Why Drink More Water?
June 18, 2016
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Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people, and has been identified as a migraine trigger. The good news is that in a study on the effects of water on headaches, participants experienced “total relief” from their headaches within 30 minutes of drinking water (two cups, on average) .Geagan says a good way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. And if you’ve already been hit with a dehydration-triggered headache, you’ll need significantly more water to help it go away. She recommends drinking two to four cups of water for headache relief within one to two hours.
Water keeps the cartilage around our joints hydrated and supple, ensuring that our joints stay lubricated. It also protects our spinal cord and tissues, keeping us healthy from the inside out. Geagan explains that cartilage the rubbery material that coats our bones is about 85 percent water. To keep this protective material healthy, we need to keep hydrated.
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Fluid balance
Roughly 60 percent of the body is made
of water. Drinking enough H2O maintains the body’s fluid balance, which helps
transport nutrients in the body, regulate body temperature, digest food, and
more.
Drinking it
may help prevent headaches, naturally
Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people, and has been identified as a migraine trigger. The good news is that in a study on the effects of water on headaches, participants experienced “total relief” from their headaches within 30 minutes of drinking water (two cups, on average) .Geagan says a good way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. And if you’ve already been hit with a dehydration-triggered headache, you’ll need significantly more water to help it go away. She recommends drinking two to four cups of water for headache relief within one to two hours.
Calorie control
Forget other diet tricks drinking water could
also help with weight loss. Numerous studies have found a connection
between water consumption and losing a few pounds. The secret reason? Water
simply helps people feel full, and as a result consume fewer calories.
Muscle fuel
Sweating at the gym causes muscles to
lose water. And when the muscles don’t have enough water, they get tired. So
for extra energy, try drinking water to push through that final set of
squats.
Clearer skin
Certain toxins in the body can cause the skin
to inflame, which results in clogged pores and acne. While science saying water
makes the skin wrinkle free is contradictory, water does flush
out these toxins and can reduce the risk of pimples.
Kidney function
Our kidneys process 200 quarts of blood
daily, sifting out waste and transporting urine to the bladder. Yet, kidneys
need enough fluids to clear away what we don’t need in the body.
Let's drink to that!
It protects
our joints and cartilage
Water keeps the cartilage around our joints hydrated and supple, ensuring that our joints stay lubricated. It also protects our spinal cord and tissues, keeping us healthy from the inside out. Geagan explains that cartilage the rubbery material that coats our bones is about 85 percent water. To keep this protective material healthy, we need to keep hydrated.
Productivity boost
In order to really focus, a glass
of water could help people concentrate and stay refreshed and alert.
Fatigue buster
Move over coffee water can help fight those tired
eyes too. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is tiredness.
Just another reason to go for the big gulp! (Not the 7-11 kind.)
Hangover help
If booze has got the best of you, help a
hangover with a glass of water to hydrate the body and stop that pounding
headache.
Pain prevention
A little water can really go a long way.
Aching joints and muscle cramps and strains can all occur if the body
is dehydrated.
Keep things flowing
Nobody wants to deal with digestion
issues. Luckily, drinking enough water adds fluids to the colon which
helps make things, ahem, move smoothly.
Sickness fighter
Water may help with decongestion and
dehydration, helping the body bounce back when feeling under the weather. Just
beware drinking fluids hasn’t been scientifically proven to beat colds
in one swoop, so don’t swap this for a trip to the doctor or other cold
remedies.
Brain boost
A study in London found a link
between students bringing water into an exam room and better grades, suggesting
H2O promotes clearer thinking. While it’s unclear if drinking the water
had anything to do with a better score, it doesn’t hurt to try it out!
Bottoms Up Your Action Plan
The amount of water people need per day is up
for debate, but studies suggest adults need nine to 16 cups of H2O.
However this number varies depending on activity level, age, and how much water
people are consuming in coffee, tea, or water-rich veggies and fruit. Here’s
how to keep yourself hydrated: Begin by drinking a glass of water as soon as
you wake up, and 30 minutes before eating any big meal. (This will help control
appetite, too.) Get in the habit of keeping a water bottle on hand at all
times. And if the taste beings to bore, spice up the taste buds with a squeeze
of citrus to the glass! Before you know it, all the benefits of water will be
right at your fingertips and in your body.
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