Drinking Water Is NOT the Best Way to Stay Hydrated

[@michaelhuegel4146]

I've never been able to grasp people's hate for water. I crave water consistently. I can drink other beverages, but it will not quench my thirst like water does. People act like that with soda and it blows my mind.

[@edwardmacnab354]

I hate the taste of water unless It is directly from a spring , if you know what I mean . You might say that I am a water connaisseur . Only rarely do I come across a spring so, You could say that I don't really drink water.

[@tommyvercetti7326]

I can't think of any other liquid that is more refreshing than cold water.

[@curtissharris8914]

hate to drink water have to force myself.

[@BruceL33Roy]

@@tommyvercetti7326 Real Water like Fiji, Evian etc. None of that stripped down reverse osmosis crap

[@JT.00000]

Because soda has sugar and soda is good. Water is blank. End of story

[@yvonnemagliocco8507]

I believe adding Celtic sea salt, which is a great source of electrolytes, to water, along with a lemon slice, is a great way to hydrate. I’ve suffered from kidney stones for 20+ years. I’ve been stone free for 5+ yrs now, by doing this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stephaniecatena7966]

Yup! It has 82 different minerals

[@magiccheeseball]

How did you get kidney stone free how long did it take?

[@terenceversace]

@@magiccheeseballhe just told you order some Celtic sea salt and a lemon slice

[@magiccheeseball]

@@terenceversace oh thanks i didn't see tbe last part where it said thats what helped i have trouble reading on my phone

[@terenceversace]

@@magiccheeseball no worries I also have a kidney stone so I’m going to try it

[@BigB-qk6zh]

I'm from a rural part of Ireland , my grandad had to travel 3 miles to a well on a donkey and cart when he was young to fill barrels with water to bring home. Because of this ,water was used sparingly in his youth. I asked if they drank 2 litres a day, and he just laughed, there was 17 of them living in the house, he said you just had a small glass when you were thirsty , there's no way all 17 could have two litres a day! He survived , he's also 89 !

[@valongaming2113]

Thanks for sharing this history of ur grandad i appreciate it

[@BigB-qk6zh]

@@valongaming2113 It's interesting isn't it, we only have to look at our elders lifestyles to see how to live long

[@mrsducky3428]

A neighbor is pushing 80, was born and raised in Greece on a farm. Very similar situation. He can be out in 115° weather digging a ditch and not feel thirsty. He doesn't eat between meals, and he doesn't drink fluids between meals. And he's able to dig ditches at almost 80!

[@imalrockme]

Such a cute story and so nice you get to hang with your grandad at his age! Here in Portugal, a traditionally poor and small country, there were vast rural areas but water wasn't a typical problem (at least for consumption, not for farming), wells and fountains were everywhere.

[@imalrockme]

@Cora Wahine Wow, your mom was like "YOU forgive ME?! Ok, then..."

[@margokupelian344]

I listen to Barbara ONeal’s podcasts and find them very helpful. She’s from Australia, a lovely woman with I think ten children. She was talking about drinking water and she said exactly what Dr. Berg said. She suggested to chew on a few grains (or crystals) of Celtic salt, which is known to be very rich in minerals, before drinking water and that will help the water to be absorbed into the cells. She said magnesium is known to be a thirsty mineral that will absorb the water into the cell. Doctors don’t give you this kind of information. I learn more from watching Dr. Berg and Barbara, as well as from reading comments (oh yes) than I do from doctors.

[@James-lp4nt]

Thank you for your comments,I found them very helpful❤!!!! I believe you are exactly right, Dr Berg and Dr O'Neal have been a true blessing to me.

[@user-gf4cb7jy7b]

10 kids

[@kathypileggi7650]

Yes, I use Redmond salt in water …great for electrolytes 👍👍

[@trish2650]

I Love Barbara O'Neall and watch her almost daily. Celtic Salt rules!!

[@mjs6317]

Same here! I'm so thankful for both of them!

[@agentofkariosd1116]

"I'm not against water. I drink water, I think you should too." Excellent advice.

[@Youmatter9587]

That was kinda weird

[@agentofkariosd1116]

@@Youmatter9587 less so in context, but still strange nonetheless.

[@cryptosammy]

Lol

[@MrTaminomimo]

@@agentofkariosd1116 it's funny not weird

[@agentofkariosd1116]

@@MrTaminomimo of course it's funny!

[@noneya9035]

I’ll never forget my coworker came to work - young girl She says to me “I’ve been on this gallon a day water cleanse I feel so terrible.” Once I explained she was flushing her body of all electrolytes and salt and the stuff our body needs, she understood how all that water was doing the opposite of what she wanted.

[@gracequeenstar1031]

oh gosh that was scary what she was doing, I hope she stopped doing that now and that she's okay.

[@D-A-N-]

That’s too much water

[@299charles]

U need 1oz per 2 lbs of body weight per Day… = 200lb = 200oz of water per day. 1.5 gal per day 100 lbs = .78 gal per day. If you’re athletic or working the heat, you can drink a little more, but don’t drink too much.

[@EtonieE25]

@@299charlesThank you 👍

[@ShadowFungus]

She needs to learn about osmosis. Too much water can damage the kidney.

[@lindencalloway5]

This just reminded me of something, I completely changed my health habits by finding out book called The 23 Former Doctor Truths by Lauren Clark. It was censored on multiple platforms.

[@lukag3155]

Thanks for sharing that friend

[@lukag3155]

I love this community

[@lukag3155]

will check it out now

[@andrewromaro12]

Rachel is such an amazing doctor, its a must-read

[@andrewromaro12]

@@lukag3155 Yeah samee

[@prpkyguy]

This is an option I have chosen to use. I'm not saying mine is the best but have found to work with me. I am a water drinker. I don't drink sugared drinks exept sometimes i may have some sweetened tea (very low with sugar). I like drinking spring water in the bottle. I add a pinch of celtic salt (has 82 natural minerals), shake it up and drink it normally. Yes, every bottle has a pinch of celtic salt. Now, you can also use himalayan salt the same way. At this time I've been ordering the celtic salt on Amazon. My advice also to salt users at the table. Throw away the regular table salt you've been using and use either himalayan or celtic salt. Table salt has been stripped of it's natural resources and replaced with 2 synthetic minerals. Your body cannot absorb synthetic minerals.

[@catiefast942]

I'm so glad you made this video! In the last several years I've been having severe weakness etc and at this time last year I had applied for disability. I had been told years ago by a heart Dr that I should never consume salt. He even said that if people would stop consuming salt that he would be without a job. So, I stopped consuming salt altogether. Then I was told that I needed to drink tons of water and that would make me feel better because I must be dehydrated. So I started to do that. My health plumited. I was in and out of the er multiple times per month and rang up bills galore! I was on some blood pressure meds including a diaredic. Now why all those Drs could not figure out what was wrong with me is crazy. I started watching more videos on these subjects, including your videos, and made changes like including some pink salt and cut back the water, plus started taking more potassium and magnesium. I started to feel better within days! I then have continued with more videos and learned that not having a gallbladder has caused some vitamin deficiencies for me. So I take your suppliments. I'm really happy that I found you. You explain thing so well. Last year at this time I thought I was dying and now I feel so much better! Thank you

[@TheCryptoCanvas]

Without gallbladder you should consider supplementing with enzymes . Mercola has a good one

[@marykuball1167]

Doesn't make sense when 1 Dr says one thing and another Dr says something else. Happy to hear you're doing well.

[@darianbentley3125]

Incredible

[@luckyangel943]

Which brand are you using for potassium and magnesium please

[@TheCryptoCanvas]

@@luckyangel943 mercola h2 tablets are great for magnesium

[@tracynickels164]

after being in the hospital for a sepsis infection, I was told to drink lots of water! Which has helped greatly!

[@adriennedunne1748]

It was always drummed into me that I should drink water several glasses a day but I couldn't. I was told if I was thirsty, it meant I was really dehydrated. I believe what you say. It can easily be overdone.

