Are You Dehydrated - How To Tell [Infographic]

Are You Dehydrated?  How to Tell, What to Do About It
Infographic from FIX.com

The Essence of Life

Water has been called the essence of life because it is essential for life.  It is the most abundant molecule in the human body and is involved in numerous physiological functions - playing a key role in many critical biological and biochemical processes.

For example, water helps to regulate body temperature, dissolve various substances like nutrients and waste products, filter and remove metabolic waste materials, and produce important secretions such as digestive juices, functional mucus, sweat and reproductive fluids.


Dehydration

Insufficient intake of water leads to dehydration.  Both severe, acute dehydration as well as mild or low-grade chronic dehydration can have serious health and medical consequences.

Read:  Why Dehydration Makes You Fat and Sick


Are You at Risk?

Water intake requirements differ from person to person and are based on many factors including age, sex, activity level, health status and the climate where the individual lives.

Read:  Water: Do You Need 8 Glasses a Day?

Knowing how to assess your hydration level and needs is important in determining how much water you need to drink to avoid risk of dehydration and consequent health or medical complications.


Infographic

This infographic from FIX illustrates signs of mild, moderate and severe dehydration, explains how to tell if you are dehydrated (including how to do the dehydration pinch test) and provides some tips on how to prevent dehydration.

To see a large version of the infographic and read the full article, please visit Here's What Dehydration Does to Your Body and What to do About It - FIX.


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💦 Amazing Water Remedies
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Amazing Water Remedies [Infographic]

Amazing Water Remedies Infographic from The Indian Spot

Curative Effects of Water

Clean water, in and of itself, has amazing curative effects.  It has been proposed that persistent dehydration is a factor leading to the development of chronic disease and medical conditions including premature aging, obesity and weight gain.

Read:  Why Dehydration Makes You Fat and Sick


Water Remedies

You can greatly enhance the curative effects of water by adding or infusing it certain grains, fruits, herbs, spices and flowers.

Read:  6 Things You Can Add to Water to Improve Digestion


Infographic

This infographic from The Indian Spot illustrates and briefly describes some of the health benefits of eight water remedies:

💦 Rice Water
💦 Lemon Water
💦 Fennel Water
💦 Ginger Water
💦 Mint Water
💦 Rose Water
💦Cucumber Water
💦 Honey Water

To learn more about each of these water remedies, including DIY at home instructions on how to make them (recipes), please visit Amazing Water Remedies - The Indian Spot.


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Water: Do You Need 8 Glasses a Day To stay properly hydrated, this infographic also offers some excellent tips. Related: Why Dehydration Makes You Fat and Sick · Daily Water Intake Table

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Why You Need Water in Your Life [Infographics]

What Does Water Do For You?  Infographic from USGS

The human body is composed of approximately 55% to 65% water.

This varies depending on age, sex, and the amount of fatty tissue vs. lean muscle mass you have.

Babies and kids have more water than adults.

Men tend to have more water than women.

Individuals with a higher percentage of lean body mass have more water than those with more fatty tissue.

It is estimated that the human body needs approximately two quarts of fresh water per day.

The actual amount needed again depends on various factors - including age, weight, health status, activity level, and the climate where you live.  Thus, for example, a very active adult living in the desert will require significantly more water than a sedentary adult living in a cool climate.

• Do You Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

Water is critical to human survival

• Water is the major component of most body parts.  
• Water forms saliva in the mouth, where digestion starts and then helps to convert food into compounds and components needed for survival.  
• Water is needed by the brain to make neurotransmitters and hormones.  
• Water helps to regulate body temperature through respiration and sweating.  
• Water detoxifies the body by flushing out body waste - primarily through urine but also through perspiration.  
• Water helps deliver oxygen to cells all over the body.

Chronic dehydration

Why You Need Water in Your Life
Infographic - HealthWorks.my

It is estimated that approximately 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.  Chronic dehydration is implicated in many chronic diseases and illnesses and can present in a wide variety of symptoms including fatigue (loss of or low energy), constipation, high or low blood pressure, eczema and other skin conditions and pain (thought to result from the build up of toxins).


Dehydration, weight gain, obesity and weight loss

Why Dehydration Makes You Fat and Sick

It is estimated that about 37% of people mistake thirst for hunger, causing them to eat when they are not hungry and taking in extra calories.

Dehydration also puts the body into a state of drought, creating a strong stress response, and cutting down the energy supply to the brain, organs and body tissues.  In this state of stress, the body responds by mobilizing stress hormones, such as cortisol.  The connection between high circulating cortisol, weight gain and impeded weight loss efforts has been shown in many scientific studies.  This is why weight loss and wellness experts always advise people to drink adequate amounts of water - not only for general health but also to lose or maintain body weight.

These two infographics illustrate some of the key functions of water and show why its so essential to follow a daily regimen of adequate water intake.  For more information, visit:

What Does Water Do For You?  The Water in You - The USGS Water Science School
Why You Need Water in Your Life - HealthWorks.my