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Monday, June 18, 2012

The Difficulties With Not Consuming Adequate Water

By Walter Q. Xavier


Humans have developed an incredible automatic defense system over the past couple million years. All the things that we need for our survival is pretty much on auto pilot. When we are running low on fuel, all we think about is eating. When are low on fluids, we can't spend more than a couple seconds without thinking about drinking. When something threatens us, we get a sudden burst of energy so that we can either fight, or run away. Despite how amazing these systems are, we also have the capability to ignore them to some degree. And when we do this, it's usually a bad thing.

Not getting enough water on a regular basis will cause dehydration. Once in a while is not such a big deal, but if you are consistently not drinking enough water, it can lead to several health problems. To make sure you don't fall into this trap, it's essential to drink enough water. In this article you'll learn some of the dangers of not drinking enough water, so you can be sure to stay hydrated and healthy. You'll be doing yourself a big favor.

Numerous studies have shown again and again that consistent dehydration can significantly decrease the strength of your immune system. This makes it harder for you to fight off germs, which means you'll get sick more often. And when you do get sick, the symptoms will be worse, and duration will be longer. It's also worth noting that drinking plenty of water while you are actually sick can decrease the length of your illness. In order to keep your immune system strong, consider drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Another drawback to not getting enough water is tiredness and feelings of lethargy. When you are under hydrated, your body has to do extra work to do it's daily tasks. This puts a drain on your energy, making you feel as if you're not getting enough sleep. In order to increase your energy throughout the day, simply drink a few more glasses of water.

One other danger associated with dehydration is excessive hunger pains. Hunger is a tricky thing, and it can be hard to tell if you're really hungry or not. Many times there are certain psychological triggers that can induce hunger. But with a lack of water, there is a physical signal that is often misinterpreted as hunger. If you feel hungry, and there's no real reason, consider drinking a glass or two of water. You may find that your hunger quickly vanishes.

Lastly, without sufficient water flushing through your system on a regular basis, you can build up free radicals. These are chemicals that are naturally byproducts of your normal metabolism. If you drink enough water, they are simply flushed out, and there's no problem. But without enough water, these can build up over time and cause some serious problems.

Not drinking enough water can lead to serious health problems. The good news is that all you need to do is to drink a couple extra glasses a day. This can be enough to give you more energy, and keep you healthy.




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