Jan 10, 2025
I am Dr. Brittanie West at UHC Family Medicine, and I am joining you this evening to discuss the importance of consuming quality water.
1). How does water benefit your body?
Getting enough water every day is important for health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, which may cause unclear thinking, mood change, overheating, constipation, and kidney stones. Water has no calories, so replacing sugary drinks with plain water can help reduce caloric intake.
Good old H2O helps to:
- Keep a normal body temperature.
- Lubricate and cushion joints.
- Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
- Get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
2). What should you do to meet your water intake?
Daily water intake recommendations vary by age, gender, pregnancy status, activity level, and breastfeeding status. Daily water intake is mostly from water and other beverages. Foods, especially those with high water content such as many fruits and vegetables, can also add to your daily fluid intake.
3). When should you increase your water consumption?
It is important to increase your water intake:
- If you are experiencing hot climates.
- The more you are physically active.
- If you are running a fever.
- If you are having diarrhea or vomiting.
This content was originally posted on the WDTV News website here.
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