Water Helps Eliminate Anxiety Symptoms Try Panic Away
March 16th, 2010 Posted in Anxiety and DepressionWater is vital to help keep your body healthy and to diminish anxiety symptoms.
Every organ in the body heavily depends on water to function properly and to its capacity. We are mostly water. The human body is 69% water. The brain is 85% water, bones 35% water, blood 83% water and the liver 90% water. (Resource: Watershed Wellness Center)
A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, and difficulty focusing and it is estimated that 75% of Americans are dehydrated. With hectic schedules it may be hard to drink 8 glasses of water daily so try to keep your water bottle handy at all times. When you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated. Caffeinated drinks and alcoholic drinks have a dehydrating effect so don’t overdo it. You know the dreadful ‘hangover’ the next day, that’s because your body is so depleted from water.
Signs of Moderate Dehydration
-Dry, sticky mouth
-Fatigue
-Thirsty
-Dark urine
-Headache
-Dizzy or lightheaded
How to Stay Hydrated
-Drink 6-8, 8-ounce glasses of pure water every day.
-Try to drink every 30 minutes, especially first thing in the morning, it will help you feel energized, even if you don’t feel thirsty
-Avoid too much caffeinated drinks or alcohol.
-Water will also help keep your weight in check. Drinking 8 glasses of day will help you to feel more full.
-Herbal teas count too as long as there not diuretic.
Wreaking havoc with your emotions dehydration contributes substantially to fatigue, lethargy, headaches, nervousness and irritability. It is imperative to note that dehydration can easily contribute to nervousness and anxiety. The anxiety or panic attacks diminish with regular water intake and helps to keep the body well hydrated and functioning well.
Water… Such a simple yet powerful step in helping to eliminate the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. You can stop your anxiety or panic attacks, don’t let anxiety rob your hope. Learn more with panic away.