Staying Hydrated

Staying hydrated is arguably the most important job we as humans should be maintaining, however, how many of us actually succeed in getting the right level of hydration on a daily basis?

Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.

WATER INCREASES BRAIN POWER AND PROVIDES ENERGY-

Need a mental boost? Next time you feel your mental performance diminish, skip the cup of coffee and drink some water.

One of water’s many benefits is an increase in brain power. Since your brain is made of 73% water, drinking it helps you think, focus, concentrate, and stay alert. As a result, your energy levels also improve.

According to research, it doesn't take much to feel the impact of dehydration. "Being dehydrated by just 2% impairs performance in tasks that require attention, psychomotor, and immediate memory skills, as well as assessment of the subjective state."

BSX Technologies lists four ways dehydration affects your brain:

1. Dehydration affects your mood.

2. Dehydration reduces your cognitive and motor skills.

3. Dehydration makes you more sensitive to pain.

4. Dehydration affects your memory.

If you begin to feel these dehydration symptoms, grab a glass of water.

FLUSHES OUT TOXINS -

You’ve probably heard the expression, “sweat it out.” Water consumption helps your body flush out waste through sweat and urination. This also prevents kidney stones and protects you from urinary tract infections.

Your body is able to naturally detoxify through the use of its lungs, liver, and kidneys. But sometimes we give it more than it can handle (i.e. holiday eating marathons or a few too many drinks over the weekend).

Consider toxins the boats floating through your body. Water is the river that floats those toxins out. Don't let the water level drop or the toxins may get stuck and cause harm.

IMPROVES YOUR COMPLEXION -

It's understandable that if your body is composed of 60% water, dehydration will harm your skin.

Your skin is no different to an organ. And water is important for organ function. If your skin is not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling.

Drinking water is great for your skin. It helps to moisturise it, keep it soft and glowy, and removes wrinkles.

SPORTY MOVES -

An adequate fluid intake is critical for sports people, principally because their losses of fluid through sweat during activity are increased. It is well known
that performance in athletes can drop if fluid levels are not adequate. Athletes often choose isotonic sports drinks to replace both fluid and salts lost through sweat. In fact, regular drinking is as much part of their training as their diet and physical strength. However, most of us who enjoy occasional sport, gym classes, or recreational running don’t need the more expensive sports drinks and are best choosing water to keep our levels of hydration up. So remember to take a bottle of water with you when you go for a walk, to the gym, for a run or game of football.

WATER BOTTLE -

One of my favourite water bottles to use is the Chilly’s reusable bottles. One of the best things about Chilly’s bottles is, not only are they made out of quality materials, but they can keep liquid hot or cold for 24hrs! So even during a sweaty session you can stay cool and hydrated.

Bottle Link - Pastel Pink Bottle