Why Do We Need Water, Anyway?
Everyone knows that we can’t survive without water. Why is hydration so important? Water is crucial for many reasons that are vital to our health and our survival. Water regulates body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated, prevents infections, helps our organs to function properly, and delivers nutrients to our cells. As the American Heart Association says, water is critical for heart health, too. Water helps the heart pump blood throughout your body, and helps your muscles work more efficiently. Hydration also impacts cognition, mood, and sleep quality. In fact, Dr. Natalia Dmitrieva, a heart researcher at the National Institutes of Health, found that middle-aged people who were not adequately hydrated were more likely to develop chronic diseases like heart failure, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and dementia.
How Much Water is Enough?
So how much is enough? Well, it depends. Many experts recommend drinking 11 cups of water per day for the average woman and 16 for men. These cups can come from flavored water, coffee, tea, or some fruits and vegetables that are high in water content (like lemons, berries, oranges, watermelon, or cucumbers). If you exercise or sweat a lot, you need to replenish the water you have lost to make sure you don’t become dehydrated.
How Do I Know if I am Dehydrated?
Here are common signs of dehydration:
- Thirst
- Headaches
- Dry mouth or skin
- Urine becomes darker
- Confusion, fainting, rapid heartbeat and breathing, and inability to urinate are signs of severe hydration which require immediate medical attention
IV Hydration Therapy Can Help
Many of us don’t consume enough liquids to stay well-hydrated, especially during the hot summer months or if we lose a lot of water due to intense exercise or illness. IV hydration therapy at ReVITalize at Salt Spa can help! Not only will you get the liquid you need, you can boost your metabolism, supplement your nutrition, or jump start your immune system with our custom IV cocktails.
Let our experts at ReVITalize at Salt Spa help you reach your hydration goals. Book your appointment today. Construction workers, skilled laborers, or others who work outside save 25% of all IV infusions this July!
