'Tis the season. No, not the holiday shopping season. We're referring to the time of year when water becomes more of a necessity than ever.
Despite drought conditions and lower lake levels that may hinder all those fun family summer activities, water consumption is critical to your health, and that of your family.
Sure, we've all heard for years that we should drink a minimum of eight, 8-ounce glasses per day....but is it true. Answer: Absolutely! And, more if possible. The hotter it is, and the more exertion you do, the more water your body requires.
Your body requires water everyday to keep it functioning at its optimal level. As summer temperatures increase, and your sweat levels increase, your overall water content in your body decreases. What does this decrease mean to you. Well, dehydration leads to fatigue, muscle and joint weakness, and ultimately places extra strain on your organs to do their job.
Many patients consider because they drink coffee, sodas, diet sodas and other things that contain water that it's the same, or at least a good equivalent. However, these drinks have the exact opposite reaction that water does - and actually dehydrate you.
Do your best to drink at least the minimum recommended daily amount of water....and begin to feel rejuvenated, energized and healthy.
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