When and who need more water

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When and who need more water

In similar articles on our site, it was stated that the average person needs about 8 glasses of water per day. But that is just an average. Some people need more, and some people need less. However, there area also times when the body temporarily needs more water.

Water and senior citizen

As we age, the balance between our need for water and our thirst for water shifts. In fact, the less water an older person drinks, the less thirsty they become, leaving them open to the risk of serious dehydration and other complications.
Water and-dry eyes skin

Many factors can cause dry eyes and skin, however, one of the most overlooked solutions is drinking water.  Dehydration is becoming more and more of a contributor to health issues today, with studies finding that everything from allergies to chronic fatigue may be linked to something we all have plenty of - drinking water.  Dryness included.
Babies are a special

Babies are a special group who need to be taken good care of, even when they are drinking water. Water is a kind of macro-nutrients. It is just inferior to oxygen on maintaining life and more important than food.

Benefits of alkaline water

There has been much discussion over the past few years about the quality of the water we drink and the effects that this may have on our health.

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure and cholesterol. The number one killer in America is heart disease.  And, two huge health risks that can lead to serious heart conditions are high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  But, these can be prevented. 
water and weak immune systems

Contaminated water could be harmful to anyone, even more so for those with weakened immune systems. In fact, some organisms that could show up in water may be harmless to most, but deadly to others.

Water and pets

You've seen it. Even probably done it. Drinking bottled water, or filtered water from the refrigerator while your cat, dog or other pet's water bowl is filled from that, ugh, tap. Why should our furry (or scaly) companions drink lower quality water than us?

Water and Prescription Drugs

When the body is sick, most likely it also means dehydration. While many illnesses could be prevented by drinking adequate amounts of water, once ill it is even more crucial to get plenty of fluids. This is why when doctors prescribe medications, the pharmacist will add a note: Take with plenty of water.