- Water is needed in the body to get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements.
- It keeps the body temperature normal and lubricates and cushions joints.
Do you feel extremely thirsty, fatigued, dizzy and experience less frequent urination? That is a sign that you should hydrate to keep your body healthy.
This is according to a publication by Mayo Clinic - a health news website.
The publication states the importance of increasing your intake of water to help the body function well.
Dehydration might occur when you don’t drink enough water because you are busy or you lack access to safe drinking water.
The body depends on water to survive because cells, tissue and organs in the body need water to work properly.
Water is needed in the body to get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements.
It keeps the body temperature normal and lubricates and cushions joints.
You need to replenish the water lost in the body y consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
You can prevent dehydration by drinking water with each meal and between meals, before and after exercising and if you feel thirsty.
When you're dehydrated, you're likely to have low blood pressure, especially when moving from a lying to a standing position, a faster than normal heart rate, the publication states.
To keep your body hydrated you can carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.
Make sure you serve water during meals and choose water over sugary drinks.