How Much We Need Water

Water is an essential part of our daily diet. Our body needs water to perform its basic functions, like waste removal, mainting blood flow and ofcourse controlling our body temperature.

We have a general conception that " 2 lits of water daily....." but doctors think in a different way. According to them there are no standard " one-size-fits all" recommendations for drinking water. Our water intake depends on our lifestyle, our age and ofcourse the climatic condition we live in. According to doctors water intakes include all types of beverages, and raw fruits and vegetables, so it is not necessary to drink large quantities of plain water only.

Sometimes drinking too much water can have its downside also......

But in some cases we should drink large quantities of fluids likewise when we exercise vigorously and when we suffering from diarrhoea, high grade fever and vomiting. Since airplane travel is dehydrating its important to hydrate ourselves by taking fluids. of course in the summer months body wants lots of fluids.

And there are some times when we should regulate our water intake such as kidney ailment or renel failure, grade 2 or 3 of liver disorders, severe heart problems or indications of oedema.

(Consult a doctor if you are suffering from any of these....).