09/22/2009
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Drink Your WATER and stay hydrated!!
Staying safely hydrated
A simple accurate formula is to divide your bodyweight in half and drink that many OZ. for example, 200lb male drink 100 oz. (128 oz = 1 gallon
It’s generally not a good idea to use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, it’s possible to already be slightly dehydrated. Further, be aware that as you get older your body is less able to sense dehydration and send your brain signals of thirst. Excessive thirst and increased urination can be signs of a more serious medical condition. Talk to your doctor if you experience either.
To ward off dehydration and make sure your body has the fluids it needs, make water your beverage of choice.
Nearly every healthy adult can consider the following:
-Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal.
-Hydrate before, during and after exercise.
-Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
Health benefits of water
Water is your body’s principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
If you drink water from a bottle, thoroughly clean or replace the bottle often.
Though uncommon, it is possible to drink too much water.
When your kidneys are unable to excrete the excess water, the electrolyte (mineral) content of the blood is diluted, resulting in low sodium levels in the blood, a condition called hyponatremia.
Endurance athletes, such as marathon runners, who drink large amounts of water are at higher risk of hyponatremia. In general, though, drinking too much water is rare in healthy adults who consume an average American diet.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283/NSECTIONGROUP=2
A simple accurate formula is to divide your bodyweight in half and drink that many OZ. for example, 200lb male drink 100 oz. (128 oz = 1 gallon
It’s generally not a good idea to use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, it’s possible to already be slightly dehydrated. Further, be aware that as you get older your body is less able to sense dehydration and send your brain signals of thirst. Excessive thirst and increased urination can be signs of a more serious medical condition. Talk to your doctor if you experience either.
To ward off dehydration and make sure your body has the fluids it needs, make water your beverage of choice.
Nearly every healthy adult can consider the following:
-Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal.
-Hydrate before, during and after exercise.
-Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
Health benefits of water
Water is your body’s principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
If you drink water from a bottle, thoroughly clean or replace the bottle often.
Though uncommon, it is possible to drink too much water.
When your kidneys are unable to excrete the excess water, the electrolyte (mineral) content of the blood is diluted, resulting in low sodium levels in the blood, a condition called hyponatremia.
Endurance athletes, such as marathon runners, who drink large amounts of water are at higher risk of hyponatremia. In general, though, drinking too much water is rare in healthy adults who consume an average American diet.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283/NSECTIONGROUP=2
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Comments
I drink, almost exclusively, water (sparkling and still) and tea.
Any favorite bubbly waters? I am a fan of Pelligrino.