This story is from February 12, 2016

Benefits of drinking water

The body is made up of 70% fluid, which is used by the body to keep itself balanced and healthy.
Benefits of drinking water
Key Highlights
• Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and drinking water can help prevent dehydration.
• Water also prevents you from bad breath and other oral bacterial infections.
The body is made up of 70% fluid, which is used by the body to keep itself balanced and healthy. The body gets rid of toxins by urinating and thus to maintain its temperature and to cool, we perspire for which the fluid we intake helps produce new blood cells, and replace the fluid lost by our normal daily activity.While water is the best thing to drink to quench your thirst, whether you are hungry or full drinking water on an empty stomach always has its benefits.

Benefits of drinking water on an empty stomach -
Prevents headaches
Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and drinking water can help prevent dehydration. Start with a glass of water in the morning to keep the headache away and follow it with more water throughout the day.
Prevents bad breath and tooth decay
Water also prevents you from bad breath and other oral bacterial infections. The solution to tooth decay and similar dental problems seems to be regular intake of water.
Helps keep bowels clean
After you drink lots of water, you will have the urge to empty your bowels. Thus, drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach can help you regularise your digestive tract. It is also a good remedy for constipation and is beneficial because it clears your body of any waste.
Ups your metabolism.
When you are on a diet, drink water on an empty stomach to raise your metabolic rate. It will help you digest food faster and more efficiently, resulting in more weight loss.
Releases toxins from the body
Water helps you go to the bathroom so when you drink water you are detoxifying yourself by removing toxins from your body. The more water you drink the more cleansed your body will be, which will also help reduce bloating.
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About the Author
Seema Mattoo

Seema loves books, clothes, cooking, travelling and re-creating Indian art on paper, canvas, fabric and even walls. While currently her life revolves around her two kids and work, she is waiting to exhale as she dreams to settle down in a serene place to unleash her creativity in the form of her own book cafe with Indian art and textiles on display.

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