Staying hydrated in the office

It is essential that you keep your body well hydrated whether your exercising or at work. An office environment can be especially dry as many larger companies have air-conditioners on full all day. It’s so easy to keep hydrated, even more so at work where you have access to free water coolers, but many people still fail to do so.

When you don’t get enough water your body is exposed to many different health risks in the short and long-term. Long-term term effects of dehydration can affect blood pressure, digestion, circulation, and kidney function .Short term effects usually start with a headache; this is when the brain is squeezing fluid from its tissues. When your body is dehydrated it can’t perform at its best, you will feel tired and your concentration levels will drop; you will generally feel lethargic.

If your one of the many people that doesn’t consume enough water you should try, even just for a day, to drink the recommended 2 litres and see what a difference it makes to the way you feel. You will find it makes a big difference; you will feel more awake, your headaches may disappear and you will generally feel a lot healthier and be more productive at work.