10 Signs That You're Not Drinking Enough Water (and Our Tips To Fix It).
Water is an essential part of our body.
In fact, we are made up of 75% water.
In other words, water is essential for good health!
For this, it is important to stay well hydrated throughout the day ...
... and year round whether in summer or winter!
But how do you know if you are not dehydrated?
Fortunately, here are 10 signs that you are not drinking enough water.
For each of these symptoms, we also explain how to remedy them. Look :
1. Chapped lips
When the body is not hydrated enough, the skin feels tight. As the lips are fragile areas of the body, particularly exposed to heat and cold, they tend to crack.
The skin cracks, cracks and may even start to bleed.
How to cure it ?
Start by drinking more regularly throughout the day. Don't bite your lip. You will only make your case worse.
Use a nourishing lip balm morning and night: we recommend this homemade lip balm recipe.
Get rid of dead skin with a scrub. Use one of these natural scrubs that you can make yourself, or mix in 1 teaspoon of sugar or almond powder and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
You can also use your toothbrush to exfoliate your lips, as we explain in this tip. It is true that we will then have to think about hydrating them well.
2. Dark urine
Is your urine dark? Bad sign ... It is very likely that you are not drinking enough. Your kidneys lack water to flush out toxins.
As a result, they have to work harder to remove these substances.
It is true that this dark yellow color can also result from the consumption of red fruits such as beets, blackberries or even food coloring.
But if you drink more and the color stays the same, it can also be seen as a symptom of hepatitis. Pain may also appear. Kidney stones can then occur.
How to cure it ?
One watchword: drink, drink and drink more. To remember to drink, always keep a bottle of water handy.
So you will think about it and drinking will soon become a reflex.
Not sure if you've had enough water throughout the day? Use this trick to be sure.
When you are tired of drinking water, have herbal tea, tea, lemon juice or cranberry juice which helps the kidneys flush out toxins.
3. Constipation
Dehydration can lead to constipation. Why ?
Quite simply because the water we drink helps to evacuate waste.
The water helps to have softer stools that will pass more easily. And if you drink too much water, the excess will be absorbed by the walls of the colon.
How to cure it ?
Drink plenty of water and consume the fiber that you will find in whole grains (without abuse) but especially in all vegetables and fruits: cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, apples, watermelons.
Also think about hot soups that will help you regulate your transit.
As a supplement, you can try one of these 11 natural remedies for constipation.
If constipation sets in, you should see a doctor.
4. Wrinkles and dry skin
Obviously the aging of the skin is responsible for wrinkles. But a lack of water can accentuate this phenomenon. Your skin is a reflection of your health.
If you are not drinking enough, she will let you know. The wrinkles will intensify and your skin will be dry. You may have noticed this phenomenon after your shower or bath?
Normal, without water in the dermis, collagen and elastin fibers are less effective.
They stiffen and exchanges no longer take place between the different layers of the epidermis.
Again, toxins are no longer removed properly. The skin becomes fragile: psoriasis, depigmentation or the appearance of wrinkles can result.
Be aware that even oily skin can be prone to dehydration!
How to cure it ?
You need to drink enough water and give your skin the benefits of a moisturizer.
The upper layers of the epidermis, the most affected, will then be flexible and well hydrated again.
Try this ancient recipe for homemade moisturizer: it is particularly effective.
5. Weight gain
Have you been gaining weight lately? It could be because you are not drinking enough.
When you are hungry or thirsty, the same area of the brain is activated. The brain doesn't really tell the difference.
Result: when we are dehydrated, we tend to eat more. So we're just thirsty!
In fact, drinking more water speeds up our metabolism, which allows us to consume more calories.
How to cure it ?
Listen to your body and your sensations to differentiate between your needs: to drink or to eat.
Outside of meals, if you are hungry, you are probably thirsty.
To solve this problem, eat a seasonal fruit loaded with fiber and water. And drink!
6. Stones and cystitis
The lack of water does not only cause some inconvenience. It causes much more serious and painful problems: kidney stones and cystitis.
The formation of stones results from the consolidation of crystals. Usually these small crystals are easily removed.
But if they increase in size, they can block the urinary tract, become infected and cause bleeding. Lack of water will increase this risk.
Heat is also a risk factor. This is why travel to hot countries increases the risk.
And some professions are also more exposed than others: cooks, foundry ...
How to cure it ?
You have to learn to spot the first symptoms that should alert you. If you have a pain in the middle of your back and urinate a lot, chances are it is a stone.
Cystitis always starts with a burning sensation when you go to the toilet and a very frequent urge to urinate.
At the first signs, before the pain even gets worse, drink plenty of water.
You can also take cranberry juice: its virtues help speed up healing. If that doesn't work, try this natural remedy.
7. Headache
A headache can simply be the result of dehydration.
No wonder when you consider that the brain is 70% water!
If your body lacks water, it will collect it wherever it is, including in the brain.
Less water for the brain also means less oxygen ...
Hence the headache and dizziness, and sometimes great fatigue and excessively bad moods.
How to cure it ?
Don't wait until you are sick to drink. Drinking water should become as natural as breathing.
At night, keep a bottle with you. As you get up, drink a full glass of water.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine which contribute to dehydration. A little advice ? Rather have tea than coffee in the morning.
8. Fatigue
Without water, the body is deficient. And the brain is a big consumer of water, as we saw above.
As soon as the brain runs out of water, it doesn't work as well.
And the whole body is affected by dehydration. It becomes less efficient, slower.
Even the smallest task takes a lot of effort.
If there is a lack of water, the body lacks gasoline to function normally. And that’s the big blow of fatigue guaranteed!
How to cure it ?
The solution is simple: you have to drink water, and especially throughout the day.
The effect is almost immediate. Your body will quickly regain all of its vitality. Goodbye fatigue!
9. Joint pain
Water is a kind of lubricant for the cartilage in the joints. It preserves their proper functioning.
Thanks to the water, the joints slide easily between them. The cartilage has no roughness. It is smooth.
If there is no water, the cartilages become harder and rougher.
Each movement causes friction. It is the inflammation that precedes osteoarthritis.
How to cure it ?
Again, drink water but also avoid soda.
Why ? Because sodas have the opposite effect. It hydrates the body much less than water.
By drinking soda instead of water, you increase your chances of having urinary problems and kidney stones.
So when you are thirsty, consider drinking water first rather than drinking a can of Coke. Your body will thank you and your wallet too.
10. Weakened immune system
Water helps flush toxins from the body, lowers the risk of cancer, heart attacks and kidney dysfunction.
If there is a water deficit, the body in general and the immune system in particular are weakened. There is a risk of fatigue, kidney stones, constipation and even depression.
Fortunately, there is a very simple trick to make all of these problems go away. It is enough to drink water regularly. Simply.
Also remember to hydrate your skin. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables that contain water. They will also help keep you hydrated.
To stay healthy, it's best to avoid sodas, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine.
Now your best friend is your water bottle that you will take with you everywhere.
For that, consider investing in a quality gourd like this one.
Most importantly, do not reuse a plastic water bottle multiple times because they are not made for that. Discover our article on the subject here.
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11 Great Benefits Of Water For Your Body That You Didn't Know About
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