Ways to Drink More Water

Health and Wellness - General Health

By: hummingbirdee 17-Mar-2011

Introduction:

When we drink more water, it is beneficial for our health. Water makes up 55 to 75 percent of our bodies. All of the nutrients that we eat are carried in it. Many of us neglect to drink enough of it. If we do not have the appropriate water-levels, serious health problems can result. Some of the symptoms are headaches, bad circulation, constipation and kidney stones. It is recommended that we drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

Physical Activity

Always drink more water before any physical activity and keep drinking every 30 minutes while doing it. Keep a water bottle with you while walking, hiking, biking and cleaning the house or working in the yard. Any exercise can be dehydrating. Water helps the body to stay cool and it prevents fatigue. Physical performance is also improved.

During the Day

When you first get up in the morning, have a big glass of water. Keep drinking during the day and before going to bed. If you work, keep a bottle at your desk. Drink more water throughout the day and have some available on the bed stand at night. Respiration during sleep can dry you out.

Traveling

We need to drink more water as we travel. Some people do not like to stop so they will not drink to avoid it. Take it with you when you go and plan for some rest stops. If you fly, remember that the air is dry and you will need to continue drinking during the flight.

Eating

Drink more water before meals or when you snack. A glass of it before a meal will help you to lose weight because of a diminished appetite. Keep sipping on it as you eat. It helps circulation, mental function and the kidneys to purify the blood and get rid of wastes. Avoid caffeinated beverages because they are diuretics.

Taste

Some individuals dislike the taste of water and will avoid drinking it. In that case, it needs to be made more exciting. Invest in a water-filter, either on the tap or in a pitcher that can be kept in the refrigerator. Add a slice of lemon or lime to give it flavor and zest. If you like bubbles, invest in a soda maker machine and carbonate plain-water. Sodastream has some water flavorings that can be added to tempt you to drink more water.

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goodselfme 6/2/2011
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Just revisiting and was able to award another h5
snowfence 4/5/2011
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Great ways to drink more water. H5
Tess1960 3/21/2011
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I quit all soadas and drank more water at my doctors suggestion. I've lost 30 lbs over hte last 5 months. The headaches goes away after a coupld of weeks.
SondraC 3/19/2011
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Great tips on an important subject. h5
clewand550 3/18/2011
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Nice tips on ways to drink more water. Something that is a must for a healthy body. Well done list.
tamron 3/17/2011
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Well written well illustrated article! I can't tell people enough how important water is for your health. Great Job! Ping Ya
goodselfme 3/17/2011
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This is such a needed health list to encourage more water drinking. I certainly will use some of your smart advice to drink more water everyday since my daily intake is shorter than it should be.