10 Warning Signs of Dehydration

Do you know, we can go up to 3 weeks without food, but wouldn't last more than 3 or 4 days without water? Here are the signs that your water intake is dangerously low.

- Bad breath.

- Your urine is dark yellow or amber.

- Decrease amount of urine

- Dry mouth and swollen tongue.

- Sluggish or fatigue

- Craving for sugar

Serious case of dehydration may include - dizziness, fainting, confusion and heart palpitations.

Causes of dehydration

How do we get dehydrated? Drinking too much of caffeine, or alcohol, not drinking enough fluids during hot weather and working out are the common factors. 

The benefits of hydration

When you drink enough water, you’re helping your body function at its best. You may even experience some impressive health benefits, which can include:

• Keeping cool
  When you overheat — whether it’s because of a sunny day, an intense workout, or a fever — your body produces sweat to cool down. Sweat is mostly made of water, so your body needs to stay hydrated to help you stay nice and cool.

• Getting muscles and joints to work at peak performance
  Because your cells work better when fully hydrated, it can increase your body’s ability to perform. Water also helps lubricate your joints, making it easier to move.

• Helping control weight
  “We often mistake thirst for hunger,” says Dr. Navarro. “Drinking enough water may help us avoid misplaced urges that tell us to eat when we don’t need to.”

Preventing constipation
People who are well-hydrated usually have regular bowel movements. Hard bowel movements or constipation can be a sign that you aren’t getting enough water — or fiber.

So how much water do you need to drink per day? The short answer: It depends.

The most common recommendation is to drink 8 ounces of water 6 or 8 times a day, every day. However, some adults may need more or less, depending on their overall health. Factors like illness and medications can affect how much water you may need. You should also take into account how much you exercise, the level of intensity, and how hot and dry the weather is.

Don't like it plain? Choose sparkling water!
Is drinking sparkling water the same as drinking plain water? The answer is, yes! Sparkling water hydrates you just as well. Carbonate water is just regular water infused with bubble carbon gas. It will keep you hydrated and full. Burrp.