
Amidst the hustle and bustle, have you had a cup of water today ? ? ” Thousands have lived without love, not one without water ” _ H. Auden
All the biochemical processes which occurs in human body requires water to function, example includes digestion among others.
Water helps to maintain a normal temperature ( The average adult body temperature is around 98.6 F ( 37°C).
Aids Digestion by breaking down the food you eat, which makes it easier to chew and swallow.
Water protects the tissues and organs in the body ; protects the spinal cord, serves as a lubricant and cushion for the joints in the body, transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells in the body and flushes out waste products in the liver and kidney.
Water can be really helpful for weight loss, it is 100% calorie-free, helps you to burn more calories and helps to suppress your appetite, this is a good news for those who wish to shed some pounds?.
Staying hydrated by drinking 6-8 glasses of water every day improves blood pressure ( Always remember that making lifestyle changes is an essential first step in treating High blood pressure)
Water improves eyesight ; Drinking plenty of water on a daily basis can prevent your eyes from becoming dehydrated (Dehydration can cause vision loss)
Water protects the Skin, maintains its elasticity and makes it glow ?
Water improves fertility ; This should come as no surprise, I’ve stated earlier that water plays an important role in almost all the biological processes in the body, So when trying to conceive, drink lots of water About 55-60% of the human body is made up of water, dehydration impacts the health negatively under normal circumstances, For men, dehydration can lead to decreased sperm quality and less volume of semen, for women, dehydration results in poor egg health, and less cervical mucus secretion which aids in the transportation of sperm to the fallopian tube ( we shall discuss this subsequently).

Drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges, when it comes to hydration, water is the best option for people with diabetes as it enables more glucose to be flushed out of the blood.
How many cups of water should I take daily ?
Women – 2.2 liters or 9 cups of water
Men – 3 liters or 12 cups
How do I know if I’m well hydrated?
A simple way to know if you are well hydrated is the colour of your urine, ( straw-colored urine indicates good hydration, dark- colored urine indicates dehydration and a colourless urine indicates that you should go easy on your water intake ( wahala ?)
Other symptoms of dehydration includes
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Dry Mouth, Eyes and Lips
Light-Headedness
Sunken eyes
Confusion or Irritability
Rapid breathing/Rapid Heartbeat
Etc
Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You are basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions.