Paying Attention to Your Water and Hydration Needs
The importance of proper hydration cannot be over emphasized. 70% of this planet is covered with water. 70% of your body is made up of water. What do you think it’s important to consume in significant quantity on a daily basis ? Water.
Paying attention to hydration on a daily basis has a positive influence on sports performance, energy levels, general well being and the list goes on. Many people walk around every day in a sub clinical state of dehydration. In this state they are not operating at full potential.
The following is a short list of the benefits of water and staying sufficiently hydrated:
- Water is a transport medium for nutrients.
- Water flushes wastes and toxins out of your body.
- Water hydrates your skin and contributes to healthier skin appearance.
- Water reduces the viscosity of the blood, which creates less work for the heart.
- Water lubricates tissues and joints.
- Water is second only to oxygen in its importance for health.
Morning is a great time to consume a significant amount of water because we generally tend to be somewhat dehydrated first thing in the morning. Drinking water in the morning puts us ahead of the hydration power curve for the day.
Keep in mind that nothing takes the place of water. Soft drinks, coffee and the like are not considered a part of your water consumption for the day. In fact, they act as a diuretic, and contribute to dehydration.
In closing, keep in mind that water consumption and hydration can be tricky. Thirst may not be a dependable indicator of your water and hydration needs. In some cases thirst may actually be a late indicator of your body’s need for water.
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