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u need water ????
Water: How much should you drink every day?
Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual.
These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids.
How much water should you drink each day?
A simple question with no easy answers.
Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.
Though no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day.
Health benefits of water Functions of water in the body
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.
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How much water do you need?
Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements.
For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
Several approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.
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Replacement approach.
The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day.
You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements.
Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.
Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
Another approach to water intake is the "8 x 8 rule" — drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters).
The rule could also be stated, "drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," as all fluids count toward the daily total.
Though the approach isn't supported by scientific evidence, many people use this basic rule as a guideline for how much water and other fluids to drink.
* Dietary recommendations.
The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.
Even apart from the above approaches, if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate.
Factors that influence water needs
You may need to modify your total fluid intake depending on how active you are, the climate you live in, your health status, and if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
Exercise.
If you exercise or engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to compensate for the fluid loss.
An extra 400 to 600 milliliters (about 1.5 to 2.5 cups) of water should suffice for short bouts of exercise, but intense exercise lasting more than an hour (for example, running a marathon) requires more fluid intake.
How much additional fluid you need depends on how much you sweat during exercise, the duration of your exercise and the type of activity you're engaged in.
During long bouts of intense exercise, it's best to use a sports drink that contains sodium, as this will help replace sodium lost in sweat and reduce the chances of developing hyponatremia, which can be life-threatening.
Also, continue to replace fluids after you're finished exercising.
Environment.
Hot or humid weather can make you sweat and requires additional intake of fluid.
Heated indoor air also can cause your skin to lose moisture during wintertime.
Further, altitudes greater than 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) may trigger increased urination and more rapid breathing, which use up more of your fluid reserves.
Illnesses or health conditions.
Signs of illnesses, such as fever, vomiting and diarrhea, cause your body to lose additional fluids.
In these cases you should drink more water and may even need oral rehydration solutions, such as Gatorade, Powerade or CeraLyte.
Also, you may need increased fluid intake if you develop certain conditions, including bladder infections or urinary tract stones.
On the other hand, some conditions such as heart failure and some types of kidney, liver and adrenal diseases may impair excretion of water and even require that you limit your fluid intake.
* Pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated.
Large amounts of fluid are used especially when nursing.
The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink 2.3 liters (about 10 cups) of fluids daily and women who breast-feed consume 3.1 liters (about 13 cups) of fluids a day.
Beyond the tap: Other sources of water
Although it's a great idea to keep water within reach at all times, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to satisfy your fluid needs.
What you eat also provides a significant portion of your fluid needs.
On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake, while the remaining 80 percent comes from water and beverages of all kinds.
For example, many fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, are 90 percent to 100 percent water by weight.
Beverages such as milk and juice also are composed mostly of water.
Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages — such as coffee, tea or soda — can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake.
Water is one of your best bets because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
Staying safely hydrated
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.
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.
If you're concerned about your fluid intake, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
He or she can help you determine the amount of water that's best for you.
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Um ok
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Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
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Cindy ツ:
Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
DOES IT TALK 2 U BEFORE U DRINK IT ?:
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Cindy ツ:
Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
DOES IT TALK 2 U BEFORE U DRINK IT ?:
why yes it dose
so i could bare to drink it for it was screaming murder as my lips touched the bottle
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Cindy ツ:
Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
I haven't tried it but I read about it.
They take everything out of the water and then just add what they want in it, Strange concept.
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Cindy ツ:
Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
I haven't tried it but I read about it.
They take everything out of the water and then just add what they want in it, Strange concept.
I HAVE A FILTERIT HEAT THE WATER AND IT MAKE IT STEEM AND COOL IT BACK
ITS LIKE BOILER THE WATER AND COOL IT OTHER PLACE .
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Cindy ツ:
Speaking of water...has anyone tried Smart Water?
I haven't tried it but I read about it.
They take everything out of the water and then just add what they want in it, Strange concept.
Many of the bottled waters have a funny taste to them, so I'm very picky.
I love distilled water, but was only able to purchase it in 1 gallon jugs until I found Smart Water.
This water has absolutely no funny taste to it even though they put minerals in it.
Here's what's in it:
SmartWater is vapor distilled municipal water and an unspecified amount of the electrolytes calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
It is available in 750 mL, 1 L, 1.5 L, and 20 oz bottles.
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I would rather not drink distilled water due to the lack of essential minerals makes it absorb carbon dioxide when it comes in contact with the air and makes it acidic.
I would prefer to filter my water through reverse osmoses.
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I would rather not drink distilled water due to the lack of essential minerals makes it absorb carbon dioxide when it comes in contact with the air and makes it acidic.