[@confirmhandle]

Drink when thirsty Eat when hungry Sleep when tired Breathe when suffocating Smile when happy Cry when sad

[@Music-gr2wf]

Exactly! ❤ And if you feel too much of any of those, you probably have some nutrients deficiency, take bigger doses of them with their cofactors and get back to balance / homeostasis 😊 If too much thirsty: have electrolytes. If too much hungry have more proteins and animal fat, and some bile salts. Not hungry: Niacin and Zinc. If often feeling sad, make sure to get l-tryptophan, l-tyrosine, vitamin C (or at least ascorbic acid), B6, magnesium, D3, L-theanine, B12... If too much happy, just share it. If too much tired, take a CoQ10, PQQ, ALCAR (or at least l-carnitin), Niacin, B1, B9, B12, l-Taurine, l-creatine, and some Caffeine to counterbalance. If too much stressed out or insomnia: B1, B6, l-theanine, GABA, Magnesium, l-glycine, l-glutamine And always get enough zinc.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

Being in Pulmonary Care, I think the breathing Idea is best of All... LOL. "Drink beer when thirsty", if it is 5 O'clock somewhere. Oh hell..., I'm 2 hours early today.

[@BBrownlee]

Pray without Ceasing!✝️🙏🏻🔥

[@KeithSchwartz-g2j]

Smile when sad works too.

[@DivinePearl]

My toddler and baby says otherwise 😂

[@Ridesmule]

I live in a place where we are lucky enough to have really great and clean water. I remember one New Years Eve where we were stranded in the woods by a massive snow dump. We managed to get to the neighbor’s and they were home. None of us had anything to drink except our wonderful water right out of the creek. We all toasted the new year in water, no one complained.

[@princess_reaper]

I only eat when I am hungry and drink when I am thirsty. This is the lesson I learned from Dr. BERG. I am just doing perfectly fine.

[@gummyerin]

Me too ,, and that what i say to my children 👍

[@EXwifeKILLER]

Word

[@wcc4269]

Do you exercise?

[@abomination2theLord]

Come and hang gutters on a homes when the temperature is above 80 degrees and you will be swilling down the water like crazy! The water my 67 year old brother and I, 57 years old, is distilled, added Trace Minerals and Redmonds SALT. With Trace Minerals and Redmond Salt, it is like we are on fire with so much energy, as we climb up and down ladders most of the time we are at work. Trace Minerals healed my lower back and both of older brothers knee and joint aches. We brothers do not consume any sheese drinks of satan's poisons. Much love to you! Love, 4Truth!

[@denrico777]

If only it were that easy for everyone.

[@tasharasahara8942]

I went from drinking 2 bottles of water to 4 1/2 or 5 a day. I can wake up easier now, I have more energy, I'm nicer, and my skin looks so much better. Everyone is different, so you have to do what is best for YOU. Great video Doc

[@TimBrown-e9l]

Are you a meat eater?

[@roonbooks3227]

You're nicer??

[@ROMVS]

Cups or bottles?

[@Ramdas6137]

​@@ROMVS bottles i guess

[@teesawatkins5720]

EXACTLY!! thank you sooo much for saying that!! i'm the same way..i actually hardly EVER eat..very little! and i actually FEEL sooo much better! and yes, nicer too..cuz i don't feel "over loaded"..i grew up with parents who watched the clock for "meal time"..and i would never "feel" like eating..but when i did i always felt "blaaah"..didn't like it..was also over weight, but not a lot, but still too much for MY body..i do feel better just doing what my body says to do, and nothing more..thank you sooo much! God bless you tremendously!! 🙏👍🏻😇💜..p.s.- KEEP doing what YOU feel is right for YOU, and NOT what anyone else says..👍🏻😁🙏

[@DonnaClements-l4m]

I was diagnosed with hyponatremia almost 15 years ago - dang me how fast time flies. I was also diagnosed with T2D. Yep, unbearable and unrelievable thirst led my husband to pester me to go to the doc and get tested for diabetes. These days, my thirst regulator, while not exactly broken, it IS quite running like a not fully flattened tire. My body has realized that the only way to let me know I need to hydrate is to give me dry lips.Yes. Dry lips. It takes a minute for me to get the clue, but at least I do. Get the clue. Love your episodes. They are ALWAYS empowering to me with the knowledge, studies, insights and I could go on, but I won't. I have already talked too long. Blessings on you and your wife good sir and may you have an extraordinarily awesome day.

[@johnburrows1179]

I’m a roofer in Florida. Tried everything over the years. Now I make my own. I put 12 ounces of water, 1/2 tsps of salt, and pure lemon juice. Mix it up good. I drink 4-5 a day and I’m good to go

[@jactac838]

Me too, I use pink salt, some times I put a potassium pill in too.

[@MySavage321]

Why the lemon juice? Taste?

[@derrickwhite2416]

John, if you are not already, use pink Himalayan salt. It will give you not only electrolyte but also minerals that your body needs.

[@snk6795]

@@derrickwhite2416 what bout people w hypertension?

[@derrickwhite2416]

@@snk6795 Pink H salt does not bother your blood pressure. Controls high blood pressure as it is lower in sodium than table salt. Contrary to regular salt, pink Himalayan salt does not dehydrate you. In fact it aids with hydration as it helps maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure in your body.

[@MultiChhatra]

Thank you for the insight. As a muslim currently fasting 16-17 hours a day with no food or water, it really is incredible to see how quickly the body adjusts and how little it needs to thrive. In fact I have more energy during the fast then I do whilst regularly eating meals throughout the day. Over consumption of anything will always be destructive. Our Prophet PBUH would fast regularly and never eat to his fill. Consuming moderately would alleviate many of the issues we face both personally but also on a wider communal scale.

[@joshmachine2505]

All religions have age old fasting mechanisms and traditions.

[@BlackRain_]

There's no such thing as 'fasting'. You've just been brainwashed.

[@bethshoaf]

Because they copy God almighty

[@Lehmann108]

Being an athlete in South Florida the difference between drinking plain water and water with electrolytes is night and day. You MUST use electrolytes in water to prevent heat exhaustion. The electrolyte powder I use is LMNT which contains zero sugar.

[@randsp3c709]

U like it better than liquid iv

[@rockyjones5815]

How long have you taken LMNT / how many a day . I ask due i have started one packet in the morning before I work in the sun all day in Texas

[@klaiken989]

​@@randsp3c709lots of sugar in liquid IV

[@riggsbr1]

There’s a sugar free version. That aside it has far less sugar than Gatorade/Powerade etc.

[@garethhughes5745]

agree with that, I did mountain bike racing, which is very hard on the body, i used to use Isostar a lot. later... once i found that all the glucose/sugar in it wasn't so good for your teeth, i started drinking water, and hell i was so bloated i could not move in comparison. electrolytes hydrate you so much better.

[@French-Kiss24]

Word of warning. I had a coworker who was a super jock. This was in Florida. He was out riding a bike and drinking lots and lots of water. Because he overdid it, he fell into a coma for seven years before he died. It was a terrible loss. Dr. Berg is making a very important point. Heed it well.

[@MadameBraynDamaj]

That had to be a hell of a lot of water! Like 3 gallons a day! Water poisoning is so rare but it's real.

[@jiggily-gz1rn]

@@MadameBraynDamaj if you sweat alot like cycling or other cardio. You lose a lot of salt with that sweat. If you drink normal water you dilute the remaining electrolytes even more in your body. Had the same Problem once. Almost Fell uncouncious during treadmill. I only drink my homemade electrolyte drink now. Way better

[@lobbybymuxi6134]

@@jiggily-gz1rnwhat electrolytes are essential for hydration?

[@kingemeraldbonesok8270]

⁠​⁠@@lobbybymuxi6134sodium potassium chloride magnesium calcium

[@snowyowl6892]

@@MadameBraynDamaj Straight water will rip all the electrolytes out of your system, ADD SALT (1 tsp per 1 litre) then all will be well. 👈🏿

[@mrmacross]

Agree with the general premise. I just might add that as Dr. Berg was saying, working out and hot weather really changes the equation. I've heard thirst described as a lagging indicator, so you might be sweating like crazy long before you get thirsty. I get pounding headaches after sweating really hard, sometimes even nausea and vomiting, so if I know I'm going to have prolonged exposure to hot weather or am going to do a long intense workout, the easiest way for me to avoid those massive headaches and other symptoms is to pre-hydrate. Overall, I agree that if you're sitting indoors all day in climate-controlled environments then you shouldn't force yourself to drink, but in really hot weather or during workouts you probably don't want to wait to get thirsty.

