As a society we increasingly rely on processed sodas, caffeinated drinks and juice with added preservatives as our primary source of hydration. In the process we are drinking less and less water, despite the fact that hydrating through consuming water is by a vast distance, the best – and healthiest – manner in which to rehydrate.
Drinking more water reduces your odds of contracting cancer. Being adequately hydrated reduces your risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50% and there are currently studies underway which suggest hydrating regularly decreases your risk for breast cancer too.
Drinking water makes you friendlier. When you are dehydrated, you are more prone to irritability, mood swings and grumpiness. By consuming adequate amounts of water, you will be able to think more clearly and your mood should improve as irritability wanes.
Drinking water allows you to perform optimally. As 75% of your muscle tissue consists of water, dehydration causes weakness and leads to you feeling fatigued. Dizziness and electrolyte imbalance are further effects of dehydration that causes performance to decrease.
By staying adequately hydrated you are likely to lose weight. This is due to the fact that people frequently confuse being thirsty with being hungry and often consume food heavy in carbohydrates when all that is needed to alleviate the feeling of hunger, is to drink a quick glass of water. As a result you are likely to lose weight – simply by avoiding situations in which you become dehydrated.
Drinking water can decrease joint pain. Joint pain can be caused by the hardening of cartilage which occurs when the cartilage is dehydrated. By drinking more water, you can make sure the cartilage is soft and adequately hydrated.
Water eradicates waste and bacteria from our bodies. Our digestive system needs water to optimally function. Waste is removed from the body via urine and sweat. A lack of water means the waste collects as your body will not be able to produce appropriate amounts of sweat and urine. Additionally, drinking more water, is a very efficient cure for constipation.
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