August 27, 2019
It’s no secret that staying hydrated is an essential part of wellness, and it’s crucial during all seasons, whether we’re battling muggy summer heat or frigid, dry winter air.
Each person has unique hydration needs, and it's an essential part of wellness.
While there are varying expert opinions on exactly how much water we should drink daily, we do know that drinking plenty of it helps you feel energized, keeps your skin fresh, and helps your body to work like it should. If you are even slightly dehydrated, WebMD reminds us that it’ll show up in a surprising number of ways, including negatively impacting your mood or focus, causing tiredness, or headaches.
Dawn Mans, Three Pillars’ Wellness Connection Coordinator, reminds us that,
“Each person has unique hydration needs, and dehydration can happen in as little as 30 minutes. Even our normal body functions like breathing, sweating, and urinating cause us to lose 10+ cups of water each day, so eat and drink well to replenish your body.”
We’ve all heard the eight-glasses-of-water-per-day directive, but, according to Mayo Clinic, your recommended water intake depends on various factors, including your overall health, how active you are, and the climate you live in.
Regardless of exactly how much your body needs, we could all benefit from drinking a bit more on a daily basis. Try these five simple, sneaky ways to get more water into your life.
A small swap from coffee to herbal tea even once a week can help keep you hydrated.
Sneak extra hydration into your day with nutritious water-rich foods like watermelon.
A splash of water to dilute other beverages maintains the taste, cuts the calories, and adds more water to your daily intake.
Have a tip to share? What do you find works best in ensuring you stay hydrated? Leave us a comment below!
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