Northbrook Chiropractor shares the challenge of Chronic Dehydration, how to detect it and correct it

Dr. Gregg Gerstin of Align Wellness Center shares the key reasons people run into health issues. He tells how to find them and how to change the direction of your health to reduce your health risks and become healthier, safer and become sick less often.
Chronic Dehydration the long term effects on your health, how to identify it, and change it today!
Do you need more help to identify it and make changes? Find Dr. Gregg at:
alignwc.com/
/ dr.gerstin
900 Skokie Blvd
Unit 113
Northbrook, Il 60062

[@briandesjardins728]

Can this cause joint and back problems? I have so many health issues but everytime I go have blood tests always negative. I exercise regularly but have edema in my legs, constant tingling all over but I also have a compressed disc in my lumbar from a trampoline 34 years ago and also severe whiplash that after having a chiropractor adjustment I know have 10 times worse pain snd ringing in the ears ever since. I'm so lost and feel so helpless as I never get a single answer. I'm only 36 and feel 66!

[@segebre4life]

Hey bro, I have the same problem but I’m 31 and have C5-C6 fusion. If you can go get some blood work done… mine told me I was dehydrated. Have them check you for albumin and a/g ratio. I’ve always noticed everything got better when I drank more water but never thought it was a cure. It might be the biggest way to help yourself. I’ve had night sweats for a couple years now never knowing what was wrong with me. Always thought it was a hormonal issue but started noticing it was hard for me to sleep after the sauna sometimes (I overdid it) Make sure you get some good sea salt and drink what your body weight is recommended. Hope this helps.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anthonywilliams3822]

I've been suffering from this for four years now. I don't know how to fix it. 😢

[@itsme3550]

I'm suffering with it too I'm a male and I'm getting a urine test/blood/heart tests. I'm being tested for so many things I just hope they figure out what's wrong with me, I've had this for a few months now and it's terrible.

[@prasadkadam9755]

@@itsme3550how are you now

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@itsme3550]

Hi im suffering with this for about 3 months now, after ignoring it for some time ive finally contacted my doctor and she is arranging a blood test/heart tests such as ecg also a urine sample. I dont know whats causing this but i feel like i have brain fog all the time and have no energy at all and im very forgetful im only 28 so i cant figure out whats wrong. I realise i will probably know when test results come back but im really scared now, im just wondering if my gastritis has anything to do with it im really not sure.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@shantorialofton9646]

I have been dealing with dehydration for almost 2 years straight now. I tell my doctor but she isn’t listening to that part and always like to prescribe me meds for high blood pressure, they dehydrate more and plus I do not like pills so I need more information and help on what I need to be doing. I drink water daily and electrolytes almost daily and if I don’t drink the electrolytes that way I will go back into dehydration… fast

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@HappinessTheBrand]

LIFE AFTER HYDRATION IS AMAZING • 3 liters a day (for me) • electrolytes (coconut water) • daily watermelon Changes everything

[@anonymous.1303]

There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it

[@Alignwc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ajax7590]

So recently I’ve been living in Japan and during this hot summer I was drinking water but probably not enough water and I came to the realization that during the end part of June I was most likely really dehydrated. I was walking to schools that are 35 to 50 minutes and I would drink water not during work but after work when I should have been drinking it in the morning. Then when I was running to school , I tripped and fell and hit my chin and herniated a disc in my neck and to make matters worse I somehow injured my Achilles tendon and passed out on a train while standing. I was drinking water but probably not nearly enough and also I think I had barely any electrolytes.

[@douglaschitwood1342]

Just got out of e.r.for the 5th time. Drink if your not thirsty. You swet you drink 2 times. 3:41

[@douglaschitwood1342]

I always just push thru and finish the job. Always to late. This has to be the wake-Up show I needed, and I, WE ALL, THANK YOU.

[@Alignwc]

You're welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@mr_digdeeper]

That’s me!! In my 20s barely drank water... I’m now 29 with high blood pressure... I’m on medication “5mg Amlodipine” and currently drinking a gallon of water a day. Hopefully I can come off the medication one day if I continue With this hydration.