[@ryannalbach]

Same here! I need to drink tons of water or else I get headaches if I'm in the sun doing work. So I've learned now to just drink as much water as possible before, during, and after any intense activity in the sun. No more headaches, also hydration bladders make it so much easier to keep drinking all day.

[@xiaodingjones1554]

Try potassium for that.

[@nijosm]

I totally agree .Im a plumber in South Louisiana and during our hot and very humid summers my water intake will be between 1-2 gallons a day . And in drinking that I only pee once or twice during work everything else is sweated out .All day outdoor physical labor you have to stay hydrated .But when it cools down I only drink a couple glasses of water a day .

[@s70cas7ic0]

Lol, yesterday only in the morning i drank 3,5 liters of water just in the morning. Working in the hot weather will do that to you

[@oklahomaisok]

Also you need more water if you are losing weight. I can tell when my metabolism has increased (after detoxing etc.) when I wake up a couple times a night with a dry mouth & craving water. I need to drink a glass of water every 3 hours and still wake up thirsty. Water helps with metabolism and also with detoxing.

[@kaym.h.3583]

Yes Dr. Your right because my brother almost died last week and put into hospital because he was drinking to much water! And it did something to his potassium levels dropped below normal- he's gonna be alright 🙏

[@josephinebournes8212]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@crand20033]

Yes you can die from drinking too much water. In severe cases, water intoxication can cause seizures, brain damage, a coma, and even death. Bottom line: Drinking too much water can increase the pressure inside the skull. This can cause various symptoms and, in severe cases, become fatal.

[@GeraltofRivia22]

@@crand20033 yeah, some woman died drinking water during a radio competition.

[@crand20033]

@@GeraltofRivia22 Too much of anything is bad for you.

[@thirty8super609]

All plastic bottles are bad. Majority of water Is bad only a few are good.

[@buffalosoldier7360]

Great advice Doc., but one important point. Many older adults as they age lose their thirst response. Dehydration amongst the elderly is a major problem and potentially dangerous. Postural hypotension can be a major cause of falls in the elderly, especially late at night rising to go to the bathroom or getting off the toilet. Falling in the bathroom can result in serious injury in the already frail. I’ve seen it result in major head trauma.

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

Very good point and I’ve heard the same of our thirst response in older age

[@forsakenjones4695]

So very true and they eat very little too.

[@Eric3Frog]

This happened to my elderly father.

[@sigsin1]

My mom basically died of dehydration. She had a stroke so they had to mix her water with thickener and it tasted horrible. I bought flavors for her water and she indicated it was better but she could still taste it. They knew she wasn’t drinking much but she totally quit drinking…she just dumped her water on the floor. I wasn’t allowed in during that entire time, from her stroke to her death, because of the pandemic so I had to rely on her assisted living facility to tell me what was going on. Her kidneys, organs shut down.

[@Buttergirla]

They need H3O

[@jacquelinemarie1721]

I always never understood all the water - but like a sheep I bought my gallon jug and tried … I felt like I was literally poisoning my body and I gave up Seeing this confirms let your body tell you what it needs. Thank you Dr B. I love ALL your videos they are informative and needed

[@Will-tm5bj]

Lol

[@amyl3921]

As a diabetic patient, I am constantly thirsty. Frequent urination, headaches etc when I do not drink copious amounts (hypoglycemic). Restarting my keto plan after multiple medical injuries, chronic pain, 130 pound weight gain, hospitalizations etc. Thank you Dr. Berg for providing the motivation to reset my health.

[@jwe5138]

Diabetic as well

[@sail8566]

Put yourself on an all fruit diet! look up yahki awakened. He has thousands of healing testimonies & he himself was a diabetic !

[@kul-kk9su]

hmm i heard keto isnt goood, you should do some research

[@AlpineSprinkles]

Why?

[@arnorobinwerkman]

a question if you dont mind, is it true that if a diabetic has a cut in his/her leg, the situation can get to the point of having to amputate the leg? Because where i live, i see many many diabetic persons who lost one or both legs.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

My doctor was still on the 8 glasses kick the last time we talked about hydration. This was an eleven minute video. I challenge anyone to get their doctor to talk to them for eleven minutes about just hydration. This is where we live in American health care hence the extreme value of this video. Thank you.

[@blackpow3r]

This comment will go over heads 💯

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@blackpow3r That is really very sad.

[@spaulding304]

If you have a doctor that doesn't first talk about diet and lifestyle before talking about medicines, then you need a new doctor. It's the Americanized Sickcare industry folks, don't expect cures, expect prolonged ailments. Same thing with my friend who used heroin for about 2 years starting 10 years ago. He's been on suboxone ever since. I asked him why they haven't weened him off yet after this long, and he said because he doesn't want too and is still addicted.

[@Lucaplayshorts]

Did you ask how many doc consumes? Doc talked about physical activity, body weight, climate?

[@karriturvanen7815]

Doctors don't usually know anything about proper nutrition.

[@CBARS82]

I use my Urine Color as a gauge for my hydration. the darker the yellow the more I need to hydrate. Great advice as always Doc. I will try to add more electrolytes

[@marksmith5666]

Yea me too@2:00 eer day i think I aint drank no water tday then i slam a20 oz.cofee mug of Berky water🐸🇺🇸🔫

[@CBARS82]

@@marksmith5666 I have the Berky water too. It's a great investment imo if you can withstand the price point

[@FriendofGod78]

Fun fact, if you eat a whole bunch of blueberries, u may see a shade of purple in ur urine. Recently found that out for myself lol. I was getting paranoid, until i was able to backtrack n figure out why. Don't overdose on blueberries people... Everything in moderation.

[@petelee2477]

Being to hydrated is apparently not good for you either. If your urine looks just like water then you should drink less.

[@hereandthere6001]

vitamin b supplements darken your urine too

[@matthew-gn4qd]

im glad you pointed this out as we are often told alot of rubbish which goes against the grain. ive often had problems drinking water and you get alot of pressure from people who think they know better but they don't know at all. its interesting to understand how the cell electrolytes work. that's what its all about. great advice as always thank you.

[@seannootherway]

"8 glasses of water is hard to do!" - says the person at the bar drinking 7-9 glasses of beer lol

[@peters3724]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Benny.13]

Hahahahagag hahahahagag hahahahagag hahahahagag that’s a gooooood one!! !! Hahahahhagagaha

[@turnaroundanddie118]

@@Benny.13 indeed hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha Harahan hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha

[@Alfakkin]

So true

[@kimlarso]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnstark5254]

Dr Berg is so helpful and knowledgeable ... a leader in the field!

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment! Thank you for your support!

[@Good_Morning_Eri]

When I was pregnant, I was always thirsty. I would drink minimum a gallon of water a day, yet I always felt dehydrated. I would urinate every 30 minutes and it just felt like the water was not hydrating my body. I had oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid) and was told to keep drinking pure water and no less than a gallon a day which is what I did. Nothing helped until they put an IV on me… now I understand why. Thank you.

[@andresmsuarez5718]

IV the brand thing like nunn?

[@trentonjunginger-vm2xi]

Bought your electrolyte solution. Think it literately saved my life. Was having severe constipation and pain on my right side. After really rehydrating with it I’m feeling so much better

[@Gurbejong]

Many foods (real food: vegetables and fruit) consist of a lot of water. Plus they contain those electrolytes as well. Eating the right things + drinking only when your thirsty is the key.

[@sweetpeawallace4243]

Totally agree

[@rickthain8538]

I worked outside in South Carolina heat from high school to about age 40. I didn't like water, so I drank Gatorade all day. I'm pretty sure that this fact and living on fast food during those years are the reason that I've been diabetic type 2 for the last 20 plus years. Age 62 now, fixing my body with low carb, Keto and IF.

[@rmdc93]

Nice

[@rosyrose9827]

Isn't it that energy drink contains A LOT OF SUGAR, like Gatorade?

[@persiagil1488]

@@rosyrose9827 Exactly, that's why he said might be the reason why he's diabetic.

[@allmantree]

Are you large?

[@rickthain8538]

@@allmantree 6 ft 2 in tall, 190 lbs trying for 180. High of 230 about 6 years ago.

[@wardrobelion]

You have the gift of teaching…I love how you explain cell permeability. It makes it easy for even children to understand. Thank you for all you do to educate others in health and well being.

