As we know, 60% of our body is made up of water, so hydrating ourselves daily is absolutely necessary. Experts recommend drinking about 8 glasses of water a day, which is equivalent to about 2 liters, approximately, although it is a measure that can change from one person to another. But how do we know if we are hydrating well? Does our body need more water?
In this article we tell you 7 signs that your body sends to let you know that you are not drinking enough water.
Your body is asking you to drink more water
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You have dry skin
Poor diet and lack of hydration causes the skin of your face and body to dry out, lose elasticity and shine, and eczema may appear. If you notice that the appearance of your skin has changed, it may be a sign that you need to hydrate a little more.
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You feel tired
Lack of water in your body will cause the body to need water from the blood, which causes oxygen starvation in all organs. That is why you feel exhausted throughout the day and the body does not ask you for anything other than rest. Doing a little exercise, a day is not going to hurt you either.
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Your lips are dry
Like the rest of the skin, in the absence of water, the lips also lose their hydration and dry out, giving rise to cracks and annoying little skin. You may notice some improvement by applying a lip repair product but if you also drink more water you will feel better.
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You have stiff neck
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney is related to pain in the neck area, so if your neck hurts or you have a stiff neck, it is best to drink water to relieve the pain.
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Your bones ache
You may not know it, but both joints and cartilaginous discs are made up of 80% water, so it is necessary to drink water and keep your bones in good condition, otherwise they will hurt.
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You have dry eyes
The lack of water also causes a lack of hydration in the tear duct, which is why your eyes dry out, turn red, and on top of that, they look tired.
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Dark circles have come out
The appearance of this dark area under your eyes, not only has to do with factors such as food and rest, but also with insufficient water that you drink during the day.
Have you noticed any other signs that your body needs a little more water?