Wellness Mama Queen

You eat to fuel your life. But your body needs more than the energy and nutrients in your diet.  It also needs water to survive. Healthy hydration is required for your body to reach its full potential. And while healthy eating may look different for each individual, water is a universal requirement. There’s no question your body is healthiest when you practice proper hydration. Although essential, there can be some confusion about why hydration is important. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll learn: How water works in your body Why you need to drink water How to get and stay hydrated How to spot dehydration And you’ll hopefully have a whole new appreciation for H 2 O. How Water Works in Your Body Water facilitates countless physiological processes, including, digestion, elimination of waste, and protection. It can be hard to see the role water plays in your body since it is everywhere, all the time. But it is possible to breakdown how healthy hydration keeps your body in worki...

Each glass of water fills up your tank—lifting you closer to levels of   healthy hydration . You knew that, though. And you’re likely familiar with the benefits of proper hydration. That’s why you’re counting ounces, glasses, or bottlefuls. The connections between hydration and health run deeper than you may have previously even thought, though. There are many well-known hydration benefits, including: Maintaining healthy fluid and key electrolyte balance Supporting skin health Helping maintain healthy saliva production Aiding in optimal digestion Maintaining kidney health Supporting proper elimination of waste Playing a role in optimal   nutrient absorption Maintaining joint health Supporting healthy temperature regulation (through water’s role in sweating) Helping maintain the health of your blood supply That’s an impressive list of important, wide-ranging benefits of proper hydration. But that’s only the beginning of what healthy hydration can mean for your overall wellness....