Are you bothered by headaches and constantly feel like eating? You may be dehydrated. Here are 7 signs that you are drinking less water than your body needs.
1. You feel thirsty all the time
Doctors say dry mouth is the first sign of dehydration. Rare urination can also be a warning sign: according to statistics, a healthy person goes to the toilet 4 to 10 times a day.
2. You often have headaches
Lack of water can cause migraines and headaches. Dehydration makes the blood thicker and slows blood circulation, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen supplied to the brain.
3. You have unpleasant breath
Dehydration can cause bad breath: if you drink too little water, saliva production slows down, allowing bacteria in the mouth to multiply more quickly.
4. You constantly feel like eating
Sometimes we confuse the body’s signal of water deficiency with hunger. If you usually drink water with meals, a conditioned reflex may develop that urges you to eat. Therefore, before having a snack, drink a glass of water and you may no longer feel like eating afterward.
5. You have trouble concentrating
Lack of water can reduce blood flow to the brain, causing it to receive insufficient oxygen and nutrients.
6. You have low energy
Lack of water can also make the body tired and sleepy. If you have not been sleeping enough for several days, you may also be drinking too little water.
7. You are constipated
Water not only supplies oxygen to the brain but also acts as a lubricant for the intestinal surface. Without enough fluid, your body cannot digest food properly, which can lead to constipation, kidney stones and gallstones.