You’ve probably heard the advice: “don’t forget to drink enough water.” Yes, water provides many health benefits, including supporting the immune system, helping skin health, and keeping our minds sharp and our days productive.
Factors that influence drinking water needs
Basically, everyone needs drinking water around 8 glasses of water a day or equivalent to 2 liters. However, this amount is not binding, many factors affect it such as:
1. Residential area
The conditions and environment where you live determine your drinking water needs. If you live in the mountains or highlands, your drinking water needs will increase.
2. Eating patterns
You need to drink more water if your diet includes a lot of salty, spicy, or sweet foods.
3. Temperature or season
You will need more water to drink during the dry season or summer than during the regular months. Hot temperatures can easily cause your body to sweat and become dehydrated.
4. Environment
If you spend more time outdoors in the sun or hot temperatures, you will quickly become thirsty and need to drink more water.
5. Activities
People who do intense activities or exercise will need to drink more water to cover water losses.
6. Health factors
If you have an infection or fever, or are vomiting, you will need to drink more. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, you will also need more water. Some medications such as diuretics can also trigger the urge to go to the toilet.
7. Pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to drink more water to stay hydrated.
Choose drinking water that quickly hydrates the body
Unfortunately, not all drinking water is good for the body. The water you drink should be free of contaminants, rich in minerals, and have a good taste and smell. If the quality of your drinking water is questionable, you can use a water filter such as the eSpring™ Water Treatment System.
eSpring™ Water Treatment System is a water filter that improves the taste, odor and quality of everyday drinking water. It effectively reduces over 140 harmful contaminants and retains beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium with its carbon filter. So, you and your family can drink quality water without worrying anymore.