Your Body’s Cry for Water: Why Hydration Matters More Than You Think

Next to oxygen, water is the most important substance for your body. Your brain cells are about 85% water. The rest of your cells? Roughly 75%. Without water, nothing in your body works the way it should — and many common health symptoms are actually dehydration in disguise.

Signals You Might Be Thirsty (Even If You Don’t Feel Thirsty):

According to Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, author of The Body’s Many Cries for Water, dry mouth is a late signal of dehydration. Some symptoms of hidden thirst include:

  • Heartburn

  • Low back pain

  • Constipation

  • Joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis

  • Migraines and chronic fatigue

  • Allergies and asthma

  • Depression and even angina

Unfortunately, we often treat dehydration symptoms with medications: pain relievers, antacids, antihistamines — but those only silence the signal, not the root cause.

Easy Ways to Hydrate More (That Actually Work)

  1. Start your day with 1–2 glasses of water.

  2. Add lemon juice to your morning glass — it helps nausea and digestion.

  3. Drink before you eat — sometimes hunger is really thirst.

  4. Keep water nearby when working, reading, or watching TV.

  5. Try warm water in a mug if you’re craving something cozy.

  6. Watch your urine color — aim for clear to light amber.

  7. Take baby steps — start with a morning and evening glass and build from there.

Your skin will glow, your energy will rise, and you may even see improvements in your digestion and mood.

Travis WylyEngland Chiropractic Clinic