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Saturday, February 21, 2009

HYDRATION tips from the expert


- Drink water when you wake up and before going to sleep. It flush out the toxins that have accumulated all night
- Drink at least 8 glasses a day and a maximum of 16 glasses to keep your urine on the light side
- It is preferable to sip water throughout the day IF you have heart disease to lessen the stress and give your body time to absorb
- Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink water, you maybe 2 glasses below your normal water needs
- Drink water not softdrinks, alcohol or coffee - these can be potentially dehydrating
- Train children to drink water
- Drink more when it is hot to prevent kidney stones
- Drink more when you are sick - for your body to recover from various infections
- Drink more if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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