Water is a vital resource, necessary for our well-being and survival. Yet, many of us just don’t drink enough of it. When we starve our body of water, we reduce our body’s ability to function normally, which can ultimately be fatal. Conversely, when we enrich our body with ample amounts of water, we help our body perform at its peak.

To help highlight some of the many health benefits of drinking water, chiropractors have some general tips for you below.

Staying hydrated in the heat or during a workout
Properly hydrating yourself in the heat or during a workout, especially during outdoor exercises, is one of the most crucial times to drink plenty of water. It is important to drink water before, during, and after exercise. It is also important to drink water when you are in the heat for extended periods of time and not just when you feel thirsty. Otherwise, dehydration can occur and cause cramps, dizziness, heat exhaustion, or more severely, heat stroke.

The recommended amount of water intake is unique for each person, depending on body size and activity. If you regularly workout in the heat and have problems regulating your hydration levels, consider visiting a chiropractor for a personal hydration program. A chiropractor can evaluate your body biomechanics and compare it with your activities to provide you with a personal program. If possible, try to find a chiropractor who is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). These are Doctors of Chiropractic with a special certification in sports injuries, performance, prevention and rehabilitative exercises.

Water and weight loss
Water is often used as a tool to help dieters lose weight. Researchers have offered several reasons why water may aid in weight loss. Dieters who drink plenty of water throughout the day are often satisfied with their hydration levels and thus avoid drinking more sugary or calorie-laced drinks. Also, for dieters who drink water prior to every meal, many feel more full and don’t eat as much during the meal, which can also add in weight loss.

Water and a better you
Water is a life-serving nutrient that helps lubricate joints, eliminate waste from the body, improve skin tone, and enhance brain function, among other things. So it just makes sense if you want to feel healthier, look better, and be sharper, then drink plenty of water as part of your daily routine. Drinking an 8-ounce glass of water is the best way to get your day started when you first roll out of bed. Follow up your day with regular intervals to stretch, breathe deeply, and drink more water.

Be green
Chiropractors are not only advocates of preventative care for their patients but also advocates for preventative care of the environment. Drinking water regularly should not consist of buying multiple cases of disposable water bottles. Certainly there are times when disposables are necessary. But be smart and be green. Try to limit your use of disposable water bottles. Invest in a personal refillable water container. Many inexpensive personal water-carrying containers now have built in water filters. These filters allow you to refill your personal water container with regular tap water. The filters take care of the rest and leave you with clean, good tasting water. Enjoy your water and your better you!

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