How much water should I be drinking to meet the required standards?!


Question: How much water should I be drinking to meet the required standards.?
Answers:
You'll know you got enough when you have to pee twice before you finish whatever glass you happen to be on at the time of haviing to pee twice.


Health Question & Answer

Are you drinking enough water.?

So why is water so important.?
Water is vital in order for our bodies to function; it lubricates eyes and joints, flushes out toxins and waste, and keeps our skin healthy.

Our bodies contain a large amount of water; in fact about two-thirds of our body weight is water. However, we need it all - losing just one percent of our body weight due to fluid loss can cause dehydration and any more than that can lead to serious medical complications. And remember we're constantly losing water, by sweating or urinating, so by drinking we're keeping our supplies topped up.
How can I tell if I'm dehydrated.?
The easiest way to is to look at the colour of your urine. If it's pale you're probably ok, if it's any darker than the colour of straw, you're probably not drinking enough.
Symptoms of dehydration include headaches, loss of concentration and tiredness, dry eyes and skin. Ongoing dehydration can cause problems with, among other things, your kidneys, liver, joints and muscles. Many people are unaware that they're dehydrated; they've simple become used to not feeling 100 per cent. If you ever feel thirsty, you're probably dehydrated. You should drink throughout the day, rather than when your body cries out for liquid.

From a vanity point of view - hydrated skin looks younger as its plumper; dehydrated skin looks sallow, saggy and older. Just by drinking more water you could look years younger!.
How do I increase my daily water intake.?
Start the day with a cup of hot water with a good squeeze of fresh lemon. This will give your digestive system a real boost.
Instead of caffeine and alcohol, drink water. Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and cause the body to lose water.
Throughout the day have water constantly available; keep a water bottle on your desk so you can top up your glass throughout the day and carry a bottle of water with you when you are on the go.
Create a daily schedule; drink a glass after breakfast, one before lunch etc. You may want to track your water intake, why not download our pop up and screen saver to ensure that you drink enough water!
If you are cold, drink warm water instead of coffee or tea which can dehydrate you.
Ask for a glass of water to go with your coffee and tea in Cafes.
Drink a glass of water before and during each meal.
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