Benefits of Drinking Water by Fizza Durrani


How many times have you heard people tell you to drink more and more water?

  • I feel sick
  • I feel tired.
  • Drink more water.
  • I feel sick.
  • Drink more water.
  • I feel bloated.
  • Drink more water.

But why do people keep saying that? People these days don’t want to do anything without a reason, which is a good thing, you know! So here are 7 reasons why you should drink more water than you do.

Boosts energy

First and foremost, the most common problem of being lazy and energy deprived all day everyday can be solved by increasing your water intake to the optimum level. Research says that being dehydrated by just 2% can affect your task performing and attention skills. So obviously, it does not take a lot to feel the effects of being water-deprived. The next time you feel short of energy and cannot focus, drink a glass of water.

Helps maintain and lose weight

Who knew losing or maintaining weight could be this simple! Drinking a glass of water before you eat can help you reduce your appetite, hence helping with portion control and ultimately controlling your weight.

Body Detox

Drinking water is the best way to detox your body. It is the fastest, most convenient way to get rid of all the trash inside so you can have a healthy body. Also the least foul tasting, if you are not into detox smoothies and teas.

Skin Benefits

We all know washing our faces with water can help get rid of the dirt on the surface of the skin and clear our complexion. But did you know that drinking water can get rid of all the dirt inside the body and clear your complexion from the INSIDE? Well, now you do. Drinking water not only detoxifies the body but also helps with problems, like constipation, that produce congestion on the skin, hence making it clearer and more glowing.

Boosting immune system and disease prevention

It has been known widely around the world that drinking water has a massive impact on boosting your immune system. How exactly? There have been various researches and theories that suggest reasons, but exactly which one it is or are various reasons involved? It is not known. Drinking water can help you prevent and treat lot of diseases and painful conditions like constipation, kidney stones, cramps, headaches and even heart diseases.

Prevents bad breath

Since water detoxes the body, the ‘bad breath germs’ and bacteria are constantly washed out , reducing the risk of repelling people by your breath. 

Makes you happy

Yes. Drinking water is said to have a positive impact on your mood. This is actually an indirect or a bonus advantage. When water helps you get rid of all the unwanted materials in the body and you become healthy, you ultimately get into a better mood.

So the next time you feel low, blue or just lazy, skip on caffeine and have a big glass of water. Not only is it healthier, it’s free too (dependent on whether you live in the world!