[@Alignwc]

Keep after it. IF that picture is you. I think you need to look at things a bit differently.

[@mr_digdeeper]

@@Alignwc yea that’s me.. what do you mean look at things differently?

[@Alignwc]

@@mr_digdeeper You look to be extremely fit. Very surprising to hear you have elevated blood pressure.

[@mrmillennium2697]

Bruh I'm 26 and drink water all day and piss it right out. I can't hold it in absorb it for nothing

[@Alignwc]

@@mrmillennium2697 Sorry to hear that. You may need a deeper help then KZbin can provide. Let me know if you are up for it.

[@jadaba17]

Thank you for explaining chronic dehydration. I've been suffering from this issue since 2014. Serving in the Army I have had 6 near misses of heatstroke. As I've been told the more near misses I get the more prevalent I am to dehydration. It gets so bad sometimes where if I simply drink a cup of coffee in the morning my muscles start pulling all over and I get very light-headed like I'm about to faint. Over the years I would pound water throughout the day. With my friends and family, it gets to be a joke sometimes that I frequently have to use the bathroom. The problems I've noticed is when I eat salty foods, coffee, and tobacco. Salty foods and coffee is a slow painful experience. However, the occasional cigar sometimes hits the moment I take a big drag. A handful of times I have lost the ability to hold my stool, collapsed to the ground, and defecate myself like I just took a bottle of laxative. David Goggins is an endurance athlete I look up to. I want to run, work out, and train to a peak performance level but I get afraid of my body will shut down suddenly. This year I've been running with a camelback which has been helping my runs much better. Is this normal or could there be something very wrong with my body's dehydration issue?

[@Alignwc]

It sounds like you have a complicated health history. I would be happy to hop on a Discovery Call to see about helping you with this issue and figuring out the cause. Here is the link: align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@sirenagarrido3836]

Dr Long time ago I have problem to asimílate water in my body and I spent like 5 years having and IV twice a week, right now I don’t know if I have the same thing but I am feeling very dry inside and out of my body and I have always drink water. Now I am seeing a acupuncturist and told me what I thought that I don’t have enough water inside my body and she gave me an scheduled how many glasses of water I have to drink a day, I spoke to a friend about this and she told me that I have to add a pinch of salt to the water so that it can be absorbed and stay in my body. I don’t know if is true but I am going to try to see if that worked. I like very much your videos it’s help a lot how to feel better

[@Alignwc]

thanks for the props. Please keep sharing and liking our videos!

[@FrancescaHunter5]

I've been on Lithium for 9 years. I've felt terrible on it for 6. Today my nutritionist measured the amount of water in my body and told me that I'm severely dehydrated. I'm going to drink one gallon of water a day now.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anthonywilliams3822]

How did the nutritionist measure the amount of water in your body? I need this done.

[@prasadkadam9755]

@@anthonywilliams3822did you get any solution

[@tcr1130]

This is an older video, but still curious...i have CKD, and pots, i use to have episodes all the time, couldnt breathe, felt like id pass out, leg cramping.... except for water we (dr's) havent done anythg... ive gone the last three years watching my weight fly up higher than my first 57 years of life with my kidney numbers worsening... have had a bad episode today with the usual stuff listed above, but it addedmy right arm and hand today....itss like someone was controlling it with a joystick...the way it would cramp and not release...what can i do from home to try and get my water and electrolytes rebalanced as quick as possible...dring water alone doesnt change it fast enough....think i only pee'd once earlier today, and its 9:30 pm right now....any suggestions would be appreciated

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@MrToddmacdonald2]

Can dehydration creep over a period of days if not enough water has been consumed? i live in a humid climate, exercised outside and am now feeling very dizzy and faint - like almost pass out - so i layed down with the AC. Feeling a little better. Not sure if it's dehydration or something else.

[@juicyjuice9364]

Yeah u might be slightly dehydrated. Which cause dizzness,heart papitations,off balance. Drink some Gatorade,or get u an hydration powder.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@Alignwc]

Thanks for the insight.

