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Importance of Water

Water is critical for optimal health and brain function. Water plays a significant role in several important processes in the body.

Adequate hydration:

Aids in digestion
Metabolizes fat
Maintains body temperature
Transports nutrients throughout the body
Flushes toxic waste from the body
Maintains body temperature
Regulates blood pressure
Provides energy

Signs of Dehydration

Despite access to clean, healthy water, most westerners are chronically dehydrated. Unfortunately, we may be reaching for beverages—such as those loaded with caffeine and sugar—that fail to hydrate us and instead rob the body of precious water.

Thirst is not a good indicator of the body’s need for water. In fact, once you experience thirst, you are already dehydrated. Furthermore, many people often mistake thirst for hunger. If you’re hungry all the time, you may actually be dehydrated.

Dehydration is the number one cause of daytime fatigue and the number one cause of memory loss.

Some other signs of dehydration include:

Dry skin
Constipation
Flushed face
Darker, concentrated urine
Sunken eyes
Headache
Dizziness
Muscle cramping
Impatience
Irritability
Fainting
Cold hands and feet
Drowsiness