Hydration Facts of the Day, from Nordic Water

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 29, 2010 -- Almost 90% of the world's population is chronically dehydrated. In the United States this figure is still above 70%. Even dehydration at a level of 3% will significantly slow down one's metabolism and a low water level is considered the number one reason for daytime fatigue Incredibly, a 2% loss in body water can lead to short-term memory problems, difficulty computing basic math, and vision problems with reading print or computer screens.

Studies have shown that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day could dramatically reduce back and joint pain for almost 80% of those who suffer from these problems. 2 out of 3 Americans drink fewer than the recommended 8 glasses of water a day. As temperatures rise, your body?s need for water increases. To avoid overheating and other problems, it is recommended to increase your intake by 2-3 glasses per day in higher heat and even more if one is sweating a great deal.

Cold Temperatures also require large amounts of water consumption as drier air, and hot beverages often enhance our needs for more water.
Women who are pregnant women need to drink extra water. They must take care of the needs of the fetus and for the extra fluid losses from additional perspiration and heat production. If a woman is lactating she needs extra water for fluid replacement from nursing.

Any beverage that contains alcohol or caffeine should not be counted toward your 8 glasses. This is because alcohol and caffeine will dehydrate your body, and you will need to compensate for their consumption. You should drink one extra glass of water for each glass of an alcoholic beverage and one extra glass for each cup of caffeinated coffee or tea that you drink.
You can sweat out more than a quart of water during a 60-minute workout. Dehydration can happen quickly. To prevent it you should drink 16 ounces of water two hours prior to exercising, then during your workout continue to sip four to six ounces every 20 minutes or so.

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