{"id":2808,"date":"2018-05-09T15:49:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T19:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expresschiropracticfrisco.com\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2018-05-09T15:49:05","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T19:49:05","slug":"its-getting-hot-drink-more-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expresschiropracticfrisco.com\/its-getting-hot-drink-more-water\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Getting Hot&#8230;Drink More Water!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>As the temperatures are rising so should your daily water intake.\u00a0 It is always important to drink lots of water but even more so\u00a0now that the Texas summer weather is here.<\/h2>\n<h4>How much water should you drink daily?<\/h4>\n<p>This is always a fun question as there really is no right answer!\u00a0 There are many factors that go into how much water you need like climate, how much you are exercising, how much you sweat, and so on.\u00a0 So really there is no general rule, but a good number to shoot for is 64 ounces.\u00a0 That is the 8&#215;8 rule.\u00a0 8, 8-ounce glasses a day.\u00a0 That is at least a good start for most people.<\/p>\n<h4>Benefits of drinking water<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>More energy<\/li>\n<li>Better thinking and improved mood<\/li>\n<li>Helps with weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Helps with other common health problems\n<ul>\n<li>Acne<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Kidney stones<\/li>\n<li>Certain types of cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information on how increasing your fluid intake may help with the things listed above check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-per-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Where else can you get hydrated?<\/h4>\n<p>The foods we eat surprisingly contain a good amount of water.\u00a0 Vegetables, fruits, and even meat can help contribute to our daily intake of liquids.\u00a0 Plus, they have many other health benefits!<\/p>\n<p>While water is your best bet to help to avoid dehydration, other drinks can help as well.\u00a0 Coffee (black), as well as teas (even though caffeinated), can help your body increase its liquid content.\u00a0 It is recommended however to avoid high sugary drinks such as sodas and sweetened teas as these can actually have the opposite effect.\u00a0 And no, alcohol does not count!<\/p>\n<h4>Listen to your body!<\/h4>\n<p>I have said it before and I will say it again.\u00a0 Your body usually knows what is best.\u00a0 If you are thirsty, it is your body telling you to drink some water.\u00a0 If you are sweating a lot\u00a0or feeling hot, drink water.\u00a0 It really is that easy.\u00a0 Take the time to start listening to your body&#8217;s signs and it will help you be healthier.<\/p>\n<p>For more health tips and tricks check out some of our other blog posts in our <a href=\"https:\/\/expresschiropracticfrisco.com\/learning-center\/\">Learning Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in need of a chiropractor near you in Frisco, Plano, The Colony, Prosper, McKinney, or anywhere else close by, look no further than Express Chiropractic of Frisco.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the temperatures are rising so should your daily water intake.\u00a0 It is always important to drink lots of water but even more so\u00a0now that the Texas summer weather is here. 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