How Much Water Should I Drink Daily?

Introduction

Around 60% of our body’s weight is constituted of water. The human body requires water for the smooth functioning of several of its crucial functions. We cannot survive more than three to four days without water.  

Lack of adequate water in the body causes dehydration. This, in turn, could pave the way for many other diseases.

How much water should I drink daily?

Adults should drink around 3 liters of water daily including the water you drink for therapeutic purposes in the morning. 

You can even include other fluids like coconut water in your day but ensure to avoid sugary drinks because that can be harmful to your health. 

Drinking water- Best Practices For A Healthy Living

  • According to the World Health Organization, adults need a minimum of two liters of water. 
  • Those who work out and engage in aggressive physical activities will need up to four liters of water daily. 
  • Those who are living in hotter zones will also need at least four liters of water.
  • Children too, need up to two liters of water.
  • Do not delay responding to the thirst drive of your body. Consume enough RO purified water or commercially treated water.
  • Along with the quantity, the quality of drinking water is also crucial.
  • You should use only water treated by a domestic RO water purifier or commercially sold purified water. 
  • Those who do not have access to an RO system you must boil the water before you drink. 
  • Water therapy recommends that you consume one and a half liters of water as soon as you wake up and before you brush your teeth. 
  • Additional to the water you drink early in the morning for therapeutic purposes, you should also drink another one and a half to two liters of water throughout the day.
  • The recommended amount of water you consume also takes into account the other forms of liquid you drink.
  • As much as possible, ensure that you do not consume too many sugary drinks even though they add to the total amount of fluids you take.
  • Consuming sugary fluids will lead to obesity and also to kidney-related issues.  
  • Water consumption is often reduced when you are at work. You need to set reminders on your mobile phone to take water regularly. 
  • When you are traveling, the water consumption is likely to reduce. Carrying your own water (preferably in a copper bottle) will save you from dehydration.  
  • Those who are living in cities with water shortage should ensure that the minimum prescribed amount of water is consumed. 
  • Waterborne diseases would be rife during the rainy season. Extra care should be taken to drink the recommended 2 to 4 liters of clean water.
  • In case you are living in colder territories, consume warm water so that you do not reduce the water consumption because of the weather conditions. 

Conclusion

To conclude, water is the next most crucial life force second to air. To stay healthy, you should drink adequate clean water. It is best not to replace water with anything else to be on the safer side.

You could never be overcautious when it comes to ensuring clean and safe drinking water. It is possible to keep at bay several health crises by following drinking water best practices. 

Never put you’re the health of your family and your health at risk. Never retire to bed before you have taken your daily quota of water. 

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