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

My proposal for the headline: Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated if you are thirsty. Thank you for all the helpful information.

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

My body generally doesn't alert me about being "thirsty". I could go the whole day without drinking. That's a problem. By the end of the day I would get a real headache. So yeah I need to force myself to drink.

[@weyd8268]

I felt that

[@yashwanth.chaudhari339]

SASAGEYO SASAGEYO

[@Mark-fd3mg]

Is this the same for both tap water and spring water? Many people only get this when drinking tap water.

[@CocoNicole84]

Same. I barely drink anything unless I’m out in the sun, then I get thirsty. I’m usually inside in AC and I have to force myself to drink anything.

[@fireflyaries]

Same here

[@robbiewatson3525]

Comes down to mineral balance and ph level, not water volume. This man is absolutely correct. Sometimes less is more. It’s great to add some natural mineral salt for ph to water. Fruit juice(pasturized) is dead sugar water with no enzymes. For hydration, fresh fruit, raw dairy, coconut water, and an occasional sip of regular water with a pinch of salt is best.

[@who8979]

Can you tell me what to drink to stay hydrated i have a soccer game tomorrow and and my mouth gets dry quickly from running and even if i drink water half time i still get dehydrated fast

[@robbiewatson3525]

@@who8979 a pinch of salt with your glass of water to soften it for better absorption. Also, costco has organic coco-water, add it to your glass of water as well. And visualize the water hydrating you as you take slow purposeful, sips. You’ll be hydrated then i promise you.

[@adnel4142]

I put a pinch of Hydrol in my water on occasion as I drink a lot of tea and coffee. A younger me would crave water and I'd drink 2 litres three to four times a day! Boy did I suffer from cramps. I'm working on cutting back on drinking so much tea and coffee as I still cramp up a lot. I drink much less water though and I can feel it. My brain and body feel sluggish a lot of the time.

[@WhiteGhost21]

@@adnel4142 caffeine lowers sodium levels

[@mandyp2320]

How can anyone ever be for sure?

[@4grammaton]

Absolutely true. There was a short time when I decided to force myself to drink upwards of 2 litres of water daily. It felt uncomfortable, I got shivers and felt cold, I got constipated, and psychologically, I got more anxious and depressed. These symptoms disappeared when I resumed consuming fluids according to my thirst.

[@sigmamalegrindset132]

same, also felt like my face was bloated all the time, just like the feeling when you eat pizza and other junk foods. The anxiety was a huge deal too.

[@saharagold]

It's marketing to make us buy more expensive bottled water. And/or fancy drink bottles.

[@danieldenton5721]

U think the more water u drink it would help with digestion and bowel movements, not make u constipated.

[@XSilvenX]

Yeah, same here, except for the constipation (because I take magnesium). Whenever I overdo it on water, it almost always throws me out of balance and causes mild dehydration. I can literally see/feel my skin shrivel up sometimes and my face/body loses that "plumpness" as my body desperately tries to compensate for too much water.

[@fuckcensorship69]

@@saharagold lol. Yea, "big water" at it again.....sheesh

[@mikec4308]

Im actually thankful that I enjoy just drinking throughout the day because so many people crave energy drinks and soda

[@dearjulio]

Dr.Berg according to me you have the best channel on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your time, wisdom and care 💖👍

[@marymary1945-f8x]

Concerning the hydration of the body I believe it is quite personal, depending on climate, exercise and the food we eat. Somebody eating big salads and "wet" food will require less water. For example eating saulty and spicy food will require more water. It all depends how live and what we do. The only thing we can do is watch how we feel and act accordingly.

[@ellifahmerril6611]

Indeed =) I usually eat by what color I feel deficient.

[@ae744]

100% agree. When i lived in sw usa desert- i could not get hydrated. I had to move. Nothing helped.

[@frankanda9288]

I‘m an MD, Naturopath and Nutritionist. Best way is to drink one glass of fluoride free water before and after each meal. When you eat 70% local fruits and vegetables you need about 1.5 liter water daily.

[@Mack98421]

@@frankanda9288 1.5 liters is vague. No differentiation for exercise intensity, body weight or climate? How many milliliters/pound body mass?

[@frankanda9288]

@@Mack98421 Thanks for asking. 1500ml divided by 6 glasses is 250ml per glass. That's enough for any healthy person in any climate. Exception if the person is exercising intensively then 1800 ml is required. If the person eats an additional 70% of local fruit and vegetables, the best of all possibilities is achieved. I have sporadically tested over the years whether the claims are correct that you should drink far more than 1500 ml, around 2-3 liters a day. In any case, it was wrong. Only some kidney and heart failure should drink less than 1500 ml a day.

[@rebornsugar]

Such an awesome video with important facts. My first time watching a year later. I had a cousin ending up in an ER a few years ago, related to drinking too much water. What I love about Dr. Berg is his repeated information in videos; started me making sure I get electrolytes daily. In foods when possible. Thank you Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome. Glad you found the videos helpful.

[@scotts8284]

@Shhj783 C'mon man.....

[@eamano8474]

​@DrEricBergDC are you saying you should add electrolytes to every glass of water each day that makes up 2 and a half litres?

[@grahamnewton4381]

I’m an ex long distance runner and as a hiker have also spent long days walking in hot conditions. As a result I have studied a wide range of advice on hydration, over decades. This video is much better than most although there are a couple of issues. Firstly electrolytes from food are mentioned but we also get fluid from food. Also most research I have read acknowledges that although beer, coffee etc are diuretics the actual amount you consume particularly from tea and coffee can more than compensate for the diuretic factor. One constant in everything I have read is however, precisely what is said here in that over hydration can be as dangerous as under hydration. Despite this many personal trainers in gyms still advise constant drinking in gym sessions and even in winter many participants wander round with often tanker sized water containers. Basically I drink when I’m thirsty but do hydrate more if exercising in hot conditions. I drink water, tea, some ‘healthy’ drinks with natural ingredients but not colas, fruit juices etc. I don’t drink high sugar rubbish. At now 74 I still hike, walk a lot and do strength training 3 or 4 times a week and I have never had a hydration problem even running marathons in hot summer conditions.

[@kenhalal375]

I think part of the issue is that so many people are drinking filtered/bottled water where all the electrolytes have been removed. Also, we've been told for all too many years how unhealthy salt in our diets is. I wish people really were told more about how important the sodium/potassium balance really is. Most of us don't come close to getting the 1.5 to 2 grams of potassium per day.

[@robert4039]

@Ken You made a really good point Ken. Ultimately it’s about the balance of water with salt, potassium and magnesium. It’s cliché to say but like so many things in life it’s about BALANCE.

[@paxhumana2015]

I do not give a damn for diets, as they are all biased agenda peddling rather than based upon facts, yes, even diets that are needed due to disorders and allergies.

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

I was told that most people are lacking magnesium and you need to supplement it.

[@kaikart123]

That's why you get mineral water or well water. I've been to one of the factory of a certain bottled manufacturer here and they do actually use natural spring water and just UV blast them, no RO involved so I am sure the minerals are still in the water. The taste is different too from RO water. I also drink boiled well water from my property and I don't even have to filter it because it's so clear.

[@darcseid8997]

IT SHOULD BE INTRAVENOUS HYDRATION IF ONE IS SERIOUS IN ELIMINATING OBVIOUS BODY FATS, AND FATS ALSO RELY ON WATER.

[@da1ved]

Since I was a child everytime I ran or did physical work, expecially on hot sunny days, I would get dizzy and feel like I was going to pass out. I only realized when I was an adult that it was dehydration and a drink of water instantly made me feel better, even though I didn't feel thirsty at all. So it's good to stay hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty, especially on hot days or during physically demanding work or exercise. As a child, I rarely drank water I only drank sugary soft drinks.

[@elizabethperlman6392]

that could be low blood sugar (dizziness if you hadn't eaten recently i get that so i always try to carry a tiny size pb or a no sugar protein shake

[@madtitan-bringerofgenocide]

Dr berg with his new look 🔥🔥

[@Cesarmartinez14773]

He looks like Rick grimes

[@karennovosat5435]

Yes!🥰

[@Jenny-bo4bb]

😍

[@RiosMichelle]

I know right! I’ve been thinking about that also. 😍

[@williammcleroy558]

We grow face hairs for a reason and I don't believe for a second it's anything but beneficial.

