Advice
July 4, 2022

Why you shouldn't put off that visit to the portable toilet

Don't put off going visit your portable toilet or urinal now!

If you work in a remote location, on a construction site or where your temporary toilets are a long walk, it’s easy to think that by cutting your water intake and reducing your toilet visits you are saving yourself time, but water is a bigger deal then most of us think. Often, we don’t make drinking water a priority throughout our daily life particularly if we are busy. After all, what difference could holding your bladder a little longer and reducing your drinks make?

The simple answer is a lot! Your body weight is mostly made up of water, but there are other important factors to take into consideration for your well-being. Water impacts your health in so many ways, so frequent drinks and emptying your bladder are important. Don’t put off that trip to the portaloo or urinal, your body will thank you in the long run.

Drinking water lubricates your joints

Drinking water helps to lubricate, protect, and cushions your joints, spinal cord and tissues. By doing that it will help you go about your daily activities without getting pain and discomfort in your legs, ankles, shoulders, and arms. If your job is physically active, taking the time to drinking enough and empty your bladder can have a huge impact on your day.

A glass of water eliminates toxins

Your body needs to eliminate toxins in order to properly function and it does this through sweat, urine, and bowel movements. Therefore, you need regular loo trips and regular drinks to replenish lost water. Water helps to flush out yours kidneys, which in turn filter out any unnecessary waste. Drink more and pee often.

H20 can lift up your mood

Have you ever come home with a banging headache or feeling tired? This could be down to dehydration It’s easy to put off reaching for something to quench your thirst or delay a trip to the loo, and in the long run this can affect your health. Dehydration can make anyone feel anxious, fatigued, and confused. A recent study found that the greater the water consumption, the better your mood. People that drink enough water daily often experience better sleep and positive feelings throughout the day and night according to this study. Drink an extra glass or two a day to keep the bad mood away.

Water keeps you regular!

Fibre is not the only important essential when it comes to staying regular. Water is also important in helping keep your poop moist and help your bowel movements moving throughout your body, so you get rid of that waste. It is common to experience constipation if you don’t drink enough water. So, to help get rid of this, increase your water intake.

Thus, what your drink and secrete have a massive impact on your daily life. Who knew that a visit to your portable toilet could be so essential?

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Jeannie Hoddinott

Jeannie has copywritten blogs for many years in several industries including sustainable transport, health, the charity sector and sanitation.
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