9 Signs You’re Dehydrated

by Amy Marturana

''It's important to drink water. Over half our bodies are made up of water, and it's necessary to keep us running. Whether you're throwing back a bottle-full, or eating water-filled foods (ideally both), getting enough fluids in one way or another is essential for survival.

Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and assistant professor in nutrition and exercise science at Central Washington University, tells SELF that the body does a pretty good job of maintaining fluid balance under normal circumstances. You pee when you have too much water, and get thirsty when you need more. But there are actually a handful of other ways your body says "I need hydration!" that you might not recognize.

The good news is that this mild dehydration is pretty easy to reverse if you just diligently drink more water. Here are some of the signs you may be dehydrated and need to drink more H2O ASAP...''