[@StofStuiver]

There is an evolutionary disposition of people (and other living beings) to crave for what the body needs. You should ALWAYS listen to that and definately NOT go against it. We all know it from pregnant women aswell, but it works for all. Ofc im talking about foods, not addiction. If you are thirsty, you need hydration. If you feel like something sweet, you need sugars (big or small ones) If you feel like a steak, of burger, you need protein. OR salt, as we usually salt (season) our meats. May also be that you feel like eating potato chips or something, which are usually salted. Those are the major ones. (imo there is no such particularly for fats). Specific minerals, vitamins, etc are less explicit, but if you really feel like eating pickles, you most likely need something that is in that food. And dont go overboard with anything. If you want to diet, or get in shape, or smth, you didnt gain all that or got out of shape in a day. Dont try to correct it in a short period. Take your time. It usually comes down to 2 things; move more, eat less. Also always look at why you got into that bad condition. Its probably something psychological, social, emotional. You will have to try correct that too. In my opinion thats the hardest part.

[@jasonbourne4865]

I drink a glass of water when I'm thirsty or whenever I simply feel like it. Works for me - and I'm still alive. Not everything has to be turned into a science. Just listen to your body and apply common sense.

[@Liolia22]

Seems simple enough, but society is set up to keep us productive while consuming, not to pay attention to or to be in touch with our body. People numb out a lot, we’re going through a ton as a society, which enhances the disconnection. So what you’re saying makes sense, yes, but it’s not as common as we’d like for people to listen to their body or to turn to food/drink intuitively.

[@allenl9214]

Yeah.. listen to your body. Everytime I get a headache, it is usually dehydration. 3 or 4 glasses of water and my headache is gone. No need for tylenol or any pain killers or sleep

[@sally3024-h4c]

Same

[@clairecadoux471]

If something "works for me" , does that absolutely GUARANTEE your habit works for every human? Wouldn't you prefer to be well informed? Not everyone is aware of what their body feels like. And think of how many things could cause that - many psychological reasons, some physical ones. Science, at least, concentrates our minds on known facts which, when we learn them, gives us the advantage of making an 'informed decision' instead of an uninformed one.

[@brian1204]

Science is the study of reality, so ignore it at your peril!

[@jennifermcdougal6962]

I love love love Dr. Berg! He’s the Dr. we all need

[@bonifaceblasius6129]

I only drink water when I feel to do so and I live in a tropical region where temperature reach up to 33 c. I was told to drink water regularly but I couldn't. Now I have found the right explanation for that. THANK YOU A LOT.

[@ThriveWithLouise]

I crave coconut water and I love it makes me feel so good on keto. I know when it’s enough when I feel energised and satiated

[@geodinyerkobo6781]

It's been years now since I started following what you bring out here and I want to take a minute to say "Thank you".

[@Drberg]

No problem. Thanks for your support throughout the years.

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

I so appreciate your etremely helpful information! I get so tired of these endless rants about drinking water all the time. In 2017 I ended up in a coma for 3 days in the hospital with hyponatremia. It was one of the scariest things in my life! My problem is I am always thirsty. I am not pre-diabetic and I'm on healthy keto diet. I am going to go out and buy those test strips you recommend . Thank you again!

[@mysterygirl30011]

I get excessively thirsty when fasting and I know it's sodium related. Soemtimes I am not hungry but will have a soup just to put salt in it. All about electrolytes, smart water or electrolytes water devices are the best. Used to have them

[@craigmason2070]

Take your electrolytes if youre on keto. You wont be as thirsty

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

Thank you for the suggestions!

[@carpediemsrce]

I stopped drinking a lot of water because I noticed I started going to the bathroom too much, not necessary, I also didn't feel like I was that thirsty and just forcing myself was not good.

[@andyrandy0815]

If your pee is always clear, then you might drink too much. In the morning it is usually not of course. I think it's easy to adjust. Very light colors during the day should be best.

[@mambadotes]

you need to drink it with small amounts and not gulping, i had the same problem cause of it. And you also need to drink it warm.

[@gman77gas]

You do!

[@LearningNew365]

Quit proccessed sugar its all good then

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I have quite the catch 22 of being hydrated but often having a dry mouth

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

Thank you for the education, Dr. Berg. I know that when my body tells me it wants a drink, the water tastes like nectar. At those times, I drink my fill and my body truly feels refreshed. I'm glad to know that I can continue to drink water like this, rather than force-drinking 8 glasses a day. I think it's important to allow my body to tell me when, since it's working correctly. Blessings to you!

[@yankeerose9011]

Dr. Berg always so thorough and informative. Breaking down the facts so, the masses can understand. You're the doctor I always wanted and needed, thank you. 🙏❤

[@waterisnoth2obybrianwawire653]

I always love this Dr, always informative

[@user-dd4rs7sm4b]

Agree

[@grannysword]

Research God's time/calendar in Genesis 1:14. God MAY allow “The Powers To Be “ to enforce some type of “Sabbath Law” to see if we will keep His law or no before He delivers His scattered people from the nations. How can the true Sabbath be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, etc, if we are commanded by God in Genesis 1:14 to let the lights in heaven be for days, years, etc.? Besides, the beginning of God's months start with the new moon days. The Gregorian Calendar hanging on our walls, in our houses, do not start it’s months with the new moon day as the scriptures testify. The new moon day falls anywhere and everywhere on that time/calendar....How can the beginning of the month start in the midst of a month or, how can the first day of the month also be the seventh day Sabbath? God has three category of days, the new moon day, the six work days and the Sabbath day, they never, ever, overlaps each other. Ezekiel 46:1-3, 2 Kings 4:17-23. Look at the scriptures in Genesis 7:11, Genesis 8:4,5,13,14 and tell me what and whose time/calendar is being used here? We must abandon our traditions, stop worshiping God in vain and do things God’s way. Let us not deceive ourselves, there will be no good reward for keeping man’s doctrines in the place of what God commands. We make God's Word of none effect when we cling to our traditions. Mark 7 COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE!

[@tigernature7020]

Never use the word mases young lady . Only communists and socialists use this term and they are refering the puplic as being cattle.

[@carlaeskelsen]

He says fruit juice dehydrates you, but a few years ago, my mom's tennis coach gave us some articles citing research that showed that a roughly half and half mix of fruit juice and water hydrated more efficiently than plain juice or plain water. I found it very helpful, along with the advice to sip often rather than gulping a lot infrequently.

[@tonyascreativespace3067]

This is false, God has design everything we need to stay hydrated from water, and electrolytes from fructose! This what doctors dont want you to know. They give you fructose IV when you and dehydrated in hospital. Fruit sugar is natural

[@quintinx.3630]

If you juice them yourself it is very hydrating

[@marquise7200]

he was talking about refined sugar fruit juice not freshly squeezed juice cause if he talking about electrolytes fruit is probably our best source for it it. its kinda confusing and makes you feel like you shouldn't drink anything,

[@carlaeskelsen]

@@marquise7200 😆

[@yamanosu9463]

Were these studies done under a certain context? For instance, I wouldn't be shocked if Gatorade was actually more hydrating during exercise than plain water due to sugar and electrolyte depletion. However, that fact wouldn't justify drinking it all day long. Also, population, type of exercise, and drink composition could all generate a larger difference in impact for some groups than drink vs no-drink in other groups It should also be noted that the likes coca-cola/minute maid, welches, and other "juice" brands produce alot of drinks and put their foot on the scale of science regularly. I'm not necessarily making any definitive claims, just that science is more complex than the ways people most often use it

[@carolinelaronda4523]

I’ve been waiting to hear this my whole life . It’s what my common sense has been telling me since childhood

[@aprilmay11111]

Same!!

[@donloughrey1615]

Me(72yrs) and a partner(65yrs) go gold prospecting in the desert, usually in the Arizona desert. Our backpack weight is a concern. We carry 4 bottles of water and 1 bottle of electrolytes each per day. We use the electrolytes only if we 'feel' dehydrated. After seeing this, I think we will modify our strategy. thanks Dr. Berg

[@rosierosie62]

Even when I tried to make an effort of this "drink water all day mania" I usually forgot my water bottle or forgot to drink the contents and felt guilty. Thanks for validating what my body always told me " drink when thirsty and at other times use your common sense".

