Tip Five: Hydrate
Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 19, 2010
Have you ever paid attention to the fluids you are drinking? Did you know that sodas, coffee and black tea dehydrate you? Water is one of the most important nutrients for our bodies. We can go much longer without food than without water.
Many symptoms that you see a medical professional about are actually due to dehydration. Do you get headaches, get low energy in the afternoon have dry skin get constipated?
Many of these symptoms will disappear when you are properly hydrated. Below is a guideline to help you determine how much water to drink:
Take your weight in pounds and divide in half. The result is the amount in ounces of water you should drink. For example if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water a day. Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? But once you get used to it, you will feel much better.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as these have a huge impact on your kidneys and liver. Your body has to work overtime to filter out the poisons from caffeine and alcohol. Additionally, caffeine and alcohol can disrupt your sleep, make your PMS worse, block your skin pores and much more. Do your body a favor and stick with water.
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