Are you drinking enough water??

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Are you dehydrated?

One of the easiest conditions to reverse, but one of the most commonly overlooked, dehydration is serious and can cause major problems in your body. Severe dehydration is even fatal.

Here's how to know if you're dehydrated:
■Headache
■Irritability
■Weakness
■Cravings for sugar and salt
■Dizziness
■Dark urine
■Dry mouth
■Nausea
■Vomiting

Some people experience these symptoms on a regular basis, especially the milder ones like headache, irritability, cravings and weakness.

But most people don't realize that these are symptoms of dehydration!

Imagine: the solution to your chronic headaches and afternoon fatigue could be as simple as drinking more water. But that's not the only solution, so read on to find out more!

Bodies of Water

Our bodies are mostly made up of water, and our cells need lots of it. While you do get some water from water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables, you also need to drink a substantial amount of water every day.

How much?

Most health experts are now recommending that you drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.

If you're 200 pounds, that's 100 ounces of water. That's 12.5 cups or 3 quarts, 4 ounces of water.
What's the best way to get that much water? Just think slow and steady.

Sipping 2 to 3 ounces at a time is the best way to effectively hydrate your body. If you gulp it down, you may dilute your blood and actually cause your kidneys to excrete more water.

Here are a few other tips for optimal water consumption:
■Drink only 2 to 4 ounces of water with meals.
■During and after exercise, always replenish with more water.
■Whenever possible, drink pure, high quality water.

Hydrate Your Body Right

Now that you're ready to properly hydrate your body, it's time to decide what kind of water to drink. But with all the water out there, sometimes it is difficult to decide what kind is best.

Here at Body Ecology, we recommend that you drink pure, mineral-rich water whenever possible.

Mineralrich waters include:
■Well water
■Natural spring water
■Artesian or spring water
■Mineral water

Look for these designations on labels.

If you use tap water to drink or for cooking be sure you use a high quality water filter. There are many on the market. Reverse osmosis water is pure but we suggest you add minerals to this water because it is acidic. To learn more about the different kinds of water filters available, read The Best Water to Drink, And The Types That Should Be Avoided.

If you don't always like the taste of pure water, try some Body Ecology options:
■Make a healthy "soda" by combining sparkling mineral water with a few ounces of one of our probiotic liquids, plus a 12 - 15 drops of Stevia, and even a splash of lemon or lime juice.
Full of alkalizing minerals and probiotics, you can hydrate your body and populate your intestines with good microflora at the same time.

One of our favorite probiotic liquids is Innergy-Biotic, the gluten-free probiotic liquid that makes you feel happy and energetic from the inside out.

■Brew some tea. Tea time is a ritual around the world. Delicious and nutritious, teas have powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals plus a great flavor. They can certainly make it easier to enjoy your recommended amount of water every day.

Find out about the benefits of one of our favorites, green tea, by reading: The Nine Most Amazing Health Benefits of Green Tea

Add apple cider vinegar to your water. Apple cider vinegar in water makes an potassium-rich and alkalizing drink that helps you digest animal protein and lowers your blood sugar.


Ahhh, water. Our bodies crave it and it tastes so good. But how much water do you really need? And what are the best kinds? Read on to learn how to give your body the hydration it needs.

Just because you need to drink a lot of water doesn't mean it can't be delicious. If you are thirsty and want a tasty, sparkling beverage, try a probiotic liquid, like Innergy-Biotic With nutritious and delicious drinks like these, you'll be hydrated AND energized!

Still Thirsty?

Are you drinking large amounts of water but still experience dehydration symptoms? You might actually have adrenal fatigue.

Your adrenals are two tiny organs that sit on top of your kidneys. They create energy and regulate hormone levels in your body, including those that help you respond to stress.

If your body and mind are frequently under stress (from negative thoughts and emotions, lack of sleep, processed foods, and toxins), you may be depleting your adrenals and thus unknowingly dehydrating your body. No amount of water will hydrate your body unless you first nourish your tired adrenals.

Adrenals need rest and nourishment, so adequate sleep, plenty of minerals, and pure water can renew your adrenal function, enabling your body to stay healthy AND hydrated.

P.S I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO PUT THIS UNDER FITNESS AND EXERCISE.

msmimi

Excellent post!:flowerforyou:

Taitiant

:flowerforyou: WOW!!! thank you sooo much for posting this!!! u answered so Many of my questions ! and written to easy to understand!!! Thank You!! . ! :flowerforyou:


1 thing i didnt read or unless i skipped right over it with out processing it in my brain is..: Can you Drink TO MUCH water??? I drink on avarage 10-12 glasses a day. Is that to much.?? I feel bloated alot! is this normal or to much..


Thank you,
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