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11. Pregnancy
Feeling bloated? More than likely it’s your body holding onto water in an attempt to keep itself from becoming dehydrated. While you are pregnant, you increase your blood volume, which means you need more water. Also, if you are experiencing morning sickness and vomiting, you will need to increase your water levels. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned that you might be dehydrated or if you can’t seem to keep even water down.
12. Dietary Supplements
Just because the label says “all natural” doesn’t mean it can’t make your bladder work overtime. Parsley, celery seed, watercress, and dandelion are just as small sample of the supplements that are known to increase your urine flow. If you are taking any supplement, be sure to drink extra water, or talk to your doctor about any possible side effects.
13. Aging
As we get older, our bodies’ ability to conserve water, as well as our sense of thirst, declines, which means you could easily become dehydrated and you wouldn’t know it. If you have trouble remembering how much water you have consumed during the day, keep a written tab or a certain number of bottles that are strictly yours, that you know you must consume every day. Find out what habits make your age faster.
14. High Altitudes
If you like to go skiing, or if you travel any place that takes you to higher altitudes, you should know that your body acclimates by speeding up your breathing and increasing how much you pee. Both are absolutely necessary in order for your body to make the adjustment to the lower levels of oxygen but when you are constantly both peeing and panting, you can exhale more water vapor than normal, and cause dehydration.
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