Did you know that drinking a glass of water before bedtime promotes a better night’s sleep? We all know water is one of the healthiest drinks available to us but there are some valuable benefits from having a glass before you go to sleep each night.

Promotes sleep

Drinking a glass of water before bed allows your body to stabilise its hormone levels as well as its vitamin and nutrient levels. Joints and muscles also become balanced in this process and so having water before bed allows the body to restore itself naturally. The cool water will allow your body to relax instead of working harder to replenish your necessary nutrients. By doing so, you are provided with a full night of rest. Did you know a third of the UK population don't drink any water in the day? We must all drink the recommended eight glasses or more! By drinking more water our body becomes energised and better equipped to digest food and burn calories more efficiently. We then wake up feeling more rested and alert for the day ahead. tabletop-water-cooler-white

Burns calories

Consuming cold water before bed can also help your body to burn more calories during the night while you sleep! Water is a natural calorie burner and drinking cold water before bed causes your body to have to work twice as hard to warm the water up while you are resting, thus burning more calories. Of course, you are not taking in any calories while you sleep, so your body is burning the excess calories that are already there while you are sleeping. This is a great way to lose some extra weight, and another of the many positive health benefits water provides. Drink more water before bed and watch those extra calories disappear!

Natural cleanser

Water is, of course, a natural cleanser. Having a cup of water before bed fuels the body for the extra time it has overnight to cleanse your system of toxins that have been gathered during the day. Your digestive system, as well as your skin and muscles, will benefit. A glass of water before bed also helps to keep your body hydrated, as the body is composed mostly of water. Cold water before sleeping helps to maintain hydration levels throughout the body and keep you healthy. Lemon Tea

Overnight detox

Drinking water, and if you prefer hot or warm water, is a natural way to help detox the body and improve digestion. Warm water increases blood circulation, helps your body to break down waste and increases sweat output. Sweating will cause you to lose some fluid through the night, but it will also remove excess salts or toxins and clean the skin cells. Drinking warm water before bed will keep you hydrated through the night and may help the body to rid unwanted toxins. It may also help to relieve pain or cramping in the stomach. If plain water is too bland or if you’re trying to beat a cold, try adding lemon or lime to your water before bed for a pleasant flavour. Vitamin C from the lemon boosts your immune system and helps fight any infections.

Improved mood

According to studies a lack of water can negatively impact your mood, which could affect your overall sleep-wake cycle. It is a known fact that when you increase your water intake there is a correlation with an increase in positive emotion, satisfaction, and calmness. Treat your kitchen to a countertop watercooler that serves delicious tasting chilled and filtered water at the touch of a button. Plumbed into your mains it also means you don't have to buy expensive bottled water and contribute to the single-use plastic pollution crisis either. A sustainable solution. A little water before bedtime can help you feel better rested and look fresher! Remember not too much so that you are up all night in the bathroom! But your lifestyle will take a positive turn from drinking more water. The water has all night to work through your system, so having water before bed is especially effective and a healthy routine.