10 Benefits of Drinking Water
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Drinking Water Benefit #6: Stress Relief
Stress is a normal part of life. It is a physical reaction to the environment around us, as well as our own thoughts. Stress causes your body to release a series of hormones – cortisol, adrenaline, etc. – to address the situation at hand.
Stress can be positive by keeping us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. However, stress becomes negative when a person continues to face stress without relief or relaxation between stressors. Dehydration can also cause the negative release of stress hormones. This is where water comes in. When you drink water, your body begins to normalize hormone levels and relieve stress.
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