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Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated: Essential Tips for a Refreshing Summer

Dr. Tim Jacobs DC LRCC MChiro June 15, 2023 | News

Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated: Essential Tips for a Refreshing Summer

Are you sticking to your fitness and nutrition goals so far? If so, there may be something holding you back from reaching that next level. Staying hydrated is critical for your body to function properly, and it helps give you the energy you need to make it through the workday and your workouts successfully. When you make it a goal to drink more water in 2023, you empower yourself to do more and feel better all throughout the year. 

 Reasons to Drink More Water in 2023

 Control Your Appetite

The body easily mixes up hunger and thirst signals. If your regular water intake is low, it can increase hunger pangs and lead to impulsive eating and snacking. This makes it harder to keep up with your nutrition goals. By staying hydrated, you can better manage sugar cravings and keep pounds off.

 More Mental Clarity

Do you feel yourself dragging around the same time every afternoon? Don’t reach for a sugary energy drink or snack. Staying hydrated spurs better mental sharpness, which can help you get through tasks at work and concentrate at the gym. What’s more, maintaining regular water intake has been linked to better mood and may even help you manage anxiety and stress.

 Recover Quicker

Drinking water before, during, and after workouts is important for several reasons, including maintaining body temperature. But staying hydrated also promotes better cell function and aids muscular protein synthesis. If you drink more water, your muscles will repair themselves more quickly, which means better results in the gym.

 Get Fit in 2023 with Chiropractic

Staying hydrated with regular water intake is just one piece of the big puzzle that is better health and wellness. Another key piece is chiropractic care, which supports the positive results you get when you drink more water.

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