Energize Yourself with Water

You know that feeling? When you’ve had a long day, coming home from traffic or a crowded train, dangling an empty bottle just to open the refrigerator, and take a sip of that perfectly chilled bottle of water….when a zero calorie drink makes you feel like all is well in the world...yes? When water becomes Red Bull, and the mirage turns into a real source of water.That is the kind of energy two molecules of hydrogen, and one molecule of oxygen gives to you.
The human body is made up of 70% water, our blood consists of 92% of water. One must keep replenishing lost fluids in order to maintain a healthy body. Water is essential for existing, it is directly or indirectly responsible for every single function of the body.
In this article we talk about the myriad of benefits water provides us with, keeping up with your body’s water requirements and fun recipes to make your daily water consumption more interesting.

The average water intake of an individual ranges from 8-13 glasses daily, for optimal body function but it sure proves to be a difficult thing to keep up with. Here’s a few things you can do to keep up with your body’s hydration levels:

• Add flavour to your water if you dislike the fact that water has no taste, you can add some of your own.
• Drink water before bed, and after waking up in the morning.
• Set reminders and a daily target for the amount of water you’ll drink.
• Keep a designated reusable water bottle with you.
• Replace other drinks with water.
• Eat foods high in water content (eg; watermelons, cucumbers, cabbage, etc).
• Use an app to track your intake.
• Drink a glass of water per hour, when working.

Sip on water consistently,throughout the day.

• Strawberry & Basil : Chop up a few strawberries, add in a few basil leaves, refrigerate for 12 hours and enjoy this delicious fruity water!
• Ginger & Mint : Slice or grate a bit of ginger, depending on the intensity of the taste you desire, add mint leaves and refrigerate for a few hours. Ginger alkalises and detoxes the body while the mint gives the water a fresh summery feeling.
• Lemon & Mint : Combining citrus and the freshness of mint, this could very well be called mojito flavoured water. A few lemon slices and mint leaves are added to the water and refrigerated overnight.
• Cucumber & Basil : Cucumbers are known for the nourishment they provide us with. Add sliced cucumbers and a few basil leaves to water, refrigerate overnight.
• Apple & Cinnamon : Bring drinking water to  a simmer, add thin apple slices and a pinch of ground cinnamon to it. Refrigerate for a few hours and this comfort drink is ready for consumption.

With our busy lifestyles, health somehow slips down the priority list even when we try not to. One can keep track of their hydration levels with the help of urinalysis and/or urine dipstick tests. Neodocs Wellness Cards help you keep track of your hydration levels in the comfort of your home with a smartphone based test that yields quick and accurate results.