Your Hydration a.k.a Water
Water: The Most Essential Nutrient
When it comes to health, water truly stands above everything else. Every cell in our body depends on it — from brain function to digestion and detoxification. Even mild dehydration can affect our mood, focus, and energy levels.
Why Hydration Matters
Water is involved in almost every process in the body. It helps:
Flush out toxins and waste
Transport nutrients to our cells
Keep joints, tissues, and organs lubricated
Support digestion and prevent constipation
Regulate body temperature and cushion our organs
Maintain healthy skin and steady energy levels
Because the human body is made up of roughly 60% water, it’s no surprise that our performance — both mental and physical — drops quickly when hydration is lacking.
Best Sources of Water
The simplest and best way to hydrate is by drinking pure water — ideally filtered tap water or fresh spring water when possible.
We can also support hydration by eating water-rich foods like cucumbers, lettuce, celery, and melon. Just keep in mind that while fruit offers hydration, it also contains natural sugars, which might not be suitable in large amounts for everyone.
Try to avoid sugary drinks such as sodas, sweetened teas, flavored coffees, lemonades, and fruit juices. These add unnecessary sugar and can actually increase dehydration. Drinks with artificial sweeteners aren’t ideal either — that’s a deeper topic we can explore together if you’re curious.
How Much Water Do You Need?
There’s no one-size-fits-all rule, but a simple way to estimate your needs is this:
Take your body weight in pounds and divide it by two — that’s roughly how many ounces of water you should drink daily.
(For example: 140 lbs ÷ 2 = 70 ounces, which is about 2 liters.)
If that feels too technical, aim for 1.5 to 2 liters per day as a healthy baseline. Increase your intake if you’re:
Exercising or sweating more than usual
Drinking coffee or alcohol
Recovering from illness
Spending time in hot or dry weather
When the Body is Dehydrated
Dehydration can sneak up quietly, but it can cause more than just thirst. Chronic low hydration has been linked to:
Fatigue and brain fog
Weight gain or slower metabolism
Urinary tract infections
Slower wound healing
Kidney stress
Confusion or dizziness, especially in older adults
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest, most powerful habits you can create for long-term health and vitality.
Want to Learn More?
If you’re unsure whether you’re drinking enough water or how to balance hydration with minerals and electrolytes, I’d be happy to guide you through it.
Contact me to learn more about how to make hydration work for your body — not just with it.
