The benefits of drinking water

Health guidelines say that it is important to drink 8 glasses of water every day- or, alternatively, 2 litres. Now I know that I definitely do not drink this much water- in fact, it's a miracle if I even have one glass of water, despite it being all that I really drink. This often leads to a lot of negative side affects such as headaches due to dehydration. Recently though, I have started to try and drink more water than I normally do, managing to get in about one 500ml bottle and 2 glasses of water a day. I've noticed the benefit's of doing this already, and whilst the benefits of drinking more water are pretty commonly known, I thought I'd just remind you of them in case you too needed a little prompt to drink a bit more...

Keeps you hydrated.

This is obvious, I know, but being dehydrated is so bad for your body. It's important that your body has enough water in it so that it can function properly. 

Clears your skin.

If you find that you have a particularly bad break out at the moment, or if you find that you're prone to bad skin anyway, drinking water can provide your skin with lots of nutrients and minerals that will contribute towards a smoother complexion, helping to clear your skin up.

Weight loss. 

It has been found that people are more successful at losing weight if they manage to drink eight glasses of water a day. If you're trying to lose some weight and find that you're struggling, maybe boost your water in take and see if this helps. 

Feel revitalised.

Drinking water helps to rid your body of lots of nasty toxins, so you'll always be left feeling fresh and revitalised from the inside. 

Improves concentration.

If you're trying to work (or write a blog post!) and are struggling to concentrate and/or focus, it could be down to dehydration. Drinking enough water helps you to focus better on whatever you're doing. 

Are you drinking eight glasses of water a day? If not, why not start today? 

Love from,

Florence Grace