A good habit to get into is to always have a water bottle with you or a glass of water nearby, so you can sip throughout the day.
Every cell of every organ and system of your body will thank you for being hydrated. Our body overall is about 60% water (blood 90%, brain 75%), which is why it is so important to stay hydrated to help our body function efficiently.
We are all different, however around 8 glasses of water a day is a good goal. Some of us need more if it is warm, if we are physically active, or if pregnant or breast feeding, or recovering from illness. It is thought that filtered water is ideal because many impurities have been filtered out of the tap water.
Use the colour of your urine as a guide to your level of hydration. It should have a pale yellow colour and not be cloudy.
Dehydration can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, confusion, impaired memory and low blood pressure.
Possible Benefits of Good Hydration : smoother skin (your skin is the largest organ of your body), allows cell repair; cleanses your body from unwanted toxins; can help with food cravings and to feel fuller reducing over eating; lubricates joints; aids better concentration, alertness, focus and memory; aids digestion (and less likely to be constipated); red blood cells can more efficiently transport oxygen; aids more efficient functioning of muscles and joints; helps regulate body temperature and improved energy levels.
GOOD HYDRATION = GOOD ENERGY VIBRATION
If you are likely to be sweating a lot, you might consider, in addition to an appropriate amount of water, looking into electrolyte drinks which replenish the minerals lost through sweating.
