{"id":19551,"date":"2019-12-21T20:41:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T20:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/organicplanner.com\/?p=19434"},"modified":"2019-12-21T20:41:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-21T20:41:52","slug":"10-signs-you-are-not-drinking-enough-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=19551","title":{"rendered":"10 signs you are not drinking enough water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to overlook, but making sure we drink enough water is often quite low on our priority list.<\/p>\n<p>But are we putting ourselves at grave risk by doing so?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour immune system relies on water,\u201d says Dr Marilyn Glenville, author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar. \u201cIt carries nutrients to the cells, carries waste and toxins away from the cells and out of the body, keeps body temperature stable, protects joints and keeps the lining of your mouth hydrated and moist, reducing susceptibility to colds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrinking plenty of water will also flush out waste and dilute mucus, helping eliminate bacteria and viruses that can make you ill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And here are the surprising side effects of forgetting to drink water.<\/p>\n<h2>1. You are feeling tired<\/h2>\n<p>Our bodily fluids are comprised of water so when you get dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and your heart has to use more energy to keep oxygen and other nutrients moving through the circulatory system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe body\u2019s way of conserving energy as it may not be functioning as efficiently in a hypo-hydrated state,\u201d says Dr Emma Derbyshire of Natural Hydration Council.<\/p>\n<p>The Natural Hydration Council says one in 10 cases of tiredness are attributed to dehydration.<\/p>\n<h2>2. You are having digestive problems<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe all know that fibre is an essential nutrient in the digestive process, but without enough water, it can easily lead to constipation,\u201d says Dr Adam Simon, chief medical officer at PushDoctor.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimply put, water makes it easier for you to go the toilet, softening your poo so that it\u2019s easier to pass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome studies have also claimed that not drinking enough water makes it more likely that you\u2019ll develop stomach ulcers.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>3. Your eyes are sore<\/h2>\n<p>Your eyes will become dry, irritated and bloodshot if they don\u2019t get enough water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s because they\u2019re usually protected by a thin film of moisture which, like your tears, contains water and salt,\u201d says Dr Simon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the salt isn\u2019t sufficiently diluted, your eyes will feel it. This lack of moisture will also make life particularly miserable for people who wear contact lenses.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>4. You have an increased risk of kidney stones<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDehydration can lead to the formation of kidney stones,\u201d says Dr Simon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile most are small and can be passed out by the body, if kidney stones are large enough, they can block the urinary tract and cause stomach or groin pain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you become severely dehydrated, there\u2019s a chance you could develop acute renal failure.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>5. You have bad breath<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cKeeping hydrated is essential for general wellbeing, but you may be surprised to know it is also essential to keep your breath in check too,\u201d says Luke Thorley, of Welling Corner Dental Practice and brand ambassador for CB12.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegular glasses of water help to maintain saliva flow, which washes away the \u2018bad bacteria\u2019 that cause unpleasant breath.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>6. You have aching joints<\/h2>\n<p>Joints need fluid to stay lubricated in order to function.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important for your joints to stay lubricated in order for them to work properly,\u201d says Dr Simon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGetting plenty of fluids will help keep cartilage soft, which reduces your chances of developing arthritis or other joint problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>7. You have a headache<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe loss of even 1-2% of body weight \u2013 equating to 500 ml to two litres \u2013 can bring on headache symptoms,\u201d says Dr Carrie Ruxton, a member of the Tea Advisory Panel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlongside this, you may feel dizzy or lethargic. Start replacing fluid straight away if a headache comes on by sipping water steadily.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>8. Your cholesterol levels are higher than normal<\/h2>\n<p>Without water, your body will produce more cholesterol in order to ensure your cell membranes stay moist and can continue to process both nutrients and waste products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, we know the dangers of high cholesterol, which can increase your chance of life-threatening problems such as heart attacks and strokes,\u201d Dr Simon adds.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Your concentration levels are falling<\/h2>\n<p>Finding it hard to focus at work? Your room may have something to do with it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStress, long commutes, air conditioning and heating can all increase water loss even when you don\u2019t feel particularly sweaty,\u201d adds Dr Ruxton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe brain represents only 2% of the body\u2019s weight, but gets 20% of blood circulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat means that dehydration affects the brain far earlier than the body as the brain relies on a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>10. You are finding simple exercises hard to do<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cPhysical performance is affected when dehydration hits around 1-3% of body weight, so water should be your most important accessory in the gym,\u201d says Dr Ruxton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen exercising for short periods or at low intensities, a bottle of tap water will do.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLonger periods of exercise, around 40-60 minutes, tend to cause losses of salts as well as fluid so a sports drink would be a better option.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>What to do<\/h2>\n<p>The Eatwell Guide says we should drink six to eight glasses of fluid a day.<\/p>\n<p>The European Food Safety Authority recommends an intake of 2.5 litres of water for men and two litres of water for women per day, through food and drink consumption.<\/p>\n<p>But bear in mind, that there is such a thing as drinking too much water.<\/p>\n<p>As Natural Hydration Council explains: \u201cOver-hydrating with any fluid is possible, and in extreme cases it can be dangerous, but, this is very rare.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHyponatremia results from abnormal water retention throughout the body. This reduces the blood sodium concentration, causing excess fluid to move from the blood into the tissue cells, including the brain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to overlook, but making sure we drink enough water is often quite low on our priority list. 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