Don't Let Dehydration Impact Your Health

Drinking plenty of water every day is important to overall health and wellness. Yet many people simply don’t drink enough water, which deprives their bodies of the fluids it needs to function optimally. If you find that you experience any of the following symptoms of dehydration, it may mean you’re not getting enough water to stay healthy.

Dry Mouth

This one is pretty obvious, but the danger of dry mouth comes about in how you choose to resolve it. If you wet your mouth with something like a sugary soda, you end up doing more harm than good. When you drink water, you lubricate the membranes of your mouth and throat, helping to keep them moist long after your drink is gone. So make sure you reach for water when your mouth feels dry to combat dehydration.

Dry Eyes

People usually associate dry eyes with allergies, but it can also be from dehydration. Not getting adequate water leads to dry, bloodshot eyes. If you don’t have enough water in your body, your tear ducts can dry up, making them unable to replenish the fluid layer covering your eyes. This is especially concerning for people who wear contacts as it can impact eye health and vision in the long run.

Dry Skin

Most people don’t think of their skin as an organ, but that’s exactly what it is! Dry skin is one of the first warning signs of dehydration, so pay close attention to how your skin feels and looks. If you get too dehydrated, your body won’t be able to sweat normally which can lead to a host of other issues. So drink up to keep your skin feeling and looking its best.

Joint Pain

Your cartilage and spinal discs are made up of mostly water (about 80%!). That means if you don’t drink enough water, they can’t do their very important job of preventing your bones from grinding together. Proper hydration ensures your joints can absorb shock and move smoothly as they are supposed to.

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