I would prefer to filter my water through reverse osmoses.
Really?
Wow, I didn't know all that...interesting!
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Cindy ツ:
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I would rather not drink distilled water due to the lack of essential minerals makes it absorb carbon dioxide when it comes in contact with the air and makes it acidic.
I would prefer to filter my water through reverse osmoses.
Really?
Wow, I didn't know all that...interesting!
I was just reading about this a couple days ago, I found the article in my history...
During nearly 19 years of clinical practice I have had the opportunity to observe the health effects of drinking different types of water.
Most of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like
* parasites
* chlorine
* fluoride
* dioxins
Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking distilled water on a regular, daily basis is potentially dangerous.
Paavo Airola wrote about the dangers of distilled water in the 1970's when it first became a fad with the health food crowd.
Distillation is the process in which water is boiled, evaporated and the vapour condensed.
Distilled water is free of dissolved minerals and, because of this, has the special property of being able to actively absorb toxic substances from the body and eliminate them.
Studies validate the benefits of drinking distilled water when one is seeking to cleanse or detoxify the system for short periods of time (a few weeks at a time).
Fasting using distilled water can be dangerous because of the rapid loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) and trace minerals like magnesium, deficiencies of which can cause heart beat irregularities and high blood pressure.
Cooking foods in distilled water pulls the minerals out of them and lowers their nutrient value.
Distilled water is an active absorber and when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic.
The more distilled water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes.
According to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, "Distilled water, being essentially mineral-free, is very aggressive, in that it tends to dissolve substances with which it is in contact.
Notably, carbon dioxide from the air is rapidly absorbed, making the water acidic and even more aggressive.
Many metals are dissolved by distilled water."
The most toxic commercial beverages that people consume (i.e.
Cola beverages and other soft drinks) are made from distilled water.
Studies have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or without sugar) spill huge amounts of calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals into the urine.
The more mineral loss, the greater the risk for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and a long list of degenerative diseases generally associated with premature aging.
A growing number of health care practitioners and scientists from around the world have been advocating the theory that aging and disease is the direct result of the accumulation of acid waste products in the body.
There is a great deal of scientific documentation that supports such a theory.
A poor diet may be partially to blame for the waste accumulation.
These and other junk foods can cause the body to become more acidic:
* meats
* sugar
* alcohol
* fried foods
* soft drinks
* processed foods
* white flour products
* dairy products
Stress, whether mental or physical can lead to acid deposits in the body.
There is a correlation between the consumption of soft water (distilled water is extremely soft) and the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Cells, tissues and organs do not like to be dipped in acid and will do anything to buffer this acidity including the removal of minerals from the skeleton and the manufacture of bicarbonate in the blood.
The longer one drinks distilled water, the more likely the development of mineral deficiencies and an acid state.
I have done well over 3000 mineral evaluations using a combination of blood, urine and hair tests in my practice.
Almost without exception, people who consume distilled water exclusively, eventually develop multiple mineral deficiencies.
Those who supplement their distilled water intake with trace minerals are not as deficient but still not as adequately nourished in minerals as their non-distilled water drinking counterparts even after several years of mineral supplementation.
The ideal water for the human body should be slightly alkaline and this requires the presence of minerals like
* calcium
* magnesium
Distilled water tends to be acidic and can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body.
Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of distilled water is a bad idea.
Water filtered through reverse osmosis tends to be neutral and is acceptable for regular use provided minerals are supplemented.
Water filtered through a solid charcoal filter is slightly alkaline.
Ozonation of this charcoal filtered water is ideal for daily drinking.
Longevity is associated with the regular consumption of hard water (high in minerals).
Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of distilled water.
Avoid it except in special circumstances.
Zoltan P.
Rona MD MSc
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Here I thought distilled water was good for you :( Thanks for posting the article Dodger.
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I think if minerals, vitamins etc are reintroduced it would make a difference but straight distilled is dangerous.
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Cindy ツ:
Here I thought distilled water was good for you :( Thanks for posting the article Dodger.
i use to be a tirator and our distilled machine broke down.
And i had to get these tests results out that day apap.
So my boss went to store and cleared the shelves off and bought all brands sold of distilled water.
ever single bottle we tested failed to be distilled!
i absolutely had to have distilled water for the tests..
He called all the companies and they all said so what except for one..
They made us a fresh batch, delivered it and didn't charge us.
i heard even if it leaves the factory distilled..
If it's in plastic bottles it gets destryoed pretty fast.
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The guy who owned the health food store I used to work for used to be very against distilled water for just drinking.He really believed in reverse osmosis purification.I'm not sure what the difference would be.
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