Why It's So Important to Stay Hydrated

Today is dedicated to something we cannot live without. No, I’m not talking about your cell phone, I am talking about high quality H20. Happy National Hydration Day!

According to “National Today," National Hydration Day was created in honor of late football coach Victor Hawkins, who invented a special hydrating mouthguard to keep his players healthy on the field. SafeTGard, the company that now sells his invention, launched the holiday after Hawkins’ passing to honor his legacy and to encourage others to stay hydrated.

A natural healer, water helps clear headaches, acnes, and hangovers. Not to mention, we wouldn’t last very long if we didn’t have it. That’s why I feel so grateful to have access to clean drinking water. I can go to the fridge and fill up a tall glass of cold water without wondering if it’s contaminated or unsafe to ingest. I wish it could be that way for everyone in this world and I pray we see a day where it is.

For now, let’s take a look at some benefits of hydration, obtained from Medical News Today:

It lubricates joints
It forms saliva and mucus, helping us digest food
It delivers oxygen throughout the body
It boosts skin health and beauty
It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues
It regulates body temperature
The digestive system depends on it to work properly
It flushes body waste
It helps maintain blood pressure
Our airways need it. When dehydrated, the airwaves restrict to minimize water loss
It makes minerals and nutrients accessible to our bodies
It prevents kidney damage
It boosts performance during exercise
It aids in weight loss when consumed instead of sweetened juices and sodas
It reduces the chance of a hangover

You shouldn’t wait to feel thirsty to drink water. Regulate water intake daily and watch the benefits take ahold.

For National Hydration Day, I wanted to see if I could give back and help the world get one step closer to accessible drinking water, so I decided to donate to Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization working to ensure that every community worldwide has drinkable, fishable, and swimmable water. Click here to learn more on how you can donate or get involved.