Not only does water make up a majority of your body weight, it's involved in many health benefits. There are essential health  benefits that come

from downing enough water.

 BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER BEFORE BED

1. Improved mood

According to a 2014 study Trusted Source, water deprivation can negatively impact your mood, which could affect your overall sleep-wake cycle.

 

The study examined a total of 52 high (22) and low (30) fluid volume intake subjects. People who normally drank a lot of water weren’t as calm and didn’t feel as many positive emotions when they couldn’t drink as much as they normally did.

 

Those with a low fluid intake showed an increase in positive emotion, satisfaction, and calmness when they increased their water intake.

 

2. Natural cleanser

Drinking water — specifically hot or warm water — is one natural way to help detox the body and improve digestion.

Warm water increases blood circulation, helps your body to be able to break down waste, and increases sweat output. Sweating will cause you to lose some fluid through the night, but it will also remove excess salts or toxins and clean the skin cells.

Drinking warm water before bed will keep you hydrated through the night and may help the body to rid itself of unwanted toxins. It may also help to relieve pain or cramping in the stomach.

 

If plain water is too bland or if you’re trying to beat a cold, consider adding lemon to you water before bed. This can give an interesting flavor to the water, and lemon also contains vitamin C, an added benefit that can help to boost your immune system as it fights infection.

Dr. ENOCK APPIAH (ND/CHA)

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