Which should I believe?

Question

I heard doctors advising people to drink 2000 c.c. of water a day, but then there are doctors who advised people to heed to our physical needs, meaning we only drink water when we're thirsty. These doctors said that drinking too much water can be poisonous. When I don't feel thirsty and still drink, I go to the bathroom a lot. I guess this means I drinik more than I need to. I know that drinking plenty of water is good for our health and helps with our metabalism, but should every one drink the same amount of water every day? Also, does the weather matter??? I mean we naturally drink more in the summer, but we drink less when we don't sweat in cold days. So, which should I listen to??? Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water regardless of the seasons, or I should adjust to my own physical needs. Please tell me what you know. Thanks.

Answer 1

I heard that even the 8-10 glasses a day can be bad for you. When I asked the doctor about it she said that it is recommended for people that are excercising and on a diet as they may need the added consumption. But she said if your not doing these 2 things together just to drink if your thirsty.

Answer 2

The Chinese also think we drink 2 much water & eat 2 many dairy products.
Entitled 2 their opinion, I guess.
I drink a lot of water thru-out the day.
As recommended by Doctors here in the UK.
I have heard that sometimes the thirst pang/message is mistaken 4 hunger
& we eat when we R really thirsty.
I do what makes me happy & keep myself hydrated, Winter or Summer.
A glass of warm/tepid water in the morning is really refreshing.

Answer 3

Aslong as its good clean water, you could drink 5 gallons a day, if your body needs it it will do what it needs, if not, you will be running to the ladies room alot

Answer 4

I think you must drink as much water as you possibly can. It is good for you.

Answer 5

don't trust the quacks, trust the bar man, drink beer!