You’ve heard the advice from doctors, friends, and family members time and again: Benefits of Drinking more water. You’ve no doubt also heard that your recommended daily consumption should be roughly 8 glasses per day. But has anyone ever explained what drinking all that water can actually do for you?
Let’s have a look:
Healthier Skin – Water helps remove toxins from your body that can cause various skin related issues, including acne.
Weight Loss – Looking to shed a few pounds? Drinking plenty of water will help you feel full without consuming all those extra calories that you don’t need.
Stronger Muscles – As we exercise and sweat, we lose water. In fact, just losing 5% of your body’s stored water supply can cause reductions in muscle strength and endurance. To prevent that, drink water before, during, and after exercising.
Healthy Joints – If the body is dehydrated, bones and joints can feel stiff and achy. Water helps lubricate your joints, preventing stiffness while keeping your movements smooth.
Healthy Digestive System – Drinking enough water helps maintain a healthy colon and prevent constipation.
Proper Kidney Function – Did you know that your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood per day while sifting out waste and transporting urine to the bladder. To perform at full capacity, they need plenty of water.
Fatigue Fighter – Fatigue is one of the most common signs of dehydration. So instead of reaching for the coffee, try a tall glass of water.
Proper Hydration – Yes, water keeps us from getting dehydrated. But what does that really mean? Dehydration brings about feelings of tiredness, reduced urine output, and lower blood pressure. Blood flow can also slow down.
Even with all that, water quantity is only part of the equation. Because if your home water supply contains above-acceptable levels of contaminants, the more your drink, the more harm you can do to your body. Does your water look or smell “funny”? Is it leaving white scaly deposits on your plumbing fixtures? If you have any concerns at all, contact Norhio Plumbing for more information about our water treatment services, including water softening and filtration. We can see to it that only high quality water flows your faucets for the benefit of all.
