The main reason I am writing this blog is to put out quality info on various topics that relate to a human's health, basically covering the four parts of WELLNESS (Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social). The focus today is to touch on the physical side, which is the part that most people easily associate with health.
When is the last time you checked your Hydration? Do you know the easy way to see if you are adequately hydrated is to look at your pee? Its simple PEE Clear or lemonade color is great, while yellowish or apple juice means dehydration is taking place. The darker the color and/or less frequent urination are symptoms of dehydration as well.
WATER is the basis for every bodily function, from respiration to digestion; a person’s energy levels through metabolism are regulated to your bodies ability to store water in its muscles, organs, & blood. No matter what your fitness goal could be, everything rests on the simple condition of drinking more water and/or being mindful of the other habits in our lives that remove water from our system.
Stimulants and diuretics are major players in removing water from the body. Medications recommend you drink a glass of water with them because they suck the H2O out of the body as well.
So how much water should you drink? Every person is going to be unique, so many variables such as age, gender, physical condition, diet, type of job and physical activity during the day....the list can go on and on, so the idea of 8 - 8 oz glass of WATER a day is truly bogus. The recommended healthy levels of hydration are 50-65% (measured in the muscles) with 70% & above being optimal.
Being adequately hydrated is an amazing first step to practicing daily healthy habits to build a foundation for a healthy lifestyle!!
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