14 Warning Signs That Your Body is Lacking Water

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Water makes up about two-thirds of your body weight, and a person cannot survive without water for more than a few days. Every cell, organ and tissue in the body depends on water.

Benefits of drinking water

-It balances the body fluids.
-It regulates and maintains body temperature.
-It promotes the elimination of waste products and toxins.
-It promotes digestion.
-It controls calorie intake.
-It keeps your skin hydrated and youthful.
-It offers protection for your tissues, spinal cord and joints.
-It lubricates your joints and eyes.

Dehydration impedes your body function as it causes electrolyte imbalance. Yet, numerous people do not know the most important symptoms of dehydration and may not notice it. A lack of water can lead to a plethora of health problems from hair loss to blood pressure.

Here are the top 14 signs and symptoms of dehydration

-Headaches and Light-headedness
-Brain Fog or Poor Concentration
-Your Eyes Are Dry
-Bad Breath and Dry Mouth
-Constipation and Other Digestive Issues
-Sudden Food Cravings
-Reduced Urination and Change in Color
-You Feel Fatigued and Lethargic
-You Experience Joint and Muscle Pain
-Scaly, Dry Skin and Lips
-Accelerated Heartbeat
-Your Muscle Mass Decreases
-You Experience Hunger Pangs
-Experience Premature Aging

How To Prevent Dehydration Naturally?

-The best way to prevent dehydration is to stay properly hydrated each and every day.
-Avoiding too much caffeine and beverages that are high in sugar are two good ways to help prevent dehydration.
-When working in hot weather or in the sun, drinking extra water is a must.
-If someone becomes dehydrated, liquids may be replenished through intravenous methods, and simple water consumption is also a way to treat mild dehydration.
-Since water is absorbed through the skin, applying wet towels to the body can help ease symptoms.
-Regulating body temperature is also important in treating dehydration.
-It is important to catch dehydration symptoms early on before they start to become severe.

Sources:

freedrinkingwater.com

top10homeremedies.com

lifehack.org

indiatimes.com

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Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Minor in business and liberal arts. I've written about health for more than a decade. Veteran freelance writer with expertise in health, wellness, parenting and lifestyle issues. I am passionate about educating and empowering people to achieve and maintain optimal health and is committed to providing the highest quality health care.