How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?
There is an axiom floating around that you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Is that the case? How much water should you drink a day? Let’s plug in a little logic and see.
Last time I checked, the world isn’t full of 7 billion identical twins. So does that mean that a petite 120-pound woman needs the same amount of water as a 250-pound football player? No. Does someone living in Mexico need the same amount of water as someone living in Toronto? No. Does someone who exercises need the same amount of water as someone who doesn’t exercise? No again.
The truth is that that recommendation actually means that we need to get the equivalent of 8 glasses of water. Guess what? Lots of foods are full of water content, and that certainly counts towards that 8 glasses of water recommendation. Fruits and veggies are often more than 50% water, so if you’re eating plenty of those, you’ll need less water. If you’re not eating plenty of those, you’ll need more water.
But how do you know what is the right amount for you? How much water should YOU drink a day? There’s the simple pee test. If your urine is clear, it means that you are well hydrated. The darker your urine, the more dehydrated you are.
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Got Back Pain?
Do you know anybody whose back “went out”? This week, I interviewed Dr. Stephanie Bloye-Turley, DC on that very topic, and here is what she had to say in this 4-minute video:
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FREE Talk – Exercise for Different Body Types
This Friday, June 29 I will be giving a free talk on exercise for different body types. We know that exercise that is good, but we also know that everyone is different. And exercises that are appropriate for one person are not appropriate for another person. In this informative, entertaining and practical talk, you’ll learn how to figure out what is right for YOUR body type.
Location: Loblaws on Bayview and Highway 7. Second floor.
Time: 7:30PM-8:30PM.
Cost: FREE.
Please RSVP if you’d like to come.
What Your Skin, Hair and Nails Reveal About Your Health
Did I catch your attention with that topic? Well, it caught my attention too. This Wednesday evening, there is a talk at Life2 (at the Rouge Woods Community Centre on Bayview and Major Mackenzie) about that very topic, and I highly recommend you go. I’ll certainly be there.
You can get more details here:
http://onrichmondhill.com/events.php?id=13830
Until next week,
Igor
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