[@anonymous.1303]

There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it

[@anonymous.1303]

@@juicyjuice9364 There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it

[@SweetIvoryLilly]

Hello! 26 female. I have 500ml I.V fluids 4 days a week and notice a huge difference when I'm on the IV versus off. But i pee a LOT. I constantly feel thirsty and dry mouth. My skin also shows signs of dehydration. I don't think im retaining the water im drinking (1000ml of water orally) what should i do?

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@RickNuthman]

I have a chronic anxiety disorder. One of the issues I have with that is it makes me pee constantly. I feel like it makes me dehydrated, because whenever I drink water it goes right through me. Now I am starting to get foamy urine which is concerning! It is mostly foamy when my urine is dark. It doesn't do it as much if I have had a lot of water.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear about your anxiety. I would stay to increase your hydration. If you are concerned about the foamyness, contact your primary medical doctor.

[@JH-nb4nn]

You need electrolytes. Dehydration means you pee all the time.

[@patricksegosebe6225]

Hello how does one deal with dehydration in regards to heart disease/enlarged heart

[@Alignwc]

This is a complicated case, you need to speak with your heart doctors and get some guidance. I would be happy to hop of a Discovery Call to see if I can provide some guidance. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@BenShutUp]

Thank you Dr. Greg. I am currently feeling the effects of what I suspect to be chronic dehydration and I’m only 27. I have so little energy and I have a slight headache that seems to come and go.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anonymous.1303]

There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it

[@yoz1967]

I'm 55, i rarely drink water, I hate it. I barely drink much of anything, it takes me all day to get thru a monster and a coke zero or a cup of coffee. I can't stand the constant pissing, waking me up at 2-3am to piss drives me nuts. I can't seem to conquer it

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anonymous.1303]

There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it. You can see my comment below before I found it 👇

[@Alignwc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lindalindquist5204]

I had colorectal cancer in 2003 and I now suffer from severe constipation issues. I know that it also is a direct link to dehydration because of all the laxatives I take. I try to drink lots during the day but I’m still dehydrated. What can I use to rehydrate me? I’m 68 years old and enjoy pickle ball but I get even more dehydrated playing that. What can I do to get back on track?

[@Alignwc]

If you're still having problem. I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anonymous.1303]

I have severe dehydration but am drinking about a gallon of water a day or more. How long until these awful symptoms diminish?

[@Alignwc]

These strategies are good to manage crisis. However if you are doing them daily, we have to figure out the cause of the problem. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@izabellapinker9705]

I had so many conditions all stemming from chronic dehydration that no one knew was the underlying cause- hospitalised with severe anemia with a hemaglobin of 7, a follicilitis looking rash on my legs and arms from skin being so dry, crazy hormone imbalances, weight gain despite my diet/intake not changing, depression, golf ball sized muscle knots in my neck and traps….

[@Alignwc]

Sorry to hear you are going through so much. Let me know how I can help!

[@izabellapinker9705]

@@Alignwc Your video already helped! Found it super informative because every time I went to the doctor they just assumed it was fungal infection and put me on antidepressants and it never improved but now I know what the actual cause is!

[@Alignwc]

@@izabellapinker9705 You are welcome. Please keep sharing!!

[@NinjaSushi2]

Dang.

[@larajopling5281]

Going to start this, thanks!

[@Alignwc]

Super! Let me knownhow it goes? This is super powerful!!

[@dotexe3426]

also important to consume mineral water or water with trace minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride. If you drink a ton of just purified water or bottled water you will dehydrate even more. That's why they give IV fluids when you are dehydrated if your in the hospital. IV Fluids can contain anything from just salt solution mixed with water all the way to up the other trace minerals I just mentioned. If you only drink filtered water than I suggest just adding 1/4 tsp 1g-1.5g salt in your water. Total grams per day of salt should be around 4-5g this is different than sodium you get from most processed foods. Also try and get real salt that has all the trace minerals like Redmonds Real Salt. SUPER SUPER IMPORTANT!

[@Alignwc]

Thanks for the comments.

