With the arrival of warmer months, it is necessary to take in more fluids in order to prevent dehydration. But we often forget water until we feel thirsty. These are the signals the body sends when it is not getting enough water.
1. Dry skin that cannot be nourished by lotions
It is normal for the skin to change depending on the season. It's dry and lifeless in the winter, but a little moisturizer usually fixes the situation. If that doesn't help, maybe your skin is dehydrated and that's why it's lost its glow, and it's looking for water.
2. Dry and chapped lips and excessive thirst
If your mouth and tongue are dry and sticky, and you feel thirsty, it's time to drink water and replace the lost fluid. This can be a sign of some other problems, so you should see a doctor if it doesn't go away after a few days of increased water intake.
3. You have frequent headaches
Taking more water into the body could prevent headaches. The National Headache Foundation warns that headaches are a sign that you are experiencing mild to moderate dehydration. Insufficient fluid intake can cause migraines, so experts advise drinking as much water as possible and avoiding sweet or excessively salty sports drinks, which can cause even more damage.
4. You are tired
If you get enough sleep but still feel tired, you may be dehydrated.
5. You're gaining weight
Studies have shown that drinking half a liter of water can speed up the body by up to 30 percent. So it's no surprise that drinking plenty of water is an integral part of any healthy eating plan.
6. Fight constipation
If you have trouble going to the toilet, you may need to increase your water intake. The body needs fluid to pass waste through the digestive tract. Dehydration is the leading cause of chronic constipation.
7. You have a urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections can occur for a number of reasons, one of which is dehydration. By drinking water, we help flush out bacteria from the bladder. One of the signs that the body lacks fluid is dark colored urine or a frequent need to urinate. If you feel like you have an infection, see your doctor and start drinking more water.
8. You are irritable
Some research has shown that mild dehydration can lead to neurological changes that affect our focus and make us irritable.
9. You have muscle cramps
Experts say that blood circulation slows down when we drink too little water. Our body tries to compensate for the liquid by taking it from the muscles in order to protect the vital organs, and unpleasant and painful spasms occur, reports Nezavisne.
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