How much water have you drank today?

During the rainy season, we feel less thirsty and therefore we end up drinking less water. But the fact is skipping the water in rainy season is harmful to our body. Staying hydrated in rainy season is equally important whether you feel thirsty or not. It keeps many diseases that tend to thrive only in this season at bay. Here are some good reasons to drink more water this rainy season.

1. It’s critical for your heart health: Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. If you’re well-hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard. Dehydration can be a serious condition that can lead to problems ranging from swollen feet or a headache to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke.
2. Helps in Good Blood Circulation
3. Helps to Flush Out Toxin
4. Prevents Kidney Problems
5. To Help with Immunity

It’s also a good thing to keep tabs on your hydration if you’re travelling. If staying hydrated is difficult for you, here are some tips that can help:

• Keep a bottle of water with you during the day. To reduce your costs, carry a reusable water bottle and fill it with tap water.
• If you don’t like the taste of plain water, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink.
• Drink water before, during, and after a workout.
• When you’re feeling hungry, drink water. Thirst is often confused with hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied with drinking water. Drinking water may also contribute to a healthy weight-loss plan. Some research suggests that drinking water can help you feel full.
• If you have trouble remembering to drink water, drink on a schedule. For example, drink water when you wake up, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and when you go to bed. Or, drink a small glass of water at the beginning of each hour.
• Drink water when you go to a restaurant. It will keep you hydrated, and it’s free.

How much water do you need?

The amount of water a person needs depends on climatic conditions, clothing worn and exercise intensity and duration. A person who perspires heavily will need to drink more than someone who doesn’t. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may also mean you need to drink more water. People with cystic fibrosis have high concentrations of sodium in their sweat and also need to use caution to avoid dehydration. And some medications can act as diuretics, causing the body to lose more fluid. Thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink. “If you get thirsty, you’re already dehydrated,” the easiest thing to do is pay attention to the colour of your urine. Pale and clear means you’re well hydrated. If it’s dark, drink more fluids.