You may be sick of people saying "drink more water", but the truth is most people are walking around dehydrated. It’s sad, because in a developed country there is no reason for people to be dehydrated and dehydration can cause so many illnesses and lead to exhaustion. You can get very sick, all because you aren’t drinking enough water.
Know How Much to Drink
As mentioned before, most people need to drink the equivalent of half their body weight in ounces. So, if you are a 150-pound woman, drink 75 ounces of water each day. This is just a guide; you should also go by your thirst level. Start with this amount, and if you’re still thirsty, drink more. But, try to at least drink this much water each day.
Don’t guzzle your water. It’s not good for you to drink too much water too fast. If you’re letting yourself get so thirsty that you’re downing a 32-ounce bottle of water in five minutes, that is not a good idea. It can be dangerous to drink too much water too fast. Instead, try to give yourself water in smaller amounts all throughout the day.
Eat Hydrating Food
Lots of food is very hydrating, especially raw fruit and vegetables. While you shouldn’t drink your food, eating a juicy apple, a slice of watermelon and other fruit is very helpful for getting more hydrated. When you have a choice between something dry and something full of water, choose the thing that is full of water.
Use a Humidifier
While this is not putting water inside your body, it can still help. If you live in a dry climate, are going through a drought, or it’s just winter, consider getting a cold air humidifier to keep on at least in your bedroom while you sleep. This will help your body stay more hydrated and keep your sinus passages healthy.
Dehydration can make you very tired and sap you of energy. It can also make you sick. Not drinking enough water can cause chronic headaches, dry skin, dry eyes, and kidney problems. It can also make you disoriented, forgetful, and sap you of energy. When something is as simple as drinking more water to boost your energy, you should do it.
What’s more, most of the time drinking water right out of the tap is safe, so there is no reason to use bottled water or any type of special water. It makes it one of the least expensive beauty treatments ever. Try drinking your minimum amount of water for 30 days. Take a before picture, then take an after picture. You’re going to be surprised that you look younger and have lost weight too. Plus, you will have a lot more energy to do even more each day.
Next Time
One thing that helps you be more energetic during the day is a good night’s rest. But, most of us do things to make it hard to get enough sleep. You can make it better by creating a sleeping room, and we'll talk about that next time.