Since the human body is 60% water, it makes sense why it's so important to stay hydrated. The best way to start drinking more water is to better understand why it's so essential to your well-being.
Why Water Is Important
Water is the key to life. Very little, if anything would exist without it. In addition to quenching our thirst, water is essential for the tasks of daily life. We use it to cook, clean, bathe and prepare baby formula for our little ones. Not only does it allow us to meet our most basic physical needs but also being in or near water also has the power to lower our heart and breathing rate, reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of well-being and happiness. Whether it’s the ocean, a lake, or waterfall, I’m sure you’ve felt its soothing affect.
The Function of Water In The Body
Water makes up 90% of your blood and is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to your cells, organs, and different parts of your body. When you become dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker, increasing your blood pressure and causing parts of your body to become deprived of oxygen. Your body also uses water to regulate your body temperature and because we lose water when we breathe, sweat and produce waste, it's important to continually replenish your fluids throughout the day.
The Benefits of Staying Hydrated
| Optimises your brain function
When you become dehydrated, you'll notice your brain becomes foggy. Many people will get lightheaded or start to experience headaches. This is because the brain is made up of 70% water, so when the body becomes dehydrated, it causes the brain to shrink and contract from the loss of fluid. This results in the brain pulling away from the skull, which causes pain and creates mental fog. A hydrated brain is a happy brain that enables improved concentration, balanced moods, and sustained memory function.
| Helps digestion and removal of waste.
Your kidneys are responsible for cleaning your blood of any waste and removing it from your body through your urine. When you don't have enough water, your blood can't flow freely through your kidneys, so they need to work much harder, which can result in kidney damage and kidney stones. Water also helps break down the food that you eat, so it's much easier for your body to absorb the nutrients. Your large intestine absorbs the water in your stool to collect nutrients as well. If there's not enough water, this often causes constipation as there is not enough fluid left in your stool to pass comfortably through your intestines.
| Improved physical activity
Your muscles and joints don't experience as much strain when you're hydrated, so you can work them harder and longer. As you sweat, you lose water which helps to regulate your temperature. If you don't replenish that water, then you can start to experience fatigue more quickly as you become dehydrated.
Why The Quality of Your Water Is Important
Since water is essential to your health, you want to ensure that you're drinking the best quality. Unfortunately, the water from our taps contains chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants that can lead to health issues over time. Kapha’s system purifies your water using reverse osmosis – the gold standard in water filtration. But drinking water that has been stripped of everything is not good either, that is why our systems replenish the healthy minerals lost and naturally raise the pH and alkalinity of the water. So you can drink clean, alkaline water that has all the good minerals your body needs.
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is the best thing you can do for your physical and mental health. Make sure you're drinking your recommended daily amount of water and make a conscious effort to only drink clean water free of contaminants but rich in healthy minerals.
