2006-10-16 05:10:47 · 11 answers · asked by sssnole 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
i ask because i draw all day at work and usually draw a little then take a sip of water, draw, sip, draw, sip. I find myself drinking a lot of water.
2006-10-16 05:16:29 · update #1
8, eight ounce glass of water is usually enough for the average person. If you are particularly active you may need more.
2006-10-16 05:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well first, that whole 8 8-ounce glasses thing is basically an old wives' tale. Doctors who actually know what they're talking about say it's completely arbitrary and doesn't reflect the body's actual needs. You could drink that much though and be fine, and since some people swear by it, good for them.
But basically, drink when you're thirsty. Drink more water when it's hot and you've been in the sun or when you've exerted yourself physically. There are some serious health issues from drinking too much water, but you really have to go overboard to reach that stage.
It IS good to drink water throughout the day, as opposed to other beverages like soda, coffee, etc.
2006-10-16 12:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
atleast 8 glass of water is the normal water our body needs but if you can drink more than that it will help you to gain more energy and you can avoid a lot of sickness and possible infection of the body ,because drinking water is the best thing for anti couagulant and best against any sickness.
2006-10-16 12:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by john_vase2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut out all the sodas... Dilute your juices. If you are thirsty drink water. People will say eight 8oz glasses a day. Bull... Drink as much water as your body asks for. Learn to listen to your body and it will tell you how much water it needs. You get you water from fruits, veggies, food... if you still haven't met your quota your body is real quick in letting you know.
2006-10-16 12:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by pp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8 glasses or 2 liters is a good amount in a normal day, higher amounts if you are in hot and dry weather or taking diuretics, too much is more than 20 liters in a day which is not easy to do! good luck
2006-10-16 12:14:33 · answer #5 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say you should drink 8 glasses a day and you can never have too much water your is 80% water you know
2006-10-16 12:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by maddie r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
while it is highly unlikely and rare, it is possible to overhydrate yourself. the condition is called 'hyponatremia" and is usually seen in serious athletes and people who are ill. you should check with your doctor but i dont think you could accidentally do this to yourself. unless you are drinking like 5 gallons a day and sweating it out profusely then you are probally fine.
2006-10-16 12:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by jimnmollie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8, 8oz. glasses of water a day should be consumed and nothing is wrong with drinking more.
2006-10-16 12:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
listen to me, u can never drink enough water. it replensihes u makes u feel great especially when u work out! and also, i wouldn't say "too much" but u dont wanna choke and explode! lol
2006-10-16 12:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is such a thing as water intoxication - it can cause death...using the calculator below.. you can figure out just how much water YOU should be consuming.
http://www.hydroxycut.com/men/calculator...
2006-10-17 19:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