A lack of bodily H2O is an important cause of accelerated ageing, arthritis, joint disease, chronic pain, neurological and digestive issues, as well as cellular malnourishment and toxicity. On of the most important reasons for this epidemic of under hydration is the unfortunate fact that thirst is not a good indicator of the need for water.
The human body can be dehydrated enough to begin to suffer health consequences way before we’re thirsty. It only takes around a 2% loss of water, which can occur through sweating, urination and normal biochemistry, to impact metabolism and by that point it’s already too late.
The best bet is to stay hydrated with ozonated reverse osmosis or distilled water, by drinking 8 to 12 glasses or more a day, regardless of thirst. Spring water typically contains minerals and is good too, as long as the springs are clean and uncontaminated and bottled at the source, to eliminate issues with pipes and processing. If you include some slices of lemon, lime or cucumber, you’ll be adding electrolytes and water soluble vitamins, bumping up the nutritional value of your water and improving its taste.
