Water: Your Body's Best Hydration Partner

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Introduction

Water is one of the most essential component of our life.Water helps to maintain our body balance.Every cell , tissue,and organ of our body needs water to function properly.

How Much Water Should We Drink Daily?

Amount of water person needs depends on age, physical activity, climate and overall health of that person.

General Guideline:Men should drink 3.7 litres fluid per day and Women should drink 2.7 liters fluid per day.

A Common recommendation 8-10 glasses of water per day for most healthy adults.

Benefits of Drinking Enough Water:

  • Supports body functions
  • Helps in digestion
  • Maintain body temperature
  • Improves kidney functions
  • Boosts energy
  • Improves brain functions
  • Improves skin elasticity
  • Maintains balance weight

Management to Stay Hydrated

  • Drink enough water regularly
  • Carry water bottle with you when you go outside
  • Set reminders to drink water at regular intervals
  • Eat water rich foods ,like watermelon, coconut water, cucumber, orange.
  • Monitor Urine colour : if it’s light yellow then it indicates good Hydration while dark yellow suggest, you need more fluids.
  • Increase intake during heat and exercise.

Who should Limit Water Intake?

  • People with kidney failure
  • Heart failure patients
  • Liver disease
  • Hyponatremia
  • Certain Hormonal Disorders

:warning: Fluid restriction should only be done on a doctor’s advice.Most healthy individuals do not need to limit water intake.

:speech_balloon: How many glasses of water do you drink each day?Do you track your daily water intake?

MBH/AB

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staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to care for your body

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