The big ideas of hydration from a Nutritional Therapy perspective…
Water is the most common nutritional deficiency in our American population.
- our bodies are 55-60% water
- electrolytes are often needed for proper absorption
- you can go 8 days without food but only days without water!
- water can’t be stored- it is essential to hydrate.
- drink half your body weight in ounces of clean water per day to stay hydrated
- add an additional 12-16 ounces for every 8-12 ounces of diuretics (coffee, tea, soda, alcohol, juices)
- know the early signs of dehydration- headaches, anxiety, depression, fatigue, irritable, cramps and cravings.
- know the mature signs of dehydration– joint pain, migraines, back pain, heartburn, colitis, fibromalygia, constipation.
