Got Hydration?

Eight (8) glasses of water a day may not be enough

Question:

Why is it so important and how much should I drink each day?

Answer:

Your body needs water to burn fat - to complete all of the chemical processes necessary to turn your fat into ATP (adenine triphosphate). Simply put, ATP is your body's gasoline.

Research suggests you should be drinking at least half your body wight in ounces of water a day. Remember, 60 to 70% of your body weight is water. If you weigh 180 pounds, then you should be drinking 90 ounces of water a day.

Keep water with you all day long - in the car, in your purse, in your gym bag, at your desk. It's very important to stay hydrated. Unintentional dehydration can lead to chronic pain and disease. When your body is dehydrated, it will scavenge water from your vital organs. Each dehydrated organ causes a side effect or symptom that you then experience.

Proper hydration can help lessen many problems including: constipation, heartburn, stomach ulcers, arthritis, headaches, low back pain, neck pain, fatigue, asthma, gastrointestinal upset, acne or skin rashes, sciatica and allergies.

Next time you go to grab a coffee, diet soda or any other kind of drink, think twice and make sure you have had half your body weight in ounces of water.

Water is truly the fountain of life and longevity.