Summer is here! Drink more water with these really easy tips

Did you know that the human body is 70% water but a new study says it has depreciated its value? Well, the human body now contains up to 60% of water and that clearly indicates the urgency of people and studies claiming for us to drink water more. Our body requires food, sunlight, water, air to survive and for growing purposes food and water is required the most. It is claimed that we can survive without food for days but we should never not drink water. Water is highly essential for our body as it constitutes most of our body and helps our body grow naturally.

We shouldn’t compromise on drinking water. Did you know that it is advised by the doctors to drink at least 8 cups or 64 ounces of water each day to maintain proper balance in the body? It is essential to maintain the balance of water as it helps in lubricating joints, regulating body temperature, promoting cell health and maintaining blood pressure.

So, how can you start drinking more water for your health and also as we enter summer? Read on to know more.

Become aware about your fluid needs

As essential as water is for our health, nothing is ever good for us if it’s out of limits. We should know what our body needs and how much. So, before you just start drinking way too much water, learn about how much water suits you. The common advice is basically of drinking 8 cups of water daily however, it is not based on science. The amount differs from one person to another. It is suggested or recommended that men should consume at least 16 cups of water and women 11 cups of water each day either by directly drinking water, other fluids or even through food. This still depends on the amount and type of activity a person does in a day. So, be aware about how much water is essential for your body type before you consume more or less of it.

Install specific applications on your phone

The way science and technology has been progressing these days has made things easily available for us. There are so many applications that can help you stick with physical and mental health habits, from proper meditation to steps taken each day. Among these, various applications are there to help you analyse your need for water, meet the targets you set for a day that you can install in your phone to help you drink more water. Some of those are mentioned below;

• Water Reminder
• Water Drink Reminder
• Water Tracker 
• Drink Water Reminder

All of them are free and have over 1 million+ downloads. You can install one today and try it for yourself.

Set reminders on your phone

As mentioned above, you can download apps on your phone and if not that then you can set reminders on your phone or smartwatches as a little reminder to pause during a busy day can definitely help you. For example, you can set a reminder to drink water per hour or a reminder to refill your bottle or amount of glasses of water set per day. These reminders are there and highly essential because people are losing themselves in the chaos of everyday life and are often unaware of the fact that not taking care of themselves would lead them to health issues. These reminders are there to help you take care of yourself as self-care shouldn’t be compromised.

Keep a reusable water bottle

When you are travelling through the subway, going out to work or meeting your friends for a party, you should keep a water bottle with you and make it a reusable one. Keeping a reusable bottle with you helps in drinking more water as it is accessible. It can easily be used in any setting and comes in handy in offices, parks, cafes, it acts as a visual reminder to drink more water. And by doing this, you are also following the RRR rule, Reuse, Recycle and Reduce.

Drink water at these times per day

Another way of drinking more water is by drinking it on specific timings every day without fail. You should not forget to drink at least a glass of water at these times,

• Before having a meal
• Before going to bed
• After waking up in the morning

You should also remember to drink water while you are at work. Drinking water at these times helps in balancing blood pressure, digestion and also, in keeping healthier skin.

As we mentioned earlier, water covers a larger part of our body so, it’s crucial that we don’t compromise on our health. The last couple of years have been difficult for us, with rising diseases and the pandemic testing our immunity.

Many of us began to pay more attention to our health. Why not add “drink more water” to that health To-Do list? Be aware of your surroundings, your needs and don’t forget to have a glass of water while you read this.

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