We always make it a point to drink more. And yet we so often forget. But the lack of fluids causes the body to dehydrate. Here are 10 warning signs that you're chronically dehydrated.
Drinking is one of those things. Mostly a half-hearted resolution that we keep so moderately.
Every now and then, we remember it. And we shrug our shoulders and take note of it. Today was probably nothing. Tomorrow then. Maybe.
And of course we know how important it is. That we need to drink more. That our body works better if we allow ourselves 2-3 liters a day.
Since we ourselves consist of water to 80%. There are countless studies and articles about this.
We have also already tested what it brings to drink a lot. For 4 weeks should drink 3 liters of water a day.
Wow. That's what happens when you drink 3 liters of water a day!
But what actually happens when we drink too little? How do we notice that we are dehydrated?
These 10 warning signs will show you. Small suggestion for kindness: Drink a big sip of water before every single point ;)
I know that's easier said than done, because water tastes pretty boring.
With a little taste it is much easier. You have every day anew the chance to discover delicious flavors. By the way, ginger also tastes very delicious and is very healthy at the same time!
Drinking in the heat - Here's how to do it right!
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I have this in use and am very satisfied with it. Read through the many good reviews and inform yourself about it if you know the problem "too little drink".
For me, this works very well, especially on very hot days. Besides, you can save a lot of money. If you have a Buy Soda Stream*, you are also doing something good for the environment. You save a lot of plastic bottles and waste.
10 signs you're chronically dehydrated
When your body sends these signals, it's high time. You urgently need to drink more!
Headaches are a sign of a dehydrated body
The reason is simple. The water in our bodies is packed with a variety of nutrients. Important minerals such as potassium and sodium are thus passed through our body.
Attention: This is what happens when you drink too little!
If the amount of fluid in the blood decreases, the chemical reactions change.
Nutrients cannot be transported through the body as well. A lack of oxygen in the brain not only weakens our concentration. It also triggers headaches.
We get dizzy when we stand up
A clear sign of a dehydrated body! When we have drunk too little, the blood volume changes.
It does not circulate fast enough in our body. So we feel dizzy or light-headed if we stand up too quickly.
Sometimes we can see stars. You know this? Drink, drink, drink!
By the way, particularly well suited are Water jugs with a built-in strainer*. So you can add fruit and herbs to the water and don't have to worry about them ending up in the drinking glass.
I looked around on Amazon and found a Pitcher with built-in strainer* that measures 1.5 liters. Perfect for keeping an overview and drinking a lot.
This is how much water you really need to drink per day (with formula to calculate!)
We sweat little or not at all
Sweat has a basic function: it regulates our body temperature. When it's warm or we exercise, we sweat.
This protects our body from overheating. Sweat consists largely of water.
When we haven't drunk enough, we sweat less. At first glance, a very pleasant side effect.
However, this does not allow our body to cool down. Especially in summer, we can then quickly overheat.
Hunger indicates that we should drink more
Actually, we eat plenty throughout the day. Yet somehow we might find ourselves constantly reaching for snacks. Sound familiar?
The body expresses a lack of fluid not only through thirst. It's better to skip the snacks and drink a large glass of water instead.
We are tired all the time
You're never really awake either? Maybe your body is chronically dehydrated. When we drink too little, the blood circulates more slowly in our body.
As a result, our cells are not sufficiently supplied with oxygen.
However, minks and muscles need this oxygen to function properly. When it is missing, we feel tired and lack energy.
The pipes are clogged
Water does not only conduct nutrients through our body. It is also responsible for the removal of waste.
This allows the body to eliminate unusable substances. If we drink too little, this process is decelerated. And can even lead to constipation.
The urine is dark
It's simple: the lighter your urine, the better. When urinating, the body sponges out substances.
The less we have drunk, the higher the concentration in it. If you are more in the darker range, you should urgently drink more.
By the way, the exception is the morning urine: it always has a slightly stronger concentration. Well then. Happy peeing!
Our mouth is dry
This happens not only when we are excited. Our mouth becomes dry when we drink too little.
The tongue can also swell a little. This is not particularly pleasant.
The elasticity of your skin decreases
You have recently discovered the first wrinkles? And you are only 25? We can reassure you. You probably don't fall victim to premature skin aging. You are "only" dehydrated.
Pinch your skin. Doesn't it immediately return to its original shape? Then it's high time. Grab a drink and fill up your water reservoirs.
Our muscles cramp faster
It is essential for our muscles. The water balance and electrolytes must be in balance.
If we drink too little, the body gets out of balance. Especially when we have too little potassium or sodium in the body, our muscles tend to cramp. For everyone - and athletes in particular - therefore applies: drink more!
Our conclusion
The consequences of fluid deficiency seem to be quite banal "everyday niggles". So normal for us that we would not even expect to be dehydrated. If we drink more, we manage to significantly increase our well-being. And do our body the greatest proof of love.
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