Among the basic recommendation given by medical and diet experts is to take a lot of water; namely at least eight to 10 glasses or two liters daily in order to maintain and increase health.
However, to drink that amount of water is not easy for some people because it means that they have to frequently go to the toilet and for some groups, especially for old people, it is such a hassle and seen as a problem or trouble.
When drinking up much water daily, some concerns raise that there will be side effects of drinking too much water. Some people claimed that it caused their stomach to feel bloating.
One and only one side effect can be experienced which is often going to the toilet and it is considered as a good thing. Generally we will not have problem of ‘too much water’ because the body automatically excrete excess water.
Water is important to dissolve by-products of metabolism such as uric acid and urea which are transported by blood to the kidneys. Enough water is needed to effectively get rid of these waste materials from the body because lack of water forces the kidney to work harder to filter toxic materials and eventually it can cause damage to this important organ.
According to water experts, lack of water is one of causes of daytime fatigue and exhaustion that can cause short of breath, stomachache, numbness and unreasonable anxiousness.
Drowsiness can be an important sign that our body is lacking of water. Water is needed for digestion process and metabolism.
A study from Tufts University found that mild dehydration (loosing one to two percent of body weight) can impair thinking. Full-blown dehydration on the other hand can cause electrolytes imbalance in body especially in sodium and potassium. These electrolytes aid muscles and heart function.
The most frequent advices that you may heard on how to maintain good health are to eat healthily and in balance and also by maintaining an active lifestyles, which is often accomplished by exercising. These advices are very practical, effective and did not require high cost.
