Are you properly hydrated? How Much Water is enough?

Is your body adequately hydrated?

How Much Water Should You Drink and When?

I find this blog post fascinating. I recall the first time I observed a chiropractor in Buffalo, NY, prior to attending Chiropractic college. He advised me, "If there's one thing you take away from today, let it be the significance of ensuring your future patients drink at least half their body weight in fluid ounces each day."

To more accurately calculate your daily water intake, take half of your body weight. This figure represents the number of ounces of water you should drink each day. You should consume half of your body weight in fluid ounces. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds, you should drink approximately 100 ounces of water (3.13 quarts, 2.98 liters, or about 10-12 cups per day). If your weight is closer to 100 pounds, you will need about 50 ounces of water, which is roughly four 12-ounce glasses daily.

People who engage in physical activity or reside in warm climates might require increased fluid intake.

WHAT SHOULD WE DRINK? WHAT SHOULD WE AVOID DRINKING?

Our bodies are meant to consume pure, natural water.

• Avoid relying on sodas or soft drinks for hydration, as their high sugar content and artificial flavors are detrimental to health.

While tea, coffee, and soft drinks do contain water, the diuretics present in these caffeinated beverages cause your body to expel water. Therefore, they should not be used to replace lost fluids.

• It is OK to drink them occasionally, but if you drink them constantly and don’t drink enough pure natural water, then you are severely compromising your long-term health.

• Natural pure water is the best choice. If you are committed to a healthy lifestyle and long-term health, make water a habit and a priority in your life.

I think it's a good idea to carry a large bottle, ideally metal to avoid plastic toxins, to ensure you have water available throughout the day. It's also important to drink some water before bed (but not too much for obvious reasons) and right after waking up. Our bodies need water during sleep and as soon as we start our day.