Water for life

Water not only quenches your thirst but also aids in the acceleration of your metabolism. Because water accounts for over 60% of your body weight, it aids in the efficient performance of our bodily functions.

There are various compelling reasons to drink water rather than sweetened beverages.

 

Drink water

 

 

 Fluid and electrolyte balance

 

The hypothalamus is a part of our brain that connects to the pituitary gland and regulates water and electrolyte balance through the kidney. When you exercise vigorously, your body temperature rises due to increased blood circulation; the hypothalamus is the only part of your brain that senses this and causes you to sweat. If you remain dehydrated, your blood pressure will drop and you will feel dizzy.

Fluid and electrolyte balance

 

Another difficulty could emerge if you merely drink water without electrolytes during a physically demanding workout like a marathon that is hyponatremia. You will be surprised to know water loss occurs through sweating, urination and breathing too.

As a result, doctors frequently advise sportsmen to drink mineral water.

 

Water loss occurs during sweating

 

Prevents kidney damage

 

Dehydration alone can cause chronic renal failure, and you may need dialysis in the future. This is typically seen in the elderly because they no longer feel thirsty as they did in their youth or because they are taking medications such as diuretics, which promote water loss through urine.

To treat this condition, drink plenty of water and monitor your kidney health for these symptoms.

If you go to the bathroom six to eight times a day.

If your pee is pale or colourless, it indicates that you are properly hydrated. If you have a urinary tract infection, it is recommended that you drink more water since greater urine output flushes the bacteria from the body.

    Essential for your kidney health

 

Keeps your brain healthy

 

The human body is made up of 60% water and is extremely reliant on it for its activities. Our brain's focus, memory, and anxiety levels are all affected by how much water we drink. People who drank less water were found to have higher levels of anxiety and poor concentration in certain studies.

Maintaining your hydration level prevents dehydration, which has the following symptoms.

 

·      Dizziness

·      Lack of energy

·      Palpitations

·      Feeling anxious

·      Lethargy

·      Headache

·      Dark and smelly pee

·      Feeling less pee

·      Poor concentration

·      Feeling thirsty

 

 

Aids in blood circulation

 

Plasma and cells are found in blood. Plasma is almost entirely made up of water.

When you don't drink enough water, your blood thickens. It indicates your heart is working harder to pump blood throughout your body, putting extra strain on it. This scenario can result in serious health problems such as a heart attack, thromboembolism, or stoke.

Blood's primary role is to transport oxygen to the body's critical organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and brain. Keeping yourself hydrated ensures that each area of your body receives enough oxygen to execute its functions. This is especially true during exercise, when your oxygen requirement rises to cope with your beating heart and sweating.

On the one hand, water consumption helps to reduce low blood pressure, but it also helps to lower blood pressure in hypertension by making your blood thinner.

 

   Water increases blood circulation

 

 

Helps in digestion

 

  As saliva aids in chewing, the digestive process of food begins in the mouth.

Water is essential for saliva production by your salivary glands, which are located in your oral cavity.

Furthermore, drinking enough water aids in food absorption and processing from the stomach to the large intestine. Human waste products are stored in the large intestine, which absorb water from the body and aid in the removal of those waste products in the form of faeces.

If you have constipation or are elderly and your thirst isn't up to par, eating meals high in fibre and water content like cabbage, lentils and beans, as well as drinking plenty of water, will help you overcome this problem.

 

water relieves constipation

 

 Detox the body

Staying hydrated relieves the strain on your liver and kidneys and aids in the removal of toxins from the body, preventing kidney stones. Renal stones can form as a result of dehydration and cause kidney injury. However, drinking water can help avoid kidney stone formation.

Water also acts as an antioxidant due to oxidative stress occurring in the metabolic processes. 

 

water intake prevents kidney stones

 

 

 

  Aids in weight loss

 

Although it is widely believed that drinking water aids weight loss, it cannot perform miracles on its own. If you choose water to soft beverages with high calorie content, and eat food that fills you up or has a lot of water, you will lose weight faster.

According to a recent study, having one glass of water before each meal not only increases your metabolic rate but also helps you lose weight. People may wonder how much water they should drink, and the answer is that it all depends on their current situation. When you exercise, have your period, are a breastfeeding mother, or are on drugs, your water needs increases.

 

There are also general water intake recommendations for both men and women.

Men should drink nearly three litres of water every day, while women should drink at least 2.3 litres.

Furthermore, there are some circumstances in which water intake should be restricted, such as when you are on dialysis for kidney disease or a patient with heart failure.

 

 

Role of water in weight loss

 

Lubricates the joints

 

Maintain an eye on your water intake if you want to keep your joints healthy for a long time. Water helps to lubricate the joints by creating a cushion effect in the bone cartilage and keep you moving. All organs of the body reabsorb water during dehydration, with the exception of the joints, which lose their lubricating effect and develop joint illness.

 

Prevents joint damage

 

 

Make your skin glow

 

When people reach old age and lose their sensation of thirst, their skin becomes dry and thin, making them more susceptible to skin problems. Water stimulates the formation of collagen, which is necessary for wrinkle-free skin. It works by increasing blood circulation to the face and aiding in the hydration of collagen synthesis.

 

makes your skin glow

 

 

 Conclusion

We can see that water is vital to our survival since it performs numerous tasks in our bodies and keeps us energised and ready for life.

 

Let us drink water please