23 Benefits of Drinking Water

1. Drinking water boosts your metabolism.

Metabolism is the rate at which body burns fat. Many people in a quest to reduce body fats have been advised, as part of their diet, to drink water. A research carried out and published in the Journal of Clinical Endrinocology and Metabolism showed that drinking water boosted the metabolism of the sample group by 30%! It was estimated that drinking an extra 1.5 liters more than your usual consumption burns about 50 calories.

1. Removes toxins from the body

The kidney and liver are vital organs that work together to remove toxin and cleanse the body system. These organs rely on water to function properly. Hence, to remove waste products, toxic substances and accept toxins from the liver, your organs require lots of fluid. If you do not take enough water, complications can arise in the body. For one, because of a lack of adequate fluids, your toxins and wastes will not be properly flushed out and will be retained in your body.

1. Drinking water improves brain power

One factor that causes the shrinkage of brain tissue is lack of water. As a result of dehydration, mental problems like memory loss, mental fatigue and related issues are more likely to occur. Your brain cells require a number of things to ensure proper functioning and one of these vital factors is adequate hydration. To avoid a loss of brain power and efficiency it is important to drink adequate amounts of water.

1. Improves the efficiency of your immune system

Drinking copious amounts of water flushes out toxins from your body and boosts the immune system. When wastes and other harmful substances are not removed from the body, they pile up, and this has a negative effect on the immune system. Blood which has water as a vital component, transports needed nutrients including oxygen to all parts of the body. Without sufficient hydration, the efficiency of transportation and that of your body organs is reduced.

1. Drinking water reduces the stress on your heart

Your heart pumps blood to various parts of the body. When you drink water, the heart does not have to overexert itself in order to pump blood. Overexertion of the heart can lead to increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure. Thus, drink more water than you are losing. To give an idea of how important water is, the heart pumps about 7,600 liters of blood every day. Drinking water reduces the amount of work your heart does.

1. Improves your mood

Feeling down or depressed? Drinking water can improve your mood. How? Remember that water helps the transportation of nutrients and important substances in the body. This can release endorphins into your bloodstream and make you feel better. Dehydration has been linked to bad moods and bouts of depression.

1. Water serves as a joint lubricant

Drinking water can help reduce aches and pains in your joints. The joints are lubricated by a fluid known as the synovial fluid. This synovial fluid remains healthy due to adequate hydration. Hence, when you do not drink enough water, the synovial fluid becomes unhealthy, your joints are not properly lubricated and aches are experienced.

1. Water helps with constipation

One reason why constipation occurs is dehydration. A lack of water can cause the colon to take hydration from stool thus leading to constipation. To prevent, or cure constipation, drinking copious amounts of water is recommended. It serves as a means of 'lubricating' the colon and the bowels making it far easier to release wastes from the body.

1. Promotes healthier skin

Drinking water flushes out toxins, some of which cause inflammation and other blemishes on the skin. When you drink enough water, and the body is well hydrated, this hydration is reflected on the skin, making it appear younger and healthier. Research has shown that water drinking water can help reduce skin ageing and moisturizes the skin.

1. Makes you more active and reduces fatigue
   One cause of fatigue is dehydration.

A recent study showed that even a 3 percent loss in body weight due to inadequate hydration can cause fatigue and a marked decrease in performance levels. This fatigue occurs as a result of a decrease in blood volume as the heart is working harder. Drinking water can remedy the situation and increase performance levels.

1. Drinking water can serve as a natural headache remedy

Before you pop that painkiller because of your splitting headache, you should be sure that the headache is not a result of dehydration. Headaches are usually caused by fatigue which in turn is often a result of dehydration. Drinking water can reduce fatigue and cure your headache.

1. Drinking water can help you lose weight

Drinking water can help you lose weight. As said earlier, drinking water increases your metabolism. It helps you digest your food faster. It is also helpful for people on a diet because drinking water with food can make you feel full, thus acting as an appetite suppressant.

1. Helps deal with diabetes

Drinking water can drastically affect your blood sugar levels. Drinking water regularly reduces the chances of having diabetes.

1. Drinking water helps with aerobic fitness

When you drink water regularly, it helps your exercise workout sessions more effective. During exercise, your heart pumps blood at a faster rate than it usually does. To help your heart more efficient in pumping blood to your muscles, drinking water is a priority.

1. Aids faster recovery

During sickness, doctors usually advise patients to take lots of fluids. Drinking water boosts your immune system and help your body fight more effectively against diseases. As a result of illness, your body is susceptible to fluid loss. Drinking water keeps you hydrated and replenishes lost fluids.

1. Drinking water helps you concentrate

People with short attention spans and ADHD have found that drinking water helps boost concentration and focus. A lack of hydration can cause your brain to process information slower and reduce your reaction speed. By drinking water, the brain is hydrated and focus is improved.

1. Helps during exercise

During intense activities, the body produces sweat which indicates an increase in metabolism. If the body is not properly hydrated, less sweat is produced, indicating inefficient metabolism

1. Helps regulate body temperature

In hot weather, the body tends to lose more fluids. This is usually in the form of sweat. The sweat cools on the skin and helps regulate body temperature. If the body system is not efficiently hydrated, it will lead to dehydration; your body will lose more fluids that it can produce.

1. Prevents muscle cramps.

Drinking water ensures that your muscles remain healthy. Dehydration can lead to cramps.

1. Reduces high blood pressure

Drinking water can lower high blood pressure. Dehydration can cause the shutdown of some capillaries in the body, thus increasing the blood pressure. Drinking water de-clogs these capillaries and reduce blood pressure

1. Helps increase appetite

Drinking water on an empty stomach can increase your desire.

1. Helps fight a hangover

Drinking water can clear your head ' the morning after. It enables you to get over your hangover faster.

1. Reduce morning sickness

Drinking water can help pregnant mothers reduce morning sickness.