December 25, 2022: Need Water?

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If you’re like most people, then you may not get enough water during the day. This could lead to dehydration, and a much slower time reaching your goals. Even if you do drink water throughout the day, you may not be getting enough, which could impact your health in negative ways. This week, we’re going to talk about how to tell if you need more water.

But, how do you know if you’re not drinking enough? I like the general rule that you drink half your weight (in lbs) in ounces of water each day. So, if you’re 140 lbs, that would be a minimum of 70 oz per day. Usually, this keeps you fully hydrated, since you’re also extracting water from some of the food you eat.

Here’s how you can tell if you aren’t drinking enough water—without having to track each day:

1. Dark Pee

This is one of the easiest signs that you’re not drinking enough water. When you’re fully hydrated, your pee should be mostly clear—or even have a slight yellow color. But, if your pee is dark yellow, then you’re not drinking enough water.

2. Mouth and Lips are Dry

Are you constantly using Chapstick on your cracked, dry lips? Or does your mouth always feel dry? If so, you need to drink more water. Dehydration reduces saliva production, therefore, causing your mouth and lips to feel dry. You may also notice bad breath, since the bacteria isn’t being flushed from your mouth.

3. Lower Energy Levels

If you’re tired all the time, but getting enough sleep, you could be dehydrated. Typically, when you’re dehydrated, your body extracts water from your blood. This could slow the amount of oxygen reaching your working muscle groups and organs, making you feel sluggish, sleepy, or just low on energy.

4. Skin is Dry

If you’re dehydrated, your skin may be dry, itchy, red, and sometimes irritated. Since your body needs water to function, it brings water away from your skin, leaving it dry and cracked.

Drinking plenty of water is important for your overall health, and the many functions your body performs each day. If you’re not drinking enough water, you may experience plenty of health issues, including longer sickness, digestive issues, brain fog, and poor concentration. These 4 factors above could show you if you’re drinking enough water—or need to work on increasing your intake.

Next Sunday, we’ll talk about preparing for the new year and getting a jumpstart on the new version of you.

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I hope you have a wonderful week,

Kelly

Kelly Morgan, Ph.D.

Tsirona - www.tsirona.com

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