[@Anniemae1970]

Absolutely! You have got to replenish the electrolytes otherwise you'll be in trouble especially if you're trying to hydrate with only water but still expelling it. This happened to me and I didn't know what was happening, but eventually worked it out.

[@---cx1ly]

good info... im dealing with chronic dehydration today.... have been trying to drink water but my throat is so dry it took awhile to actually start being able to drink it.... i do small sips or sip thru a straw personally if you think thats good advice, but today i had no straw in the house so it was much harder to do... what should i do when i feel like im getting water down but still feel dehydrated? you may have said in your video, sorry, very sleepy right now. i will be honest and tell you this is from binge-drinking so, its that kind of scenario. but i barely drank any acohol today im quite sober really. thanks again hopefully i can get it figured out tonight so that i can go to work tomorrow as i dont drive when i havent slept and am feeling all boggy... thanks again

[@Alignwc]

I would suggest to watch the video again.

[@sirenagarrido3836]

Dr I started listening to you again my chronic dehydration isn’t changed is becoming worse it seems like i am probably having my adrenals are not working properly and besides drinking a ton of electrolytes water my body is not absorbing and i am feeling my blood circulation is very bad starting from my feet up. I am not taking any medication and my blood test keeps saying that i am in perfect health when I don’t feel like that, can you help in this thank you

[@ayanamonai]

did u ever figure it out?

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@whotookmylunchlol5243]

hello, is chronic dehydration a period symptom?

[@Alignwc]

No but you probably need to drink more water on you period.

[@charlesw9733]

I have Chronic Dehydration, Don't see me being a baby about it.

[@Alignwc]

Super. I hope you are taking action steps to overcome it.

[@zannypurques1zanny]

Hi doctor. I grew up not drinking water as I should have and now I am constantly thirsty and dehydrated. Everytime I drink water it comes out almost immediately. I spend most of the time urinating, I dont know why my body cant keep fluids I drink a lot of water but I'm still dehydrated... I even stopped drinking alcohol because it would make me even more dehydrated.

[@TheAngel]

Sounds like diabetes check your blood sugar

[@zannypurques1zanny]

@@TheAngel thanks will definitely do a checkup... thanks for the video 🙏

[@Alignwc]

Check you Blood Sugar is a good idea. Also staying consistent with hydration is necessary for the body to get to a balance at a more hydrated level.

[@Word_For_Word]

It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me 😂 2:20

[@Alignwc]

Thanks for the feedback

[@MrsGRock82]

I just asked my rheumatologist on Tuesday if it was possible to be chronically dehydrated without being severe to be sick/rejecting food and fluid . They told me no. And then this morning your video tells me otherwise. I drink about 101oz of plain water a day. At least I have validation that it is possible now.

[@Alignwc]

I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Let's hop on a Discovery call to figure this out. You can do that here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@anonymous.1303]

Yeah doctors are wrong sometimes..I know from experience

[@anonymous.1303]

There's a product call Drip Drop you can get at Walgreens (it's not always with the other hydration products, ours it was in the baby isle) that's a wonder treatment in my experience for dehydration. I was badly dehydrated for a month and it basically cured it

[@sammobandz]

How do you know how much water you should be consuming a day?

[@Alignwc]

Did you watch the video??

[@mrmillennium2697]

I always be dehydrated as f*ck

[@Alignwc]

Now you know the steps to take. Let me know how it goes.

[@rarebreed345]

@@Alignwc my dehydration levels are bad and I am consuming alot of water and vitamins but still seem to be feeling dehydrated everyday but why?

[@prasadkadam9755]

@@rarebreed345did you get any solution

[@jorgegranados4201]

I have anxiety problems but I realized that every time i do exercise i feel worst. but I started to drink water and i feel the difference, my brain starts working again. Also, I never drink enough water because my body is not able to retain it. the soda is the only thing that seems to remain in my body and i feel good but i want to drink water however it doesnt work

[@Alignwc]

You need to drink the water for longer. You have become addicted to the chemicals in soda. stick with it and add the water to your soda consumption as described in the video. When your body get acclimated to the water you will just automatically shift to a desire for less soda.

