In this book, Dr. Batmanghelidj discusses the role of water in the body, and how a little understanding of your body s need for water can greatly enhance your physical well-being. Succinctly put, our brains run on electrical impulses, which are fueled by water. Once the body runs out of its water supply, it cannot re-hydrate itself, and thirst is an imprecise sign of dehydration. When the body starts getting dehydrated, the signs are both physical and mental. The symptoms of dehydration range from lightheadedness to headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Dehydration also increases muscle glycogen use, which leads to the onset of premature fatigue.
Along the same lines, chronic fatigue syndrome may be an indication of dehydration. A slight water deficiency of only one quart slows bloods circulation and reduces concentration. This is why it is essential to keep the body in balance. Their risk was about half of what it was for women who drank less than two glasses a day. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day has been proven to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections in women.