Health

9 reasons you should drink enough water every morning

Drinking water every morning after waking up is very important and beneficial to the body. Water is the fuel that keeps the body hydrated from time to time.

There is a limit to how long any human can go without water, even when he eats food consistently. 

Drinking water regularly lubricates your joints and regulates your body temperature. Replacing your normal drink with water every morning provides you with several health benefits. 

There are several benefits to drinking water every morning for your health. You might not even be aware of them: 

1. Aids body loss

Research has it that taking water every morning burns calories in your body that cause body fat. 

Drinking water also reduces your cravings and hunger pangs. It also releases toxins that are healthy for your bowels.

2. It gives you radiant and flawless skin

Do you desire radiant and flawless skin? Try taking water regularly, especially in the morning. Taking water helps your skin remain fresh and smooth. 

This is because it improves the hydration of the outer layer of your skin. It flushes out toxins in your body and helps you detoxify yourself.

This puts a glow on your face and your skin.

3. It prevents heartburn

Heartburn is usually caused by the release of some acids into the body. This is because of the acidity of your stomach. Taking water dilutes the acids and pushes them down to your stomach instead of your chest region. 

It is advisable for people diagnosed with ulcers to drink water before breakfast in order to reduce the acid. This makes them comfortable when it is time to take their first meal of the day.

4. It improves your metabolism

You increase your metabolic rate by drinking water on an empty stomach. This helps you digest your food faster and also helps your digestive system.

This is why when you have difficulty passing stool or are constipated, you are usually advised to drink enough water. 

5. It strengthens your immune system

Drinking water early in the morning flushes your stomach. Through this, your immune system is built. A strong and well built immune system prevents you from getting sick often.

So, to prevent you from falling sick, drink water in the morning before eating and throughout the day consistently. 

6. It prevents kidney stones and bladder infection

Water cleanses your kidneys when it is taken regularly. It prevents kidney stones from staying in your body. It dissolves the stones and acids that could cause kidney or bladder infections.

You help your kidney a lot when you drink water on an empty stomach. 

7. It prevents headaches or migraine

A headache or migraine is caused by dehydration due to a lack of proper water intake. Taking water on an empty stomach and even during the day helps you stay hydrated.

8. It promotes healthy hair

Insufficient intake of water causes your hair to be weak. This is because water makes up a larger part of the hair. Water makes up about 25% of every strand of your hair. 

Taking adequate water before breakfast and even during the day gives you healthy and shiny hair.

9. It transports nutrients to your cells

Water helps to transport nutrients to your cells through fluids. It also allows your organs to absorb water easily for proper growth.

Water is very essential to the body. It is the lubricant that greases the body from time to time. To avoid friction in your organs or body generally, take water consistently. 

 

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Abisola Olatunde

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