[@jorgegranados4201]

@@Alignwc That is a good point. I will follow your advice. Thank you very much.

[@HappinessTheBrand]

And try coconut water / watermelon

[@dylanschafer5353]

Me

[@Alignwc]

HI Dylan, Let me know how I can help!

[@dylanschafer5353]

I'm vary anemic and I've never had any treatment for it bc we lived in poverty

[@werquantum]

Good info. Would intravenous fluids expedite the process?

[@Alignwc]

They would if you were in an extreme or urgent case, but I think you need be able to absorb fluids orally on a regular basis to be balanced.

[@werquantum]

@@Alignwc Thank you.

[@onlyyouarerealnow]

Ty ❤

[@Alignwc]

Your welcome!

[@zacpietsch2706]

How do I dm you

[@Alignwc]

I think you got through. If you want to connect you can hop on a Discovery Call here. align-wellness-center.appointlet.com/s/15-zoom-consoultation-with-dr-gregg

[@Ghostridden]

I fee like I haven't drank water in about 15 years. I feel as though something is keeping me alive and it's not water. Is this normal?

[@juicyjuice9364]

U could be slowly dehydrating

[@Alignwc]

No this is not normal. Make sure you are drinking enough water.

[@jaywilliams1341]

Hey doc I’m battling mold illness and I’m Chronically dehydrated I’m using the bathroom 10-15 times a day and my GFR is falling fast can you please help

[@Alignwc]

I am not sure if I can help. Please help me with what your GFR is? Also How are you battling mold illness? What are you doing for it and who is managing the process. Let's see if we can some up with some good solutions to get you out of the bathroom and into life. How much water do you drink in a day??

[@zacpietsch2706]

How do I dm you

[@Alignwc]

You can message me here!

[@zacpietsch2706]

I need help with cronic dehydration that I have been in since January

[@chrish2996]

I have had No water, juice, fruit, coffee for 4 days. I eat only 1 ham on white bun per day. I will update you on day 7. Thanks 😊

[@Alignwc]

That does not seem like what I have suggested in the video. Let me know how it goes!!

[@chrish2996]

@@Alignwc I know that was not suggested. I just wanted to see how long it would last as a test, i have mental health issues. I gave in on day 5. Thirst and heat was too great with adverts constantly showing drinks. Thankyou for the reply.

[@indiatastic]

Hahaha!

[@teresalalone9654]

Just wanted to say thank you for your video it was very informative and told me so many things my doctor never mentioned. Let me be clear my doctor always suggests that I drink plenty of water ,but I had no idea it could be the cause of my high cholesterol and severe fatigue. I just assumed being a woman in my mid 50's was the reason for lack of motivation and decreased energy. I also live in a very humid part of the country and suffer from heat exhaustion very easily. I'm going to start drinking more water starting today marathon style lol . It's not easy because I'm never thirsty and can almost go all day without drinking a thing and I don't drink soda or coffee . I do suffer from UTI's almost every other month or at least feel like one is coming on. Besides incorporating water slowly everyday is there anything else I should do as far as maybe seeing a specialist to make sure I don't have a chronic problem ? Thanks Teresa

[@Alignwc]

HI Teresa, Thanks for reaching out and your comment. This is a common story I hear. Keep on the increase in hydration. You also probably need to see a corrective chiropractor to understand if you have a chronic problem related to this. Let me know where you live and I can try to help you find someone.

[@teresalalone9654]

@@Alignwc Hi thanks for the reply I so appreciate any help. I live in Perry Florida

[@Alignwc]

@@teresalalone9654 Dr. Smith!! He is amazing! Check him out. Patrick Smith, DC 2447 Millcreek Court, Suite 1, Tallahassee, FL, 32308 Suite 1 [phone]

[@RugratsNickAtNite]

Thank you so much for your comment. I’m 30 and barely drink water and have high cholesterol. I was afraid I was going to pass out. I feel better and I hope you feel better and get hydrated.