This may not come as a big shocker, but most people don’t drink enough water. Since the body is about 55-65% water, it requires continual replenishment to function optimally. Water keeps everything running smoothly, which is why dehydration can lead to a poorly functioning digestive system.

When it comes to how much water to drink on a daily basis, you can choose to follow a couple hydration rules, so to speak. Firstly, drinking ten to twelve 8oz glasses of water a day can keep your body hydrated; however, your weight also factors into the equation. A person who weighs 300lbs requires a different water intake than someone who weighs 160lbs. This is why we recommend drinking half your bodyweight in ounces of water per day to stay sufficiently hydrated. For instance, if you weigh 150lbs and divide that by two to get 75, you should be drinking 75oz of water per day.

Your body will let you know if it needs more water, and it is your responsibility to pay attention to the warning signs. The following symptoms can indicate that you need to be drinking more water.

Constipation

If you aren’t drinking enough water, it becomes harder for food to move through the digestive tract. Lack of water consumption can make stool hard or difficult to pass, i.e. constipation. Water helps your body eliminate waste, so stay hydrated to have regular, healthy bowel movements.

Dark Urine

If you are dehydrated or don’t drink enough water, you’ll notice that your urine is a dark yellow. It may also have a pungent aroma that is quite unpleasant. The reason for this is because your urine contains too much waste.

Other Symptoms of Dehydration

• Headaches
• Dry Mouth
• Muscle Cramps
• Low Blood Pressure
• Infrequent Urination
• Lightheadedness
• Rapid Heartbeat

To stay hydrated, we recommend that you always carry around a reusable water bottle, which you can constantly refill. Always drink a glass of water at every meal. Drinking a glass of water before you eat can even help you control your portions. Drink more water when you are in the sun or exercising, too. Finally, and this may be the most important rule of all, eat your water. We mean to say that there are foods with high percentages of water, so check the infographic below to see what water foods you should eat.

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Sometimes you go into a restaurant or hotel lobby and find a water dispenser with fruit or herbs in it. You take a glass, fill it up, taste it, and realize that it’s the best water you’ve ever had in your entire life. You go back for another glass, wanting to quickly relive that refreshing, herbaceous, fruity flavor that makes you feel like you are on a beach in the tropics. You just drank some detox water, friend.

You don’t have to visit fancy restaurants to savor this elegant beverage ever again because we are going to teach you how to make the perfect detox waters. Whenever you crave some cumber, lime, & mint water, you’ll be able to indulge and refresh your palate. Not only is creating a detox water one of the easiest things you’ll ever do, it is also a great way to obtain a variety of nutrients that can boost the metabolism.

Detox waters are a great way to encourage hydration. Because water is needed for pretty much every function in the body, it is necessary to stay sufficiently hydrated. Water helps to flush toxins from the body, boost cognitive function, and it is necessary for a healthy digestive system.

Our Detox Water Advice

Don’t use condensed fruit juices, bottled juices, sugar, or sugar substitutes. These items will negate all the benefits you think you are going to get from drinking filtered water with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices. The ingredients in one detox water or pitcher will stay good for one day. After the day is over, get rid of the ingredients. Finally, use a glass pitcher, jar, cup, or vessel for your detox water. Certain compounds in fruit can cause BPA to leak into the water, which is why glass is best. Check out the recipes and infographic (below) to learn how to build your own detox waters.

Click here for detox water recipes that help to reduce belly fat.

Click here for detox water recipes that help clear up your skin.

Click here for the perfect summer detox water.

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What foods have sugar in them and which ones don’t? You may know your foods well enough to discern which ones have sugar and which ones don’t, but most people are unaware of the sugar content of most foods. This is because companies like to sneakily put sugar into foods, which you might not think have sugar. For example, sugar can be in anything from store-bought pasta sauce to chips, to beef jerky.

When we talk about sugar in food, a distinction must be made. Natural sugars occur in foods like whole fruit and vegetables. Added sugars or artificial sweeteners are the sugars you need to look out for, especially since the FDA advises that you don’t consume more than 50 grams of added sugar per day. Because sugar is hidden in processed foods, dairy products, and other everyday eats, it is very easy to exceed this daily amount.

We are thankful to the people at 9Round for supplying this chart, which should help show you how much sugar is in various grocery items. This is for your knowledge so you can know exactly what you’re putting in your body. It is important to read labels to know what is healthy and what isn’t.

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Body odor on a hot summer day or after a long run is common, but smelling during the workday? Not so fun. Several factors can cause body odor, but there are measures to prevent and kill odor-causing bacteria.

Body odor is a natural phenomenon — but did you know that meat eaters smell worse than vegetarians? That’s because so much of the meat protein gets trapped in the colon that the body has to “air”, by releasing those toxins out of the pores of the skin.

The article goes onto detail some causes of body odor and how to stop them. But this chart’s helpful too.

PS. Their point about yogurt is a good one, but if you’re a vegetarian, we recommend you get your probiotics from fermented foods like kimchi and coleslaw.

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Every day, millions of Americans swallow pills that endanger our entire population by making bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Scientists worry that one day soon, our antibiotics won’t work any more, leaving us vulnerable to all sorts of infections that will spread around the globe without stopping. To break this cycle, we need to be using fewer antibiotics — not just in our medicine, but also in our animal food supply.

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Apple Cider Vinegar has so many internal and external health benefits. No kitchen (or medicine cabinet) would be complete without it.

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Wow. Who knew there were so many uses for Coconut oil? What are your tricks? Leave them below in the comments.

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