H2Whoa

Is your head hurting? Is your skin dry and blemishing? Are you hungry after eating? Drinking water is essential to your health and can actually help with the issues previously mention. Rumor has it that you no longer need to drink 8 glasses of water a day – don’t listen to it! You might not need to drink 8 glasses of water, but it is a good guideline to follow. Skip the soda or juice and invest in a big reusable water jug and start chugging.

There are plenty of reasons to drink water, whether you get it straight from the tap or in the form of other fluids or foods, is vital to your health. Remember that a large portion of the cells that make up your body are made up of water. It is very important to replenish your body’s water because you lose so much from daily activities. “Fluid losses occur continuously, from skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, and these losses must be replaced daily for good health,” according to Dr. Steven Guest, MD.

When the amount of water you consume does not equal or surpass the amount you use, you can and will become dehydrated. Keep in mind that exercise, extreme weather, altitude, and specific foods can all play a factor in your body’s water retention. Your body might be dehydrated if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

• Extreme thirst: A common sign of dehydration is a strong craving for water. It is important to listen to your body when it is signaling to you.
• Dry mouth and tongue: Your body is telling you that it needs attention – listen!
• Over-exhaustion; sleepiness: Drinking a glass of water one time will not help, but make sure to evaluate your regular water intake to kick this bad feeling.
• Fogginess: Drinking a glass of water one time will not help, but make sure to evaluate your regular water intake to kick this bad feeling.
• Headaches: Drink water! This can help quicker than you think!
• Dizziness: Drink water and eat a nourishing meal.
• Bright yellow urine: Keep an eye out for this. Drink water and monitor closely.
• Less frequent urination: Monitor closely and increase your water intake.

There are many additional benefits of drinking a lot water:

• Drinking water will help control your calorie intake. When dieting, drinking a lot of water will help you feel fuller for longer.
• Staying hydrated will assist in the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and vitamins.
• Drinking plenty of water will help keep your skin clean and clear. Tip: make up applies better to hydrated skin!
• Drinking water helps your kidney’s clean out your body.
• Drinking water helps regulated bowel movements.

Sometimes symptoms are not always what they seem. That is why Dr. Dharia and his team at Palm Beach Internal Medicine (PBIM) are here to help. Call and make your appointment today to go over any of your concerns!