How Staying Hydrated Can Balance Hormones, Ease Pain, and Improve Digestion
- Dr. Chantal Davis
- Oct 21
- 2 min read
It’s one of the simplest, most overlooked things you can do for your health — drink more water. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen in my clinic who barely drink any water at all. Once we get them properly hydrated, many of their issues — from constipation to migraines — start to disappear. I’ve even seen psoriasis, pain, and chronic headaches improve just by swapping out diet sodas for water.
Why Hydration Is So Important for Women’s Health
Your body depends on water for nearly every function. When you’re dehydrated, your system has to work harder — and that stress can show up as pain, fatigue, or hormonal imbalance.
Here’s how hydration helps:
Hormone Balance: Water supports the liver and kidneys in flushing out excess hormones, keeping your endocrine system in balance. This is especially helpful for women in peri-menopause and menopause, when hormone fluctuations are more pronounced.
Healthy Digestion: Adequate hydration softens stool and supports regular bowel movements — no supplements required. If constipation is an ongoing issue, learn how acupuncture supports digestive health naturally.
Pain & Inflammation Relief: Muscles, joints, and spinal discs need hydration to stay cushioned and flexible. I’ve even seen disc herniations and back pain improve with better hydration. Explore more on acupuncture for pain relief.
More Energy, Less Brain Fog: Even mild dehydration can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, and irritability — especially during peri-menopause or menopause.
How Much Water Should You Drink Daily?
A good rule of thumb: drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day.If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s about 75 ounces.
Start your day with a glass of water before coffee or tea. Room temperature water is easiest on the system, but honestly — any temperature is better than none at all.
How to Make Water More Enjoyable
One of my patients recently said, “Water is boring.”I get it — but I’d argue that hormonal imbalances, pain, and constipation are much more boring than water!
If plain water isn’t your thing, try these simple upgrades:
Add fresh lemon or lime juice
Toss in a few mint leaves or cucumber slices
Infuse overnight with berries or herbs for flavor
Have you tried Apple infused water? Get creative!
The Bottom Line
If you’re struggling with fatigue, constipation, or hormone-related symptoms, start with hydration.Before adding new supplements or medications, try this simple fix first: drink more water.Sometimes the smallest daily habits lead to the biggest transformations in how you feel.
💧 Ready to get your health flowing again? Hydration is just one piece of the puzzle. At Free Flow Health, I combine acupuncture, lifestyle guidance, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help women restore balance, reduce pain, and support hormone health naturally.
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