How can drinking water reduce stress?

Your cells are mostly water. You need to replace the water lost from sweating, tears and the body's heating and cooling system on a continuous basis. Dehydration is associated with decreased energy, increased hunger, tiredness and aging, wrinkled skin. In addition to drinking water, eat more water-based foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables for hydration. Another good reason for replacing carbonated beverages with water is that carbonation leaches minerals from your body.

Most of us have gotten into the habit of drinking things our body cannot use like sugar, caffeine and carbonated drinks. Replace one beverage a week with pure water and feel the rejuvenation. Each week replace another cup of coffee or soda with a glass of water. Over a few weeks, you will find that your body prefers water. Keep a mug of water on your desk or strap on one of those water bottles so you always have some with you. Sip it all day long. Once your body gets used to the idea that you will be giving it the water it needs regularly, it will stop retaining fluid. Your drinking and peeing ratio will level out in a couple of days. As your cells rehydrate, you will look and feel younger and more vibrant.