8 Glasses of Water A Day, Who Says???

[Caroline13]

Many of us have followed this so called rule and could be another piece of fake information out there......Personally I sip water through the day, and some times a full glass now and then..


You Really Don't Need to Drink Eight Glasses of Water Each Day
https://www.facebook.com/vergescienc...1548564237393/ 2min


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The recommendation to drink eight 8-ounce glasses (known as 8x8 for short) of water a day is not scientifically backed

The best way to determine how much water you need is to listen to your body and let thirst be your guide

It’s a myth that waiting to drink until you’re thirsty is too late, because by then you’re already dehydrated; your body’s physiologic thirst mechanism is triggered before you’re dehydrated

https://media.mercola.com/ImageServe...r-myth-pdf.pdf
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[Foggy]

It is good to drink water. How much you should drink depends on your weight, exercise and surrounding temperature.
Ask your doctor to find out what your daily intake should be of water.

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Staying hydrated helps the body in many ways.

1. It helps create saliva
2. It regulates your body temperature
3. It protects your tissues, spinal cord, and joints
4. It helps excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation
5. It helps maximize physical performance
6. It helps prevent constipation
7. It aids in digestion
8. It helps with nutrient absorption
9. It helps you lose weight
10. It improves blood oxygen circulation
11. It helps fight off illness
12. It helps boost energy
13. It aids in cognitive function
14. It helps improve mood
15. It helps keep skin bright
16. It prevents overall dehydration

https://www.healthline.com/health/fo...rtant#takeaway

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[Caroline13]

Doctor???? Do you want to hear what's already said or just guesses????

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Caroline13

Doctor????

YES, SERIOUSLY!!

Originally Posted by Caroline13

Do you want to hear what's already said or just guesses????

According to you --- FACEBOOK and Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola.
is the only true choice????


So, if you think people shouldn't be listening to DOCTORS,
then why should they listen to Dr. Joseph Mercola?
How do you know he is correct????

[Dude111]

Yes it IS unless you want mainstream garbage that isnt the best!!

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Dude111

Yes it IS unless you want mainstream garbage that isnt the best!!

Dr Mercola is not the ultimate authority in drinking water!

I would STRONGLY recommend purchasing
"Your Body's Many Cries For Water".
It is the best book I know of that documents the usefulness of water.
Dr. Batmanghelidj is a physician and author of the book, he does an excellent job.

[1960'sTVfan]

I enjoy a tall glass of cold water, nothing quenches thirst better than a tall glass of old fashioned cold water. And I believe I heard somewhere that drinking water regularly is good for the kidneys, it keeps the kidneys flushed out and helps to prevent kidney stones.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by 1960'sTVfan

I enjoy a tall glass of cold water, nothing quenches thirst better than a tall glass of old fashioned cold water. And I believe I heard somewhere that drinking water regularly is good for the kidneys, it keeps the kidneys flushed out and helps to prevent kidney stones.

I drink lots of water. I love it ! As you said water really quenches the thirst and has good health benefits . Plus it is basically less expensive than juice or sodas ( even bottled water) and to me it has a good taste , but a subtle light taste , so it doesn't interfere if you are drinking water with a meal !

I don't drink 8 glasses a day, but I do drink quite a bit of water every day !

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Foggy

It is good to drink water. How much you should drink depends on your weight, exercise and surrounding temperature.
Ask your doctor to find out what your daily intake should be of water.

____________________________________________

Staying hydrated helps the body in many ways.

1. It helps create saliva
2. It regulates your body temperature
3. It protects your tissues, spinal cord, and joints
4. It helps excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation
5. It helps maximize physical performance
6. It helps prevent constipation
7. It aids in digestion
8. It helps with nutrient absorption
9. It helps you lose weight
10. It improves blood oxygen circulation
11. It helps fight off illness
12. It helps boost energy
13. It aids in cognitive function
14. It helps improve mood
15. It helps keep skin bright
16. It prevents overall dehydration

https://www.healthline.com/health/fo...rtant#takeaway

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Yes!!!

[Caroline13]

I don't believe I said Mercola is the only True one who knows....and he's NOT your run of the mill big pharma type doc, which I avoid mostly, he's alternative medicine THINKING....

On temp of water to drink, I drink mostly room temp and rarely real
cold, just FEELS right to do this. Cold water seems it would constrict veins and arteries.


]https://wisewell.ae/blogs/news/which-water-temperature-is-best-for-drinking[/url]

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I drink lots of water. I love it ! As you said water really quenches the thirst and has good health benefits . Plus it is basically less expensive than juice or sodas ( even bottled water) and to me it has a good taste , but a subtle light taste , so it doesn't interfere if you are drinking water with a meal !

I don't drink 8 glasses a day, but I do drink quite a bit of water every day !

I don't drink 8 glasses daily either but I usually drink a glass in the evenings after supper. I don't drink tap water, I buy the bottled water at the grocery store, the Ice Mountain brand is my favorite. I always keep a bottle inside the refrigerator so the water is nice and cold. To me, water tastes best when it's cold straight out of the fridge. Room temperature water has a less appealing taste.

[stevea]

Originally Posted by 1960'sTVfan

I don't drink 8 glasses daily either but I usually drink a glass in the evenings after supper. I don't drink tap water, I buy the bottled water at the grocery store, the Ice Mountain brand is my favorite. I always keep a bottle inside the refrigerator so the water is nice and cold. To me, water tastes best when it's cold straight out of the fridge. Room temperature water has a less appealing taste.

Yes, it's best to drink bottled water, I think. At least around here, a lot of water comes from the river, and there are sewer plants upstream.

Also the thick plastic in some larger bottles (like Ice Mountain) is better and probably leeches fewer chemicals into the water. I don't like those thin plastic bottles. Probably the best thing would be a glass bottle--try finding that!

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by stevea

. Probably the best thing would be a glass bottle--try finding that!

OK, as you wish

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[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by stevea

Yes, it's best to drink bottled water, I think. At least around here, a lot of water comes from the river, and there are sewer plants upstream.

Also the thick plastic in some larger bottles (like Ice Mountain) is better and probably leeches fewer chemicals into the water. I don't like those thin plastic bottles. Probably the best thing would be a glass bottle--try finding that!

I'm not really concerned much about plastic bottles and whatever chemicals they might contain. I actually prefer plastic for larger beverage containers such as milk, soda, and water for example. Glass is good for smaller containers, items that come in glass jars such as jams, jellies, and vegetables. I buy sliced mushrooms at the grocery store and those are in glass jars.

[Caroline13]

Glass is best and I grew up with Glass bottles, then the plastic world did it's thing. I got a pretty nasty cut in my knee when I dropped a bottle of milk yrs ago and the scar is still there, 70 some yrs later.