Water, vital for life, makes up 80% of the human body as well as covering 70% of our planet! But what are its benefits. In this blog we are going to focus on the role that water and hydration plays in your health.
But first it is worth looking at some of the effects of dehydration from a negative point. Severe dehydration (or lack of water) is very serious and to can lead to delirium or even death.
In this case we want to look at some of the symptoms of mild to moderation dehydration. These can include
- Headaches similar in nature to a hangover from excess alcohol!
- Hypotension or lowered blood pressure
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- And unsurprisingly thirst
But drinking more water than simply required also has a number of positive benefits to health. While doubt has been cast on the eight glasses of water per day as it has not been researched properly it is clear that there are a number of key benefits
1) Drinking water helps a normal and regular bowel function
2) Drinking water helps slow the ageing process associated with your skin
3) It has been suggested that drinking sufficient water will lower your chances of a heart attack
4) Water helps us balance our alkaline acid level at pH7 which is needed for health.
5) Finally it can help you lose weight
But remember that drinking bottled water is considered bad for the environment as so often plastic is used to manufacture the bottle. So you might want to consider just using the tap in future – good for you and good for the planet!