She drank it plain, before the day asked anything of her. Water intake supports circulation, temperature regulation, and cognitive performance, even at mild levels of dehydration (Popkin et al. 121). Starting the morning with water has also been associated with improved alertness and digestive readiness after overnight fluid loss (Manz and Wentz 197). She did not rush the glass. Hydration felt less like a task and more like alignment.
Warning: Excessive water intake in a short period can lead to hyponatremia, a condition where sodium levels in the blood become dangerously diluted (National Institutes of Health). Individuals with kidney, heart, or endocrine conditions should follow medical guidance regarding fluid intake. Symptoms such as headache, nausea, confusion, or swelling warrant stopping intake and seeking medical advice (NIH).
She set the glass down empty. Balance, she understood, applied even to the simplest things.
Works Cited (MLA)
Manz, Franz, and Anke Wentz. “Hydration Status in the United States and Germany.” Nutrition Reviews, vol. 63, no. 6, 2005, pp. S55–S62.
National Institutes of Health. “Hyponatremia.” NIH MedlinePlus, 2024.
Popkin, Barry M., et al. “Water, Hydration, and Health.” Nutrition Reviews, vol. 68, no. 8, 2010, pp. 439–458.
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