- Feeling tired/fatigued
- A heightened metabolism
- Proper body temperature regulation
- Healthy skin and hair
- A healthy heart and circulation
And a whole host of other benefits? We’re smitten with the wet stuff this week, and wanted to highlight the importance of drinking plenty of water for overall health and wellness in your life!
Why am I So Tired?
The human body is a delicate ecosystem of balance and constant adjusting to stay in homeostasis, or the body’s happy place. By drinking enough water throughout the day, your body has enough “fuel” to regulate cell production, body processes like liver detoxification, and energy metabolism to stay alert and feeling good all day long!
Having Troubles on the Scale?
Drinking water can boost your metabolism, too. By having enough water, it frees the body up to produce energy which creates a positive effect on the amount of energy you burn during the day. In addition, water helps lubricate the digestive tract, making your meals digest easier and faster than they would if you were dehydrated. A healthy bowel is a healthy gut, which translates into proper hunger hormone function!
Feeling Too Cold or Too Hot?
Water plays a large role in circulation; in particular, keeping you cool. When we’re overheated, water can distribute in the blood vessels, expanding them and creating a lower blood pressure. This takes the sting out of hot weather or hot flashes, keeping you cool and comfortable! This change in circulation allows colder weather to make little impact toward poor blood distribution-- a common Winter complaint!
Have the Smooth Hair and Skin You Deserve!
Water is by far the most important beauty supplement you can take! By drinking enough H2O, the body can properly produce and distribute proteins in the form of amino acids for the body to build upon. A healthy cell needs amino acids and proteins to produce stunning hair, skin and nails-- water is the key!
In addition, one of the first signs of dehydration is dry lips. Drink enough water to stay kissable all day!
Heart Healthy Drinks
Studies may show that an occasional glass of red wine is beneficial for the heart, but we’re taking shots of something different-- you guessed it, water! Water successfully lowers blood pressure, a common complaint of those suffering with heart disease. Drink enough water to prevent the pain and pressure of thick blood to make easy work for your heart. Thinner blood is easier to pump and distribute through the body. Water combined with healthy exercise, such as a yoga practice, is an effective and easy strategy to tackle heart issues head on!
Do you drink enough water? What are your favorite benefits of staying hydrated? Share your stories on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the hashtags #rylwellnesswednesday and #roswellyogalife!