How much water should one drink per day?
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at least half a gallon.
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2.5 LITERS BECAUSE \n\nIn the past few years studies have shown that many of us don't drink enough water for good health. Along with general healthy eating recommendations, most health promoters have urged us all to drink more water, particularly whilst exercising. The message has been strong - avoid dehydration. \n\n \n\nHowever, there is a different story emerging, especially amongst people who exercise. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little.\n\nDrinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function. \n\n \n\nInitial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.\n\nIs there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity. \n\n \n\nYou can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks – carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content
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The average person uses 155 litres per day.  There's a way of calculating it on the BBC news website today.
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Yes, water is very good for your health..It gives you healthy skin, hair, and all around healthy body...\n\nYou should drink 8 glasses of water a day..So if you are drinking 5 bottles of 9 oz. water..you will be okay..\n\nAnd like the person above said..there is such a thing as drinking too much water, but you would have to drink way more than five bottles of it to get water intoxication..Unless you have some other illnesses such as liver disease, but I'm guessing you don't cause then you would know when you should resrict water...\n\nBut the answer to YOUR question is YES that is healthy for you\n\nHope that helps..
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Eat more fiber - real raw vegetables and fruit, and increase your water consumption to at least 8 glasses of water a day (a gallon of water a day is best).
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how much do you drink???
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Drinking a gallon of water a day is fine as long as you're not drinking it all in one sitting.  As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. \n\nAs far as the gut thing goes...give me a break!
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drink sufficient water ...
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If you drink more than 10 cups of water a day it can wash out your electrolites, which you need to stay healthy! It can also wash out important minerals and vitamins like Potassium that are water-soluble. So try to stick to 8 or 9 cups of water a day. If you tend to drink it too fast, use smaller cups, or put the cup down between every sip. It will help you regulate how much and how fast you drink it.\n\nPS: Water CAN hurt you if you drink TOO much of it, just so you know, because I noticed a couple other people said it's good no matter how much you drink. No offense or anything :-)
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According to most doctors you should drink at least eight 8 oz glasses of water a day. This is for water replacement from loosing through sweat, urine, etc. Let's break this down into gallons. \n8 cups * 8 Oz = 64 oz\n8 Cups = 4 pints\n4 pints = 2 quarts\n2 quarts = 1/2 gallon\nSo 64 oz = .5 gallons\nThis means that you would be drinking 16 8 oz. glasses of water a day for a gallon of water. Since your body is made up of about 60% of water I do not believe you could drink enough water to actually drown in it. I do believe your body would expel the extra water on way of the other. Anything else it would most defiantly help your urinary system.
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Drink at least 8 8oz glasses of water per day to stay hydrated. check out the USDA's website www.mypyramid.gov for other healthy tips. Hope this helps.
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At Least 64 OZ. (equvalent to 8 glasses of water a day) if not more their is a hydration calculator on the weather channels website they base it on location weight and how much activity you do a day hope this helps!! the link below will take you to the hydration calculator
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yes and no.  There reaches a point where your body will start retaining the little bit of water you do take in.  Weight watchers, of which I am a member, recommends that you drink 8 glasses (8oz each) of water in order to be healthy and help to stop from being hungry.  Although I wouldn't drink anything before a weigh-in, I do believe in keeping well hydrated.
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How much water do you need?\n\nEvery day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.\n\nA couple of approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.\n\nReplacement approach. The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so you if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids. \n\n\nDietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day. \n\nEven apart from the above approaches, it is generally the case that if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce between one and two liters of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate.
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I drink lots of water, my family doctor told me to drink 1/2 of my weight per day,(ounces of water =1/2 weight)
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If you drink too much water, your body will retain some of it. You'll also be putting water pressure on your internal organs that's not good. ALSO, you can cause yourself kidney failure but the water has to be in a MAJOR excess for that, like 5-6 gallons a day. Best way to judge water intake... if you're thirsty... drink some water. If you're hungry... drink some water... many times thirst comes through as hunger pangs and people eat food their body doesn't need.
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The human body, which is made up of between 55 and 75 percent water (lean people have more water in their bodies because muscle holds more water than fat), is in need of constant water replenishment.\n\nConsider this: Your lungs expel between two and four cups of water each day through normal breathing - even more on a cold day. If your feet sweat, there goes another cup of water. If you make half a dozen trips to the bathroom during the day, that's six cups of water. If you perspire, you expel about two cups of water (which doesn’t include exercise-induced perspiration).\n\nIn addition to water and other drinks, many foods are also good sources of water. Juicy fruits like oranges, grapefruit, grapes, watermelon and apples can help keep you healthy and hydrated. Carrots, tomatoes, tuna, yogurt, cottage cheese, soups, rice and pasta also contain plenty of water.\n\nthe most important thing is keeping your body hydrated since your body has to have water to survive, you can only go without ANY WATER SOURCE for 3 days before death. water helps remove toxins from your body. hope this helps. just remember drinking water is not the ONLY way you keep your body hydrate but it is important