what happens to your body and health when you drink 2-3 litres of water every day

REVEALED:  what happens to your body and health when you drink 2-3 litres of water every day 

A Sydney general practitioner has shared the importance of drinking more water

Dr Dasha Fielder said adults should aim to drink two to three litres each day 

This will hydrate the kidneys, skin, improve digestion and brain power 

It will also boost mood, improve concentration and overall wellbeing  

As the human body consists of nearly 60 per cent water, it is essential to maintain health and wellbeing by drinking at least two litres of water each day.

Sydney general practitioner Dr Dasha Fielder told  most adults should aim to drink between 2.5 to three litres in order to maintain optimum hydration.

Dr Fielder said drinking water will help hydrate the kidneys, improve digestion and gut health, rejuvenate the skin and avoid feeling fatigued.

'We lose a lot of water by drinking caffeinated drinks, such as teas and coffees, and overnight while sleeping – so we need to replenish this throughout the day

Maintain kidney health and flush out toxins

Dr Fielder said drinking at least two litres of water will hydrate the body and help maintain kidney health, which is the first step towards other wellbeing benefits.

'Kidney function is essential for metabolism and toxin excretion – and because the kidneys are very sensitive, lower water defecates will effect the overall functionality,'

If the unwanted toxins are not flushed out, this can lead to feeling fatigued, an increase in headaches and a lack of concentration.

WHY IS IT so important to drink atleast 2 litres of water everyday

Increase brain power and concentration

Flush out unwanted toxins

Improve digestion and gut health

Maintain kidney health 

Improve or maintain healthy skin

Decrease headaches and boost mood

Hydrate the body and skin  

Improve or maintain healthy skin

Keeping hydrated will not only remove toxins from the body but will also replenish the skin from the inside out.

'For women in particular it's important to maintain fluid as this can rejuvenate the skin and lower the appearance of wrinkles,' Dr Fielder said.

As the skin is the largest bodily organ it's essential to keep it hydrated to maintain younger looking skin.  

It's also particularly important to drink more water in summer as the body can lose excess water through sweat.

Keeping hydrated will not only remove toxins but will also replenish the skin from the inside out

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T DRINK ENOUGH WATER?

The body is prone to more headaches and fatigue 

It becomes more difficult to stay focused and concentrate throughout the day

The kidneys, gut and digestive system functions will also suffer they dont work efficiently

The skin will become dry, dehydrated and possibly irritated 

Your mood will be negatively impacted 

Energy levels decrease 

Unwanted toxins remain in the body

Decreases brain power and concentration

Rather than reaching for a cup of coffee for a mental boost, drink more water as this will stimulate the brain and allow it to function better.

'Our ability to concentrate through brain power relies on water to function well,' Dr Fielder said.

Since three quarters of the brain is made up of water, drinking adequate amounts during the day will boost concentration, maintain focus and decrease the likeliness of headaches.

Dr Fielder also said staying hydrated throughout the day can improve physical performance when exercising.

Dr Fielder also said staying hydrated throughout the day can also improve physical performance when exercising

Improve digestion and gut health.Drinking water is also key to improving digestion and ensure the gut is working efficiently.

'Even if you eat a lot of fibre and green vegetables, you must drink water in order for the nutrients to pass through the system,' Dr Fielder said.

'If there is no water, the food cannot move through the gut and this often leads to constipation.'

Similarly to the kidneys, enough water will make sure the gut is working properly.

So That’s How Dehydration Lays You Low

We got back from dinner a little after nine o’clock Saturday night.

But the short walk into the house suddenly seemed challenging.

Stairs aren’t friends to me … 35 years of intense racquetball have caused my knees to hate them.

Still, there were only six, but I felt weak and shaky and just wanted to get inside.

I took those steps one at a time, more usual for me these days, and got to the door.

But once it was open, my foot clipped the jamb and sent me face-first toward the floor.

The fall I recall, my wife, who was right behind me, immediately yelled if I was OK, but before landing, I was unconscious.

She checked my pulse and dialed 911.

The dispatcher asked if there was a heart beat and when that was affirmed, she wondered if I was communicative.

Vicki turned me over, about the time I regained consciousness, and asked if I knew who she was. That test I passed after being out, by her estimation, about 90 seconds, and was lucid enough to tell her I was nauseous … a feeling that produced the expected result.

Moments later the ambulance arrived with two paramedics, Olean firefighters, and their sophisticated cardiac monitor, an all-encompassing device that assesses blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen in the blood among myriad other tests.

They quickly saw that my blood pressure was perfect, my oxygen level a shade below normal and my heart-rate somewhat uneven, the result of a bout with later-in-life atrial fib.

Quickly, their conclusion was that I was a victim of dehydration.

They got me up and seated, realized I was conversant, and told me their diagnosis, while emphasizing I immediately start drinking Gatorade and/or water.

They were there maybe 12 minutes, 15 tops, but while it’s embarrassing to have an ambulance with flashing lights in front of your house, it was reassuring to have them there. They were incredibly professional, upbeat, extremely personable and totally informative.

By the time they left, I was feeling about 85 percent of normal and pondering what happened.

MY THOUGHTS turned to the day.

I hadn’t had much to drink … two cups of coffee, a couple of small glasses of water, a half-can of beer left over from a marinade I was making, a bourbon with dinner plus three more glasses of water necessitated by a meal of super spicy beef curry.

The latter, of course, was too late. By then I had felt a bit “off” from the morning on. And, oh yeah, the most persistent complaint during my medical consultations has been that not enough water was being consumed.

It also occurred to me this condition wasn’t all that unusual. Two years ago a little girl passed out with dehydration while playing tennis in North Carolina during the summer.

Then, too, in five decades of covering football on late summer afternoons, I’ve seen more than a few cases of dehydration. If it’s a high schooler, a trip to the hospital via ambulance is in order. For collegians and pros it’s an immediate visit to the training room for an IV … sometimes even to return. But after Saturday’s incident, I’ve come to appreciate its devastating effects and how dangerous it can be.

Many of our attitudes on dehydration are simplistic … just drink water when you’re thirsty. But everybody does that. The key is taking in fluids when you’re not craving them.

It reminds me of the uninformed view of anorexia — “just eat more” — with no awareness of the underlying physiological reasons the victim doesn’t ingest enough calories to maintain weight.

I WASN’T outside for long in Saturday’s heat, but also didn’t consume many fluids, didn’t feel right most of the day and ended up face-down on the floor of my front hall out cold.

My intake of water has improved over the past year — I’ve never been one to ingest vast amounts of liquids — but after this past weekend’s experience, it clearly wasn’t enough.