Have you had any water today? Before you read this, make sure to get some H20 down to get that out of the way. Drinking water isn’t something that takes a lot of time or energy, but it is still something that many people neglect to do. But if you don’t have enough water in your body, you may start to notice the consequences in your health.

But seriously, if you are thirsty right now, go drink some water. Your body is a little late and is already mildly dehydrated by the time you start to crave water. So go have a glass, and we can get started.

Signs You Aren’t Drinking Enough Water

• Constipation
• Dry Skin
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Excessive Thirst
• Dry Mouth
• Head Ache
• Weight Gain
• Muscle Cramps

Why You Should Be Drinking Water

Your body needs water to survive. Water is found in your cells, organs, and tissues and helps your body function properly. Every time you breathe, sweat, or digest you are losing water which is why you need to be constantly hydrating.

When you drink enough water, it helps to hydrate areas of your body like your eyes, skin, and mouth. It also acts as a lubricant on your joints and protects your spinal cord. In order for your body to remove waste efficiently, it needs enough water to flush out your system which helps keep your kidneys from overworking themselves. But if you don’t drink enough water, you can do some damage to your body.

What Happens When You Don’t Drink Enough Water

Bad Mood

The first thing you might notice is the dryness in your eyes, skin, and mouth. You might feel thirsty or get a headache. But one thing you may notice but not know the reasoning behind it is that your mood will change. Studies show that just a level of 1% of dehydration can affect your mood.

Anxiety

You may notice that you feel a sense of anxiety because when you don’t drink enough water, your heart rate rises. This is because most of your blood is made of water, and without it, your blood becomes more concentrated making your cardiovascular system work harder.

Head Ache

You get a headache when you haven’t had enough water because your brain is shrinking and pulling away from your skull. Without enough water, the brain tissue fluid will decrease, and your brain loses volume and cell functions are disrupted making you feel like you can’t focus or concentrate.

Weight Gain

If you don’t drink enough water, you might also notice weight gain. You might think you are putting on water weight when you drink a lot of water, but depriving yourself of drinking water can make your weight issues more severe. This is because mild dehydration slows down your metabolism.

Go Drink Some Water!

So if you feel thirsty, grab a water instead of a soda. Your health depends on it! It is one of the easiest ways that you can help take care of yourself.