Thanks. Great and helpful advice. I do have a little problem with #6 - the only time I've ever drunk 8 glasses of water in one day is when I was working very hard and sweating like crazy. Otherwise, I just drink when I'm thirsty, and it depends on how hot it is and how hard I'm working or exercising. On an easy, cool day with minimal exertion, often just about 8 oz water per day. (1 glass instead of 8). I did drink a couple gallons (?wasn't counting) when backpacking in the Grand Canyon in 100 degree heat, and I drink quite a bit whenever I'm climbing Mt Hood - but those were periods of continual, constant exertion for at least 8 hours steady. After climbing Mt Hood, I have been still kind of thirsty the next day, so apparently did get dehydrated.
Not sure whether #6 is a problem to incorporate or a problem in that you're not convinced it's needed? I myself really struggle with water intake but it really does make a difference when you get to levels well beyond what you think you need. Here's an article I talk about it a bit:
One book I recommend (referenced in mine on a section I have on hydration) is Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj. I also mention The Hidden Messages of Water by Masaru Emoto which highlights for me God's design and how magical water is within the human body.
You have to try it for yourself to see the difference in how you feel! :-)
For me, it’s been a problem both ways - hard to drink anywhere near 8 glasses of water most days, and doubts about the need - because I’ve personally enjoyed good health for 83 years without drinking much water.
However, I have a lot of respect for you, Emma, and so I’m going to read what you’ve written about it and reconsider…Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks so much for this! Merry Christmas!🙏🏻🎄
Thanks. Great and helpful advice. I do have a little problem with #6 - the only time I've ever drunk 8 glasses of water in one day is when I was working very hard and sweating like crazy. Otherwise, I just drink when I'm thirsty, and it depends on how hot it is and how hard I'm working or exercising. On an easy, cool day with minimal exertion, often just about 8 oz water per day. (1 glass instead of 8). I did drink a couple gallons (?wasn't counting) when backpacking in the Grand Canyon in 100 degree heat, and I drink quite a bit whenever I'm climbing Mt Hood - but those were periods of continual, constant exertion for at least 8 hours steady. After climbing Mt Hood, I have been still kind of thirsty the next day, so apparently did get dehydrated.
Not sure whether #6 is a problem to incorporate or a problem in that you're not convinced it's needed? I myself really struggle with water intake but it really does make a difference when you get to levels well beyond what you think you need. Here's an article I talk about it a bit:
https://emmatekstra.substack.com/p/my-knee-pain-gone-two-simple-remedies
One book I recommend (referenced in mine on a section I have on hydration) is Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj. I also mention The Hidden Messages of Water by Masaru Emoto which highlights for me God's design and how magical water is within the human body.
You have to try it for yourself to see the difference in how you feel! :-)
For me, it’s been a problem both ways - hard to drink anywhere near 8 glasses of water most days, and doubts about the need - because I’ve personally enjoyed good health for 83 years without drinking much water.
However, I have a lot of respect for you, Emma, and so I’m going to read what you’ve written about it and reconsider…Merry Christmas to you!