Is Chronic Dehydration The Cause of Your Pain?
Research shows that 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. People often think that even if they don’t actually drink water, they are getting enough by drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice or beer.
The truth is only water is water. Many of these beverages encourage the body to excrete water through urination, rather than retaining it, causing dehydration.
Chronic dehydration can result in symptoms that may be mistaken for other disorders such as allergies, asthma, dyspepsia, colitis, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pains throughout the body.
Why is Water So Important?
Water is important to every part of the body’s functionality. It regulates the body’s temperature, is shock absorbent for the brain and spinal cord, helps deliver oxygen all over the body, allows cells to grow, reproduce, and survive, is used by the brain to manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters, and lubricates joints.
How Much Water Should You Drink?
Drinking half your weight in ounces of water is important to consume each 24 hour period. However, if you consume diuretics (like coffee, soda, or tea) it is important to drink more water to compensate. Remember, some fruits and vegetables contain up to 90% water which can also help with hydration efforts but true water is always the best choice.
Suggested Hydration Calculator
| Weight | Ounces | |
| 100 lb or 45kg | 50-60 oz or 1.5 Liter | |
| 130 lb or 58kg | 65-70 oz or 2 Liters | |
| 160 lb or 72kg | 80-85 oz or 2.5 Liters | |
| 190 lb or 86kg | 95-100 oz or 3 Liters | |
| 220 lb or 99kg | 110-115 oz or 3.5 Liters | |
| 250 lb or 113kg | 125-130 oz or 1 Gallon | |
| 280 lb or 127kg | 140-145 oz or 1 Gallon | |
| 310 lb or 140kg | 150-155 oz or 1.25 Gallons |