruits are also a good source of water.

Several research has suggested that staying hydrated keeps your memory sharp, your mood stable and your motivation intact.

Psychological Society Annual Conference had a project on college students ; they found that students who brought water with them into an exam, scored higher marks than their counterparts, who didn't have water. The researchers hypothesized that drinking water could improve a person's thinking and help them to stay calm and quell their anxiety. Let's have a look at the benefits of hydration -

1. Maintains body temperature -

During dehydration our body loses electrolytes and plasma; and body temperature increases, if we do not replenish the water, what we lose.  Sweating is a process where our body automatically help to balance our body temperature. Therefore to recover water loss, we should drink plenty of water after every couple of hours.

  

   2.  Protection of tissues, Spinal cord and Joints-

It's really hard to believe that a few cups of water lubricates and cushions our joints, spinal cord and tissues. Right amount of water consumption helps us to enjoy physical and mental activities as well. Hydration also affects your strength, power and endurance.

3.  Helps in digestion, urination and defecation -

Kidney is very important organ of the excretory system for filtering out waste through urination. Kidney work more efficiently into well hydrated body and reduces the risk of kidney stones. Similarly during digestion, enough water, when paired with magnesium and fiber, carries smooth and swift bowl movement; is the way to prevent from constipation.

  4.  Nutrient absorption-

If there are irregularities in your digestive system, that may bring many diseases. In addition to helping with food breakdown ; water also helps to dissolve vitamins,minerals and other nutrients and delivers these components to the rest of the body.

  5.   Weight loss-

We have heard many times that water intake will help to shed some weight. Some research suggests that water can help you feel full, that may also contribute to boost metabolism and act as an appetite suppressant. Health resource Website Web MD states that drinking water before a meal, reduces intake of 75 calories per meal.

Swelling of the brain, kidney failure and seizures are severe diseases carried through dehydration. To keep your body physically and mentally fit, BE HYDRATED.

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