Monday 19 January 2009

General Health Tips
How much water should I drink each day?

Carry on from yesterday. 3 other factor affect your need of water.


1. Exercise or working under heat

Your level of activity is one of the greatest indicators of the amount of water you should drink each day. For a short bout of exercise (less than 30 minutes), one to two extra glasses will replenish your body.

2. Illnesses
Signs of illnesses, such as fever, vomiting and diarrhea, cause your body to lose additional fluids. 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.

3. Age
As an individual grows older, the need for water intake decreases slightly, but adequate water intake is still just as vital to the body’s functioning.

Keeping Yourself Hydrated

You should always closely monitor the amount of water you drink. While thirst is certainly a good indicator of your body’s need for water, you may already be slightly dehydrated by the time you experience thirst. With our busy work, drink water is not our top priority. Even if we already know that water is important. Forget is a usual excuse.

Would you like to know some tips that will keep you to remember to drink water? In my next post you will find out some simple tips that will make you never forget to drink water.


As you make a daily effort to drink enough water, your body will undoubtedly thank you by staying healthier and naturally regulating your appetite. You will feel better and stay trimmer while keeping your vital organs clean and replenished.


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