Stay Well Hydrated in the Summer Heat!
For over 30 years, Dr. Timothy Swank, Dr Parker Neill & Dr Abbie Swank has been serving the people of Cary & surrounding areas. We offer affordable Spinal Decompression treatment for patients suffering from conditions relating to herniated and protruding discs, facet problems and more. You'll be pleased to discover that... more
Water does more than just satisfy our thirst. It's essential to health & keeping our body functioning normally.
Most of the body's major systems depend on water to function. Since H2O makes up about 60% of our total weight, it's important to replenish lost fluids.
Did you know that the water in our body helps to:
- Regulates temperature
- Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose & mouth
- Protects body organs & tissues
- Carries nutrients & oxygen to cells
- Lubricates joints
- Lessens burden on the kidneys & liver by flushing out waste products
- Dissolves minerals & nutrients to make them accessible to your body
Adults should try to drink 50 - 100% of their body weight in ounces of water each day, according to WebMD. This means that a 160-pound person should try to drink 80 - 160 ozs of water per day.
Not sure if you’re drinking enough? Here are some Signs to watch out for:
- Excessively or chronically dry skin
- Sticky mouth & feeling thirsty
- Headaches & fatigue
- Constipation
- Dark yellow urine (aim for light yellow to clear)
At Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine & Wellness, we’re interested in your total health! We’re here to answer any questions you may have regarding wellness & proper hydration …just ask!
