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10 Motivating Reasons Why We Should Drink Water

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10 Motivating Reasons Why We Should Drink Water

We always hear how important it is to drink water every day, but have you ever thought why?

Water is essential for our survival – without it, we can only last 3-4 days. If you find it challenging to drink the recommended 6-8 glasses of water per day and only drink when you’re thirsty (a sign of dehydration), this post will shed some light on the advantages of staying hydrated. Hopefully, this will inspire you to take care of your body and meet your daily water intake.

10 Reasons to Keep Hydrated

1:Drinking water will help to control your core body temperature, it helps produce saliva and is vital with the transportation of nutrients around your body.

2: By being fully hydrated you will help to energize your muscles, which will make your body feel stronger.

3: The best beauty product ever will always be water! Your skin contains water. If you are dehydrated then this will make your skin look dry, so if you want that glowing appearance, be sure to drink your 8 glasses a day.

4: Drinking water daily helps protect your spinal cord, tissue and all your joints, as water helps to lubricate and cushion the joints. This is especially important if you suffer from arthritis.

5: When you keep fully hydrated, you will help to boost your endurance, speed, and power.

6: Water aids healthy digestion and is a wonderful way of helping you digest your food more efficiently.

7: By drinking water daily, you will help increase your blood oxygen circulation which helps boost your overall health.

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8: Water helps keep your immune system strong, it allows full absorption of all the important vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay fighting fit.

9: Lack of water can make you feel tired, which in turn can dampen your mood as well. So, lift your mood and energy by drinking those glasses of water.

10: Not drinking enough water can affect your focus, alertness, and your memory. 

Simply drinking water daily is a fantastic way to look after your body and your mind. Ideally, we should aim to drink 8 glasses a day. It is recommended that you spread your water intake throughout the day to ensure that your body is continually hydrated.