INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Water is one of the best healing elixirs for any ailment
It helps flush out toxins that may be harmful for your body and keep it going
While drinking eight to 10 glasses of water every day may be advised by many health experts, there is a chance that over-consumption of
water may lead to certain problems
According to old guidelines published in the Clinical journal of Sport Medicine, you should drink water only when you are thirsty in order
to avoid exercise associated hyponatremia.
According to these guidelines, drinking excess water is not good for your health as it weakens
the ability of the kidneys to excrete excess water load and sodium in the body becomes diluted
This further leads to swelling in the cells, which can be life threatening
Shikha Sharma, Wellness and Nutrition Expert in New Delhi, consuming too much water indicates the improper functioning of kidneys
Headaches are signs of both over-hydration and dehydration
When you drink too much water, the salt consumption in your blood reduces, causing the cells in the organs throughout your body to
When you drink too much water, your electrolyte levels drop and the balance is compromised
Excessive water consumption can cause fatigue and tiredness
Your kidneys are responsible for filtering the water you drink through your body and making sure the fluid levels in your bloodstream are
With too much water, your kidneys may have to work even harder, creating a stressful reaction from your hormones that leave your body and
Excessive water consumption may lead to depletion of potassium, which is an essential nutrient
It may also cause too much urination; when you drink lots of water at once, you tend to urinate frequently
If it is dark yellow, there is a chance you may need more water
In most healthy people, experts say that thirst is the guiding factor for water intake and people must go by that factor alone
The need differs from person to person
It is best to know your water needs from a doctor.
It is summertime and it is important to ensure that you are well hydrated; however, it
is also important to know that excessive water consumption can reverse the good effects
Stick to drinking water only when your body indicates the thirst.
