9 Tips: How to Drink More Water

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  Posted by Jada Tue Apr 7, 2009 6:39am PDT

  I uderstand about ddrinking a lot of water and its benefits but it has increased the number of times i go to the loo and that is not fun especially at night when i am having sweet dreams. Am I drinking too much water?

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  Posted by Ashley Tue Apr 7, 2009 8:08am PDT

  I don't drink nearly as much water as I should and often times wake up in the middle of the night dying of thirst, so I go chug a bottle at 2 am. Great tips, thank you! I've been getting water when I eat out and it's definitely a great way to save a few bucks.

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  Posted by opiniononly Tue Apr 7, 2009 8:31am PDT

  Best tip I read to drink more water...use a straw.

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  Posted by Mrs. Carol B Tue Apr 7, 2009 8:57am PDT

  Caution, caution, caution. Drinking too much water can cause "water intoxication" a very dangerous condition. I am a registered nurse and a reliable source of such information. You can find more information about this on-line I am sure. I came across this piece of info. doing some research. Drinking too much water to become intoxicated is something that schizophrenics do and have to be closely monitored in facilities. It's also something done as "hazing" rituals in college when then make new pledges drink gallons of water then these kids DIE. There is also info. on line about that too. My best advice on drinking water is the old standard 6-8 8oz. glasses per day and drink regularly spaced throughout the day. Remember, if you are THIRSTY you are probably already becoming dehydrated. You want to drink before you get that way. For every alcoholic beverage you drink you need to replace two regular glasses of water to prevent dehydration. Hope this info. helps someone.

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  Posted by mommaofsun Tue Apr 7, 2009 9:30am PDT

  Pretty much all I drink is water, until I get home from work. Then, it's decaf ice tea with a little honey.

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  Posted by Omolola Tue Apr 7, 2009 11:34am PDT

  Actually,i've heard it on several occassions that water helps in weight loss & i've trie it a couple of times but it doesn't sem 2 work 4 me. Pls, ow rue is this?

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  Posted by Roxie Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:54pm PDT

  I never drink enough water.Knowing that I should.It is great to hear the differant geusters on why we should drink water.

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  Posted by Zeplin522 Wed Apr 8, 2009 4:00am PDT

  Your supposed to drink water, green tea, a cup of coffee is good

  for you. Dr Oz says a glass of dark red wine is good for you.

  So, I have a cup or so of coffee in the morning, drink iced green

  tea with lemon in it the rest of the day and have a glass of

  red wine with dinner. Think I got it covered.

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  Posted by Okafor Wed Apr 8, 2009 7:42am PDT

  drinking enough water , helps to flush and clean up the system. It also helps to keep the body hydrated and reduces the effect of acidocis, especially for diabetics. But caution must be taken to avoid excess intake which could be toxic.

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  Posted by frick Wed Apr 8, 2009 4:05pm PDT

  ok so...there's no way i can drink even 1 full glass of water in the morning when i wake up. i always want juice or something like that, something w/ sugar and water is no substitute. yeah it may be good for u but it has no taste and makes me feel nausious (i know that sounds crazy, but it really does). i bring a bottle of water to work w/ me everyday to try to make myself drink and that has pretty much caused me to become dehydrated (i think)...b/c now i just don't drink enough of anything. water is so gross.

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