The adage “Water, water everywhere; not a drop to drink’ is now taking shape of ‘water, water everywhere; not a drop you drink’. It might sound a bit too rhetorical but the most vital part of our diet and lifestyle is being overlooked at by most of us in busy lives of 2016. From a student preparing for toughest of exams to a housewife running errands or an IT professional who is gazing at a 17 inch screen sitting in an air conditioned cubicle, most of us fail to understand the importance of staying hydrated.

Water Detoxifies: Minus all exaggeration, water has proven to be one of the most effective detox drink in routine that not only flushes out toxins with urine and sweat but also helps in maintaining vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate etc. Good news is that water doesn’t have to be boring – you can opt for healthy and low-sugar flavored water using cucumbers, strawberries, lemon or your favorite herb this summer.

Rejuvenates Skin: Dehydration becomes explicit in people with dry and chapped skin. Hydration can help boost skin health by supplying adequate moisture to the skin, hence making you look and feel good. Drinking enough water will also inhibit acne and dark circles, some of the most common issues among urban population owing to lifestyle lacking importance on hydration.

Acts as Weight Loss Catalyst: While excess drinking of water doesn’t do the much hyped benefit, drinking ample amount of water does the trick in two ways – One, by improving metabolism; two, by substituting high-sugar drinks with water. So, this summer say goodbye to your favorite bottled soft drink and make a healthy switch – water!

Aids in Digestion and Bowel Movement: Constipation or erratic bowel movements simply add to existing woes of summer. While, drinking 12-14 glasses of water in a day will promote bowel health and shall impede constipation or stomach disorders by ensuring unobstructed movement of substances in the gastrointestinal tract.

Uplifts Mood: Remember the last time when a loved one offered you a glass of water when you were all worked up? Yes, indeed a mere glass of water can help freshen you up by supplying the much needed hydration to brain tissues.

Emphasizing further on drinking water becomes more pertinent during onset of summer owing to the fact that most of us tend to cut down on water intake during colder months and the transition in itself becomes a mammoth task. The key is in gradual shift in lifestyle before the scorching summer sets in. Set small goals, download a hydration app on your smartphone, remind yourself with post-its and make sure that while you sweat it out, your health remains unaffected.

End of the day, it is all about celebrating life and ample water is a party in your body!