Well, I just had to come back to the water element again.  I wanted to address this issue of how much water we need daily.

First of all, our bodies are made up of about 70% or more of water.  We lose water daily between perspiration, tears, bodily fluids, etc.

Sure fire ways to know when you haven’t taken in enough water….

1) Chapped lips

2) Fingernail cuticles are peeling back

3) Muscle cramps and you are not on High Blood pressure Medication

4) You have dry skin and it needs more lotion than usual

5) You might have fainted – Yes I know some one who has experience this!

How Much water should I drink?

Half of your weight in ounces.  For example- if you weigh 150 pounds, then you need to drink 75 ounces of water per day.

What counts as water? 

Basically, WATER – pure H2O.

I’ve had clients tell me that they count tea, coffee, juice, and even wine as water.  They might be liquids that are made with water, but once you put all of the other stuff in it – it is not pure water that hydrates you.  As a matter of fact, things that have sugar in them actually dehydrates (the opposite effect.)  Coffee- actually makes you run off of your adrenals, thus masking your real energy sources.

Bottled vs. tap

There are many controversial stories out there about tap water and bottled water.  The truth is that most bottled water is bottled in polyethylene terephthalate which may leach some harmful chemicals into your water.  There are many studies that have been done regarding this around the globe.  My suggestion is that if you are concerned about the tap water having pollutants in it and the bottles leaching harmful chemicals in your water, then get yourself a good filter.  I recommend that you get a water ionizer that filters and ionizes your water.  Emagic carries Kangen Water ionizer and there are other ones out there as well.  I like to drink water that has a PH level 0f 9.5 myself to help hydrate faster and alkalize my body.