[@vaitomanocu5562]

The most accurate way to determine how hydrated you are is urine color and output. If the color is darker and you urinate less frequently then you should increase your fluid intake. Especially if you are excercising, just because you are not thirsty doesn't mean you are hydrated and good to go.

[@Eli-akad]

@@vaitomanocu5562 especially since sometimes being thirsty can already indicate signs of dehydration in sum cases. I can tell when I need water even when I’m not necessarily thirsty

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

@@vaitomanocu5562 I think that is good but not completely accurate for all. My urine is almost always perfect, even in days I'm not fully hydrated. This is why he mentions urine _density_ toward the end of this video as a better indicative measure.

[@blakealtonen9858]

eat more salt then you will be thirstier, no one talks about how most people don't eat enough salt that why people aren't thirsty. I would aim for about 3000mg if your not active thats the global average. Every hour of sweat is 1700 mg about so you got to replace that for every hour out.

[@dantemack88]

@@blakealtonen9858 🙏

[@lupitaolson7837]

My husband will be happy when I tell him that he will not have to drink so much water. I was always pushing him to drink, drink. Thank you soo much for the excellent information.

[@leszekkot3373]

Only drinking few glasses a day. Can’t do more. I do lemon squeezed green tea. Coca Cola will hate this video. Do plenty of vegetables and fruits which have water. I don’t drink juices or sodas anymore.

[@kevincovins3546]

What you mean dont drink juices but eat fruits ... 100% fruit juices is okay

[@leszekkot3373]

@@kevincovins3546 100% juice from store is pasteurized and a lot of time they add sugar to it. also, they take out the fibers from it. you're better of blending up fruits yourself and add water to them. also, home juicers take-out a lot of nutrients so i will never use a juicer.

[@gypsyrider237]

There is to much sugar in our fruit these days...do your research 🙂

[@judywelbaum4867]

Me either..haven’t had a soda in 30 yrs.

[@sbubb9155]

Don't forget the celtic sea salt in water.

[@s0bad]

Sparkling water with squeeze of lemon is the best

[@HYEpower]

I felt insanely thirsty and then ate some grapes and I felt totally hydrated. I then noticed if I eat foods my body feels hydrated... but if I limit food and drink tons of water I feel thirsty all the time and pee alot

[@keylanoslokj1806]

You pee alot thus pee away your minerals. That's why you are thirsty afterwards. The body asks to replenish its minerals

[@traceyhateley3925]

Those symptoms are a sign of diabetes.

[@JustCrazyWorld]

You can drink anything fruit juice i was drinking 15y only juice

[@k8lynmae]

Ironically eating lots of fruits makes you pee a lot too hehe 🌸⭐️

[@aliciamilam5636]

Yes grapes n watermelon n coconut water n beets are so bomb..add them all in a blender n feel like wonder woman..😁

[@jamiewoodcock9765]

My grandmother told me she drank alot of water as a kid and as an adult a glass of wine every night before bed and didn't smoke she worked at AC spark plug until she was 65 and lived to 101 years old .

[@haterade5137]

Ok

[@liamcore7203]

The last year I was in the army, 4 men died in a long training course due to hyponatremia. Plenty of water, but the 60+ day course involved greatly reduced sleep and food to try to simulate combat conditions. They just sat down and died. It almost happened to me training for triathlons, part way into a 20 mile run, the water I was drinking just sat in my stomach sloshing around. I made it home and passed out for more than a day. I only realized afterward how bad and haphazard my nutrition intake was. That was the old 8+ glasses a day force hydration mode.

[@MrBearyMcBearface]

The army killed them

[@RialuCaos]

Yes, electrolytes are just as important as water, as your neurons cannot fire without those chemicals (which includes neurons in your brain, heart, and all of your muscles). Since strenuous exercise significantly increases the amount of neuron activity, it means you'd need even more than usual.

[@PolishBehemoth]

Wow. I'm a Spartan athlete. Thank you so much for this information. Most of my hydration is from tea and sparkling drinks, I hardly ever drink plain water. But I make sure to get my salt.

[@lindylou7853]

@@PolishBehemoth how is Thebes these days?

[@wayne7725]

Deprivation training brings back memories. 👍

[@chiefengineer488]

During a recent stay in hospital with a bacterial lung infection a blood analysis showed that I had hyponatremia (not enough sodium (Na)) contributing to my general weakness and fatigue. The lung surgeon restricted my water intake to 850ml per day. After a few days (very thirsty) my energy levels improved and I was on the mend. Doctor recommended not guzzling water but rather take TINY SIPS when thirsty. I now make sure to get enough sea salt every day and not too much water.

[@LadyArty19]

This is so enlightening. I’ve always felt like 8 glasses a day was excessive, at least for me.

[@narlywaves2371]

There really is something to be said for common sense isnt there.

[@KBlade1]

I always thought 8 glasses was a bit unrealistic. You'd feel like a walking water bed by the end of the day.

[@naturalTJ]

Same for me

[@MrThefifa12king]

There’s is such thing as being overly hydrated so yea it mostly depends on your body’s volume

[@danieldenton5721]

I've heard of people drinking a gallon a day. That seem like way to much but they say they feel better and it helps them to not eat snakes throughout the day. Between the water and not snacking they are losing weight. I'm sure it helps with digestion.

[@vanessazahel7554]

Had a paramedic tell us that if we drink anything with electrolytes that Pedialyte (for children) was 100% better than Gatorade or anything like that. He also said if we did have only the sports drink, to dilute it with water. He told us this after we had to call an ambulance for my daughter who had passed out from heat exhaustion and dehydration. I always felt we should listen to our own bodies needs. I’m not an active person. I don’t need 8 glasses of water a day. I drink when I’m thirsty and I watch my caffeine and sugar intake. That’s what works for me.

[@elizabethperlman6392]

regular gatorade has tons of sugar (causes dehydration ) the zero gateraid has little or no sugar

[@valerieneal2747]

@@elizabethperlman6392 AND ONE OF THE 'INGREDIENTS' USED IN GATORADE WAS PROPYLENE GLYCOL...THE SAME INGREDIENT USED TO MAKE ANTIFREEZE. ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ YOUR LABELS.

[@mrlafayette1964]

Dr.Berg, I just want to thank you for providing such valuable and much needed information. I've often wondered just what we're really doing to ourselves with our intake,and how things have been taken for granted or just assumed. You explain things clearly and concisely,again thank you.

[@Peter-b6e3x]

He's not a medical practitioner, he's only giving his opinion, he's not qualified to give a medical opinion

[@cavemanarcade1577]

I really appreciate how in depth you go into explaining these health issues. THANK YOU for all your time and effort. youve earned a lifelong listener !!

[@thunderbirdsigns]

For decades it has always been water for me. Lemon makes canker sores on my tongue. Today, I am going to try the salt and lemon. Tried it and I really think I can get into this. Also really love hylands tissue salts. They call them bio plasm now. Tissue salts and magnesium baths with borax and red mills baking soda. Thanks for all of your info. mister, you know a lot.

[@daryldaryl913]

In Australia it has always been to drink two litres a day of H20 (about 8 glasses). Only recently it has been reported by the relevant Medical authority that this does not apply anymore. Really difficult to understand how even simple things are messed up in the first place. I am a big water drinker, in particular when it gets past those 100 degree days.

[@Greshgore]

Because new tests and new areas of science are always being explored. Remember, there was a time when people didn't realize that thermometers filled with Mercury could be toxic. People to this day will still swallow tapeworms for weight loss if they get desperate enough. People didn't realize the massive doses of radiation from older televisions and computer monitors were bad for you. Besides, do you really think "big water" wants it known that you could consume LESS of their overpriced plastic leeched crap and be just fine?

[@StofStuiver]

Depens on what you are doing, temp, but also humidity of the air. If air humidity is high, your body cant cool well, bc most heat is extracted by the state change from liquid to gas, which then cant happen well. So you only sweat more. Which dehydrates you more, so you need to drink more. Dry heat is much easier on the system than wet heat. For instance the US east coast is very humid usually, bc of humid air coming in from the ocean. Much easier on the west coast of the US, where humidity is usually a lot lower. Same for the Europe/Asia continent, where it is easier in western Europe. As for Australia, it will also depend on which coast you are. Where the prevailing winds come from. Land wind is dry. Ocean wind humid.

