6 Reasons Why You Should Increase Your Water Intake

Water is nothing new, it’s our life force making up 60% of our bodies. That said when we aren’t getting enough water, we pay the price and many of the results mimic other health concerns that we don’t often associate to dehydration. Your solution for better skin, more energy and hunger control may be as simple as adding more water into your routine, and luckily there are plenty of ways to do so in style with the water bottles and tumblers from Forward With Design. 

Clear Skin

Water helps detoxify and pass through impurities in the body. When we are not able to properly detoxify, our skin tends to pay the price with a breakout or two. We also get acne from dehydrated dry skin. As beneficial as hydrating skin care products can be, we need to hydrate the skin from the inside out as well. 

Improves Mental Clarity

Dehydration leaves our brain struggling and foggy. By ensuring we drink enough water we are promoting better mental clarity and overall improved emotional and mental health.

Better Digestion

All of our organs take water to function, but especially our digestive tract and intestines. Water helps to break down food during the digestion process. It also helps move the nutrients from our food quickly through the body for maximum absorption. And finally, water helps with softening stool and preventing constipation.

Boosts Energy

As water promotes the oxygen flow to both our brain and heart, dehydration will slow that flow leaving us feeling more tired and lethargic. We often reach for coffee instead of water but try sipping and hydrating next time you need an afternoon boost.

Decreases Bloating

Many of us tend to mix this up, we think if our body is bloated with water retention, we shouldn’t be consuming more water. The reality is our body is programmed to hold on to water more, the less we give it. As a result, upping your water intake will actually decrease bloating, especially when consuming salty foods!

Cuts Cravings

Our body is often mixing up thirst or dehydration with hunger, this is because the same part of the brain is responsible for interpreting the two. If you always stay hydrated throughout the day, when you are truly hungry your body will know, and your intuitive eating habits will become stronger. 

The benefits of water are endless for the human body. I encourage everyone to stay their best hydrated selves this year. Make sure to check out the water bottles from Forward With Design, a local Canadian brand creating everyday products for your active lifestyle. 

** This article is in partnership with Forward With Design **