The Silent Power of Water: Health Benefits You Can’t Ignore

Our primary focus when discussing a healthy diet is on eating less carbohydrates, more protein, and more fibre.

However, we all overlook water.

Even though water is the most basic and readily available element of life, many of us undervalue its significance in day-to-day existence.

The majority of you reading this may already be aware of this, but if not, there is still time to learn about the significance of water and how essential it is to the body's regular operation.

Let's examine comprehension in greater detail.

Since water makes up 60% of our body, it is essential for the smooth functioning of our organs, tissues, and cells. Water is much more than just a thirst quencher,

The body may still function when it does not receive enough water, but the organs are under a lot of stress. Early water neglect may not cause severe symptoms since the organs are resilient and may withstand stress while continuing to operate normally. But continuing the same show severe effects.

We all live in a stressful world, and the signs of dehydration are so subtle that we are unable to recognise them.

Even mild dehydration can affect your physical and mental well-being. Here’s what dehydration can lead to:

Severity	Signs & Symptoms
Mild Dehydration	Thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, dizziness, dry skin
Moderate Dehydration	Dark urine, muscle cramps, difficulty concentrating, rapid heartbeat
Severe Dehydration	Low blood pressure, confusion, sunken eyes, fainting, kidney problems

Most of the time, when we experience these symptoms, we think that something is wrong with our bodies, but it's actually simply a case of dehydration that's caused a major issue.

Chronic dehydration can contribute to more serious long-term issues such as:

• Kidney stones

• Urinary tract infections

• Constipation

• Skin disorders

• Poor physical performance

• Impaired brain function and mood swings

  
  

When we adjust our water intake, we may still recover from mild dehydration, but when chronic dehydration sets in, the effects become severe and are hard to return to normal.

Your body relies on water as a basic, natural, and essential resource on a daily basis. You can safeguard your health, increase your energy, elevate your mood, and even improve your attractiveness by drinking enough water. Your body and mind will appreciate it if you make it a daily priority.

How do you know How much water is essential to drink ?

The amount of water you need varies based on factors like age, gender, activity level, climate, and overall health. However, general recommendations include:

• Men: About 3.7 liters (13 cups) per day

• Women: About 2.7 liters (9 cups) per day

  
  

This total includes water from all beverages and foods (fruits, vegetables, soups, etc.). In hot weather or during intense physical activity, your water requirements increase.

A simple way to check your hydration is by observing your urine color pale yellow indicates good hydration, while darker shades suggest you need to drink more.

So go ahead pour yourself a glass of water now

Reference:

Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition Reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x