[@teesawatkins5720]

​​@@StofStuiver WOW!! thank you sooo much for sharing all that!..i had never stopped to think about it..but i think you're right! thanks!..🙏👍🏻😇💜

[@shahid8545]

So generally -Drink water when you're thirsty (what a concept) - electrolytes are just as important (have a look at homemade electrolyte drinks on YT) - if you are drinking coffee and sodas, follow up with a little water. - if it's hot and or humid, in take a bit more but not too much. - the only time you need to take in a lot of water is when you have kidney stones. - hotter climate dwellers should drink a little more.

[@shahid8545]

@@deassfgh7807 great points about the temperature.

[@gustavusadolphus4344]

You forgot about physically straight activities such as hiking. If you are on a long hike you need to regularly drink, and then follow up irregularly with salty and sugary foods and or drinks. This Is to keep you hydrated (water and electrolytes) and the sugar to keep your blood sugar from crashing.

[@shahid8545]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 that fits under (drink when you're thirsty) clearly if you are doing something physical you will need to drink more lol

[@HealthHacksDaily01]

Thank you for shedding light on the complexities of hydration and providing valuable insights to maintain optimal health. Your thorough explanation has empowered viewers to make more informed choices about their hydration habits, ensuring overall well-being and vitality.

[@scoobydoogirl426]

This is definitely good to know. I agree spring water is the best. Drinking to much purified water can dilute important minerals. A lot of people don’t know that and I appreciate this video. But everyone is different and needs to listen to their body and health needs. Spring water is the best tho and adding fruit to water doesn’t hurt as well. I love water and am thirsty quite a bit but everyone has diff needs so don’t listen to just one video. Do your own research

[@shoghimas4578]

@1:56 So well explained, and no doctors ever mentioned yet (as much as I know) about this particularity. I know it's true, as my blood pressure goes down to 95/ 60 the days I drink too much water, and I consequently feel dizzy.

[@User-pb8pd]

When I look back at my childhood and college days I drank almost no water at all. Only coffee in the morning and once in a while soda. As insane as this sounds, I've had no ill effects.. now just a few cups a day is more than enough. The water companies want you to buy gallons of water each day.

[@k8lynmae]

I am 50 in May 2022, and drinking lots of water was a thing when I was a young child. There was even a story of a woman who drank so much water, that her body ballooned right up like a big beach ball.

[@jrstf]

@@k8lynmae - A sedentary young person in an air conditioned room requires little water.

[@ladyvirgo013]

I don't buy water lol The benefits of my own well

[@pantonpam8024]

You cannot put a teenage and younger self with a 50 year self.

[@User-pb8pd]

@@jrstf I grew up in the city. We didn't have air conditioning and put outside every day. As an older person I drink just a common sense amount. I think those who have stories of their pancreas exploding are those who never drank water and drank alcohol often.

[@milescoleman910]

What you’re saying is cellular hydration requires other mechanisms and compounds. Agreed. However. Hydrate definitely does mean to add water. It’s literally from the word for water.

[@garycowan7445]

I received your own brand electrolytes from amazon a few days ago. I have to say it tastes fantastic,and I look forward to having as part of my carb free diet Many thanks Gary Cowan

[@lindagutierrez5409]

My mom’s 92 years old and never drinks more than 4 glasses of water a day. She’s extremely healthy! The trend seems to be, drink water, even if you’re not thirsty and avoid gluten. I wonder what’s next? These trends seem to be shortcuts for good health with little logic. Dear Dr. Berg says hydration happens in the cells, when they’re working right, you don’t have to over water yourself. My mom’s an example of that.

[@leomessi1264]

Exactly, my father too. 94 years old he drinks like 3 or 4 glasses and he's in very good shape 😊

[@josh021588]

Wow The most anecdotal thing ive heard but ok

[@4DTravelr]

We know absolutely nothing, sadly. Lol.

[@kkevinj1]

If I make it to 92 I wont need nearly as much water as I do now, the more active you are the more water you need

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

If I drank water like the loonies command, I'll never get myass off the commode.

[@AndrewSheldon]

Great topic. It raised several thoughts in my mind: a. Glucose molecules as a staple of sugar, break down into 16 molecules of water. So, 'dehydration' seems less of an issue than eating adequate food, or doing strenuous exercise that demands more fluids that your body can release. So, it strikes me that 'exercise demands water simply to cool you', inside or out. b. I'm reminded of an old lady on a bus who said that 'she eats apples when she travels because it doesn't make her pee'. The lesson here seems to be that metabolic reduction of apple sugars is compatible with one's transpiration rates; whereas drinking water seems to 'upset one's hydration balance' and result in one's need to pee. c. I don't really have a 'strong thirst', and I'm a pretty relaxed guy. I do a lot of exercise, but its walking 2-3 times a day, that doesn't make me sweat. I do find though that I get headaches due to dehydration, relieved by water. Admittedly, I do drink morning coffee and tea through the day, with sugary biscuit, so some link there I guess. d. I'm interested in the link between dehydration and climate. I just went from cold (16degC) NZ to 24degC T-shirt weather Sydney, and I was surprised that I was not peeing like I do in NZ, despite drinking a lot of water, and alcohol, and morning coffee, some tea. You were going to discuss 'better ways of hydrating' I thought, but I didn't hear it I think. I guess I kind of expected you to talk about apples, or fruits, as a way of hydrating. There was I think some wisdom in that 75yo lady's suggestion.

[@littleboots9800]

I grew up as a kid overseas. I remember in Oman it being 40°C and you could drink loads of liquid and barely need to pee.

[@jcjc5702]

You wrote all of this

[@gbrian9090]

You should explain to your viewers what harvesting to much does to our farmlands and this is why we must supplement since all the value of nutrition used to get out of her food no longer is in our food. I can’t stress, but that’s one of the most important things to learn so we take care of our self accordingly

[@KRGruner]

This is spot on. As a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete (although at my current age of 64, I stick to the half-distances now), I have known for a long time that this "drink water all day" thing was a myth, and actually could hurt you. And the ONLY time I drink sports drinks is during (or maybe right after) a race or long training event. I found out (by trial and error) that if I drank only water during a marathon, I would inevitable cramp put (mostly calves) past 20 miles, but that did not happen if I drank sports drinks (or water supplemented by electrolyte gels) during the race. People need to listen to their bodies. Thirst signals are there for a reason. No need to over-hydrate, and in fact, as pointed out here, it can be dangerous. Interestingly, I have participated in races where they had Coke (or equivalent) as an option at some of the drink stations, and it seemed to help quite a bit. Although that is anecdotal, there are some pro athletes that say the same thing, so...

[@alcameron6071]

Just to add one very important point. Your sperm volume depends on how well you stay hydrated. Especially as you get older. People who only drink one or two glasses of water a day and say they don’t need to drink anymore, but then wonder why they’re not ejaculating very much sperm, this is why you need to stay hydrated for obvious reasons.

[@KRGruner]

@@alcameron6071 LOL, Okaaaayyyyyyy... Thanks for the input!

[@ab935]

What I have been pondering: Constipation can be a sign of dehydration or magnesium deficiency, the latter I'm not so sure of. So fruit juices, such as prune, and osmotic laxatives, such as magnesium citrate, work by drawing water in to the intestines. The question is, where is this water coming from? And can this make you even more dehydrated? What are other options?

[@nuninuninu5095]

Try to eat some fiber with each meal. Fruits, vegetables, legumes. Prunes are good. I suggest staying away from over the counter laxatives. They can cause a rebound effect. Stay active by minimally walking.

[@kevinwestrom4775]

In various circles, the common phrase is that "if one/you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated", so they push the non-stop drinking of water. Water & electrolytes are both used a great deal in those circles, to acknowledge the necessity of certain salts for staying hydrated.

[@annedonnellan6876]

Zll I can add to the conversation is Emergency protocol recommend Hot sweet tea Cir shock

[@CarlaAraújo-r6h]

Three years ago I was serious with IF. Doing it constantly and for long periods of time, I used to drink tons of water everyday, but it was causing my throat to ache. It was as if it was washing it really hard. I then heard this explanation and started adding a pinch of salt to my bottle of water. It was that simple, problem solved. You can actually tell the difference if though you don't get a savory taste to the water, it is indeed hydrating you. Tap, mineral water, whatever, is not.

