We need liquids to survive. Getting enough water determines how both body and mind function.
Water is best.
- How much varies from person to person and by heat and exertion levels. Some health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses a day which equals about 2 liters or a half gallon of water per day.
- Eating watery foods like soup, fruits and vegetables all help too.
Don’t wait for thirst as a signal to drink, it’s already a warning sign of dehydration.
- Increase how much you drink as temperature and intensity of activities rise.
- Drink often taking smaller sips to continually hydrate.
The remedy for dehydration is simple. Drink water!
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” W.H. Auden