How To Avoid Dehydration?

The benefits of water for the body are untold. If you find it difficult to drink the recommended amount of fluids per day, keep in mind that you can also drink juices and consume water-rich vegetables to keep yourself hydrated.

Water is an essential element for life. Most of the organisms on Earth are made up of water, in varying proportions. Dehydration is therefore a serious problem, which can lead to death.

We can estimate that the human being is composed of water to more than 60%. That is to say, more than half of our body is made up of this vital element.

When our body lacks water, and therefore does not receive proper hydration, it deteriorates very quickly. 

How long can we survive without drinking water?

Even though it might sound pretty hard to believe, some people have survived without eating for more than 90 days. But when it comes to water, that’s a whole other problem. Since it is impossible to survive beyond 5 days without drinking water.

How much water should we drink each day?

As a general rule, experts recommend drinking at least two liters of water per day. That is to say, the equivalent of 6 to 8 glasses.

However, to know exactly how much water you need to keep yourself hydrated and functioning optimally, you can consider the following rule. It takes about a liter of water per day for 25 kg of weight.

How do you know if your body is lacking water?

It is very common that we think we are well hydrated, and that our bodies are functioning perfectly well. While various symptoms nevertheless tell us that we are in a state of dehydration. And that we therefore need to recharge ourselves with water.

High temperatures, certain illnesses or the accumulation of toxins, among other reasons, can increase the risk of dehydration and trigger certain health problems that can greatly reduce our quality of life.

Symptoms that indicate dehydration include: 

• Swollen eyes
• Dry mouth
• Dark-colored, smelly urine
• Urinary pain
• Constant feeling of thirst
• Loss of elasticity of the skin
• Feeling confused and tired
• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney stone formation
• Muscle spasms
• Constipation
• Headaches and migraines
• Dental problems
• Dry skin
• Increased hair loss
• Absence of tears

How to effectively prevent dehydration?

To prevent dehydration, it is important to consume at least two liters of water per day. Or the amount recommended according to the weight of each person.

Athletes need to consume much more water than others. They must calculate their consumption according to the type, and the duration, of the exercises they perform.

They should not forget to top up their water reserve once their physical effort is over.

What to do if your body is hungry for water

If you recognize one or more symptoms of dehydration in your body, you should start by regulating your daily water intake.

You should drink the water slowly and moderately. Because if you drink large amounts of water all at once, you can damage your body.

You can also provide water to your body through fruit and vegetable juices which contain large amounts of this vital element.

When symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. This will do what is necessary to facilitate rehydration through an aqueous solution injected intravenously.

What are the benefits of daily water consumption?

In addition to hydrating your body properly, consuming enough water on a daily basis will also provide you with many other benefits, which will make your everyday life easier.

Among these benefits, we find:

• Weight loss made easy:  As water does not contain calories, we recommend that you replace your consumption of sodas and sugary drinks with a good consumption of water.
  This will allow you to achieve a feeling of fullness faster, eliminate toxins from the body more easily, and restore the natural rhythm of the metabolism.
• A miracle for your energy:  the consumption of water prevents dehydration and thus helps you to maintain the level of energy sufficient to carry out all your daily tasks.
• Strengthened heart health:  Drinking water every day can significantly reduce the risk of suffering a heart attack.
  For people who are prone to this kind of problem, drinking water daily is an easy and economical way to reduce their troubles.
• Improved digestion:  the digestive system needs a good amount of water to carry out the entire digestion process.
  Proper water intake helps reduce stomach acid problems and constipation.
• Healthy, younger-looking skin:  drinking water helps prevent premature aging, and its many effects on the skin.
  This in effect helps to maintain the firmness of the skin, which produces collagen in sufficient amounts.
  It will then appear softer, younger and more radiant.