Signs that your are not drinking enough water

Here’s not much in this world more refreshing than a tall, ice-cold glass of water. I don’t think there’s anyone alive that can deny that sometimes, a simple glass of water can be more satisfying than a cup of coffee or a can of soda. Despite this, too many of us don’t drink enough water on a daily basis. By depriving ourselves of the world’s most natural resource, we are continuously damaging our bodies. If you experience any of the following, you can improve your situation by starting with a glass of H2O

1.   Dry mouth

One of the most visible ramifications of the low intake of water is dryness around the mouth. Chapped lips and dry skin are an indication of dehydration. When you feel dehydrated, grab a bottle of water rather than opting for aerated drinks or other sugary fluids. Water helps in keeping your mouth moist by lubricating the mucus membranes in your mouth and throat.

2.   Skin Breakouts
you should keep your skin, the largest body part, healthy by having enough water. If your skin doesn't receive adequate hydration, you will not sweat, which in turn means an accumulation of dirt and oil in your body. So, have 2-3 liters of water every day to steer clear of skin breakouts.

3.    Weight Gain
When your body feels a little dehydrated, it may send out signals of hunger rather than thirst. Sometimes, the body won't tell you that you need water by inducing the feeling of a dry throat, but you might rather start feeling hunger pangs instead. A sedentary person may end up eating rather than drinking water when he/she feels dehydrated. This would eventually lead to weight gain.The body needs enough water to flush out the toxins from your body. And in order to release the fat toxins from your body, all you have to do is drink enough water throughout the day to feed the tissues and cells in your body, which gets the enzymatic system moving. 

4.    Your Urine is Dark Yellow in Colour
First of all, going to the washroom six to seven times a day not a cause of concern, rather it is pretty fine. But if you are visiting just once, that is a problem. Moreover, if your urine is clear or light yellow in colour, it is a sign of a hydrated and healthy body. But in case you suffer for dehydration, your urine will turn dark yellow to warn you. Increase your water intake right away if your urine is dark yellow in colour. In extreme cases, dehydration leads to urinary tract infections.

5.    Constipation
Water lubricates your digestive system and if you don't stay hydrated enough, you will suffer from constipation. The intestine requires water to catalyze the process of digestion but if you stay dehydrated, that water gets used up by colon instead. So, don't push your body to the extreme and consume enough water to replenish your body with minerals throughout the day.

 

6.   Fatigue and Lethargy In the state of dehydration, your body is forced to borrow water from the blood, which in turn reduces oxygen in the body. And when the daily requirement of oxygen in the body is not met with, the body gets feeling fatigued and sleepy. Lack of water in the body reduces the stamina of the body and induces lethargy much earlier in the day.

    7. Bloodshot eyes

           Dehydration dries up your tear ducts, leading to bloodshot eyes. If     you feel               that your eyes are dry and you may not have tears even if you feel like crying, its           cause of concern. Dryness in the eyes can harm your eyes adversely, especially if           you use contact lenses