[@mfflorez1960]

When I was a kid and had gastroenteritis, they said that drinking sport drinks could cause inflammation in your brain and be dangerous. I love that nowadays we have this wonderful information available to understand the mechanisms and avoid urban myths

[@birdiebirdie7187]

I've always thought that different body sizes, types, etc required differing amounts of water to be adequately hydrated, despite what many health professionals say. And drinking more than four glasses of water a day tends to make me feel ill. Thanks Dr Berg for your insight.

[@EB-bl6cc]

imo this is true for almost anything health-wise. Everyone's bodies are so different that you can't make any rigid rules about needing "x amount of ____" because it really varies so much from person to person. Some people are so different they're practically different species

[@birdiebirdie7187]

@@EB-bl6cc Your ending...😆

[@rogerdey3546]

Dr Berg, I've read that the best source of hydration comes from drinking coconut water...and I mean right out of the young green coconut, not the sugar laden cartons of coconut water you buy at the supermarket. Natural coconut water has high levels of both Potassium and Sodium. I believe this to be true as I drank the water from 2 coconuts before playing tennis in the hot sun for an hour and a half and did not feel thirsty enough to drink anything afterwards. What are your thoughts?

[@pabloescobar7139]

Yeah coconut water is powerful stuff

[@mercytackel950]

Yes this is so true. I'm to drink 2 coconut water everyday ..my doctor asked me too way before I was discharged. Coconut water is the best tho

[@k8lynmae]

And King Coconuts are even better again. They are orange, not green and are endemic to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@davidwike4522]

In the Philippines. I would be very thirsty from heat and the sun and plain water is lacking sometimes but one fresh coconut water and I feel so much better .

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Yeah real coconut water from the actual young coconut may be low in sugar enough to be healthy.

[@chrisradano]

I work outside. I used to drink about a gallon of water while working in the hot weather. In the afternoon I would pee more. Every once in a while I would get light headed around mid morning. Now, I drink about 2 quarts of water in the Summer. Then 16oz-32oz of Gatorade after work. I feel much better. My pee can get dark and even brown-ish. But I really don't over analyze this because I monitor my fluid intake. I am 55 and never had a heat related problem. Force drinking a gallon of water a day is a good example of how people over-analyze things. All that water will wick the minerals out of your body, like a flood.

[@simrdownmon6431]

I hope you don't get kidney stones.

[@notanubhav7933]

I know how electrolyte imbalance feels. Drinking water would make my stomach burn and I started having heartburns. Craving for salt also increased. Solved easily by less water and more electrolytes by ORS.

[@EllieM_Travels]

My Mom is 91 and her policy has always been, “Everything in moderation.”

[@markswan2582]

My grandfather adhered to that principle & lived to 101.

[@kathyjames9250]

Yes, as long as you don’t overdo it!

[@grannymac3929]

My 94 yr old mom. Watered down Pepsi. Yuck for me but she is amazing.

[@daniellovett4687]

..."everything in moderation / including abstinence"

[@hydraman007]

She clearly didn't moderate her lifespan.

[@johncherskov5755]

I agree and one thing to consider is just how good the body actually is at getting the water it needs from other beverages and foods. I had a very high lead water tap leading me to only buy cheap purified water. That won't kill you but if you're like me, then you don't always trust the chemical concoctions in your local tap water. Especially at periods of time when this water ran out, I generally just drink other things like whole milk, various juices, etc.. Yet sometimes doing so boosts my health even more. Even without drinking a real glass of what you call pure water you will still be more than able to be healthy and survive. I noticed the effect of eating more sodium when drinking lots of actual water and of course without sodium and nutrients, more water will only sometimes flush out the sodium and nutrients. To be healthy I think you should only eat and use water sparingly or even when you feel thirsty. It's obvious from experience but equally sad people don't realize it. Still Im glad you reaffirm this so I don't feel so pseudoscientific ; I truly think 8 glasses of water is wasteful and for a typical person 2 to 3 will suffice. 8 is for like bodybuilding or sweating alot.

[@whitemakesright2177]

Agreed. Most animals don't drink much water - they get most of their water from food. You only really need to drink water if you're eating dried, preserved foods. Fresh food has plenty of water in it.

[@Lycantis]

Tim Noakes did a special on that. Bodybuilders and athletes retain water as they exercise, and excess water can cause severe damage to their organs and neural system that can't be detected until they pass out. Best to just drink when thirsty, as this keeps saying. If they thirst a lot, then yeah, by all means drink a lot. I found that doing really sweaty stuff, yes I needed a lot more water, but not as much as you'd think! Also, I put pink salt in my water/drinks now because that actually helped stave off thirst--which can also be a sign of electrolyte deficiency. That's the scarier part is drinking water can make the situation much worse if it's electrolytes and not water your body needs.

[@Flampo]

Hydration isn't just about water in cells; electrolyte balance is crucial. Drinking excessive water can dilute electrolytes, leading to dangerous conditions. Sugary drinks like fruit juice and sports drinks can dehydrate due to glucose's effects. Excessive water intake, even with electrolytes, can hinder fat burning and health. Listen to your body's thirst cues and avoid overforcing excessive water consumption.

[@marlobrooks9495]

Thank you, many people don’t realize this. I use to be dehydrated all the time and at the same time my doctor was telling me I was drinking too much water and flushing out things my body needed. I could drink water (bottled spring water) all day and still feel thirsty. It wasn’t until I started drinking pressed coconut water that I didn’t feel dehydrated. I know it has some added sugar but, I have a very limited sugar intake anyway so for me it was a good trade off.

[@XXLKnowitallXXX]

Coconut water is so underrated. It could probably replace Gatorade especially for hangovers.

[@snowysnowyriver]

Coconut water is packed full of potassium, magnesium and other essential electrolytes. It was probably lack these which was making you feel thirsty. Classic mild hyponatremia.

[@quintinx.3630]

I started juicing cucumbers and it’s all I drink now for hydration, I’ll have to try coconut water ✊🏽

[@elkeschmitt623]

About 2 yrs ago I had a bad kidney infection, where I nearly died. I was so dehydrated (from all that peeing ) that I was literally only skin and bones- I had no saliva either and sucked on ice cubes for 7 days (day and night ). When I went to see my naturopathic doctor he told me water alone will not rehydrate me. I sucked on oranges-I could only drink St Pelligrino Mineral Water- and drink lots of broths ( bone and veggie ). Or else I would vomit violently. I guess the body knows best. And as you mentioned above=coconut water.

[@pinglefaz]

I used to really enjoy coconut water

[@briancannamore8494]

When I was in basic training in Alabama during the height of summer and the temperature would exceed 100 degrees daily, our drill sergeants would make us put salt packets in our water canister before a hike, it was the norm; I never fell out or fainted, but a few guys didn’t always make it and had to be rushed to the hospital, not sure if it was heat exhaustion or dehydration but the salt seemed to work out for the majority of us.

[@christinehorner]

There is a hormone created by the body that regulates how much water the body holds. I know because my daughter had a brain tumor and is on lifetime medication because she doesn't have it. If I were to drink even six glasses a day, I'd be urinating every 30 minutes. I just don't need as much water as some people. How often (or not) one urinates should also be a clue on how much water is right for you.

[@boot5672]

@@ilaczo Isn't that what she said?

[@dukeshoots5296]

@ilaczo No it doesnt after a certain age. Old people are terrible drinkers and dont know when they are thirsty

[@philiciabernard]

It could also be because you are drinking lifeless water without electrolytes, minerals. So the water is passing through you. Or you could be getting enough water from your diet from fruits and vegetables. There are many reasons why water passes through some people. The only way to tell is to measure your hydration level as dr berg suggested.

[@consciousriverfilms]

@@philiciabernard Yes. Well said. Most likely she is still heavily restricting salt (one of the the Human body's most essential electrolytes) intake, not knowing that potassium deficiency is a much greater factor in high blood pressure. Much love!

[@Butterfly-truth]

I always wondered how our ancient ancestors could naturally get 8 cups of water a day if they were hunter gatherers say and didn't have a lot of water sources nearby or lived in an arid environment. Or even in say medieval Europe when the bubonic plague hit. If it was normal to drink that much everyday how did they do it? You've explained a lot and it still takes a while to understand it.

[@sunnylife7934]

Our bodies make water too from fat stores.