The Myth of Drinking 8 Cups of Water Per Day

[@thomasharrison72]

I always thought you were supposed to drink when thirsty, eat when hungry and sleep when tired !!

[@cherierhynes8514]

Likewise.

[@macclift9956]

"Drink when you're thirsty" is great advice. The insane trend to overhydrate the body needs to be challenged.

[@perrycoffey5410]

I think it's more insane that Americans would drink this much water

[@kanamasai5194]

Excellent ... and so sensible. 1) Too many times nowadays we blindly follow a study/medical advice. 2) We forget our body is the best advisor. 3) Each of us also have different size bodies; do different work ... etc

[@jayreljumawan7466]

correct

[@mattypants]

Right, that's why no one has told you to drink 8 cups a day for 30 years. You drink half your body weight in ounces.

[@wildswan221]

I remember that marketing for this 8 cups a day began about 30 years ago. That is when "spring water" began to be sold en masse in plastic bottles. The "spring" is just tap water that is filtered. The problem with filtering water that goes into plastic is that it leaches more BPA/BPF/BPS from the plastic.

[@Vk-wx8ls]

It is a myth that works. I have been drinking warm water for the last 30 years. 72 years now, walk about 15 kms a day, never fell sick, never visited doctor for any illness. BP around 138/89 Suggest all my friends to drink warm water first thing in the morning.

[@candythaglamcook]

Sometimes good health is genetic. I've never visited a Dr for any illness but to deliver 2 babies, they staff called me boring because I had no health issues. I eat what I want and don't drink alot of water, also don't exercise. I just chalk it up to good genes, because I literally don't do anything to be healthy but I am.

[@mikeches7992]

You mean your BP is 138/89...😂

[@candythaglamcook]

@Mike Ches actually my blood pressure has always been perfect never struggled with that.

[@grash4435]

No it doesn't if I drink 8 glasses of water, I get so many cramps I can't walk. The comment sense tales you how much water you can drink . Firstly if you are small you do not need so much water you do not tell me I need so much water like my husband He is 2.03 m. And I am 1.52 m. I am 73 years old and my health is excellent.

[@puidemare2337]

Well, as he said do what works for you. Not everyone is gonna need 8 glasses of water a day. Has anyone ever asked why eight? What methodology was used to come to this metric? Many people hear "expert" and "studies" and take it as truth. Rarely, do people bother examining the studies or information for themselves. Humans have lived for millions of years without "studies" and "experts" telling them how and what to eat and drink. We are the only animals who don't know how to do that instinctually. I respect this youtuber for saying listen to your body and not try to say his way is the correct way. Most youtube "experts" will say whatever they say is the only correct way. Those are the ones I trust least.

[@joanhui2041]

That is so good to know. I always wonder how in the world I can drink 8 cups of water a day. Now, I have the answer, thanks.

[@dianaulun951]

If you keep on sweating you need to hydrate yourself.

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

​@@dianaulun951 yes but with electrolytes present as well. People drink too much plain water. That causes problems too. Even just a punch if sea salt on the tongue once or twice per day will help the cells to receive the water, rather than it going right through.

[@wendysimmons5906]

My bladder doc asked me why I felt I needed to drink so much. I said thats what you hear all the time. He said stop it. Drink when youre thirsty.and magically Ive had less problems.

[@paulajackson4638]

My kidney doctor told me I needed to drink more water. I asked her how much is more water. 80 oz. I asked her to repeat herself. 80 oz..i cant drink that much..

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

You needed electrolytes, not less water. With electrolytes present, the body pulls the new water into the cells and expels the old water, which is necessary and healthy. Without electrolytes the water goes straight through.

[@superwomanme]

​@@madeleinegrayson8372 how can I add electrolytes to water?

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

@@superwomanme lemon juice, sea salt or buy electrolyte powder to add. Drop Drop or Liquid IV are great. But simply adding a bit of sea salt to the tongue after each glass of water would suffice.

[@superwomanme]

@@madeleinegrayson8372 thank you very much

[@loveholidaybyviction1272]

I’ve tried drinking eight glasses of water a day, but was always bloated. My aunt told me never drink too much water, and she live to be 85 years old.

[@top5deadoralive746]

Maybe try not to drink it all at once lol

[@BlackVibeBallsack]

8 cups and 8 glasses is totally different.... 1 cup is only 8oz You prolly drank twice as much

[@magicworld3242]

My Mom is 97 and she still drinks a lot of water everyday.

[@woodyboy6493]

Bloated?? Are you using steroids or something too lol don't understand how you get bloated especially because the pissing

[@denniandreuzza3944]

You are a real doctor ! Respect!

[@patriciaissa7935]

Always put a tiny pinch of salt in your water for maximum absorption of the water.

[@ccaselli7]

Natural salt..celtic seasalt, or himalayan

[@astonishingaa-ron2529]

@@ccaselli7your right ☝️

[@sylhomeo6351]

I’m usually not thirsty, but if I don’t drink more than I want to, I get a headache. I believe in Chinese medicine a lot and I think they know the human body more than anyone

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

This makes so much sense. One cannot generalize that we all need 6-8 glasses of water everyday. It depends on how each person is built and how much they weigh and how tall they are and how much rigorous physical activity they do and what kinds of foods they consume etc. If a person consumes a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, then alot of fruits and vegetables are high in water content like watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, citrus fruits, etc. and one does not need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day

[@carlwash1]

Indeed!

[@musicful7036]

Well said!

[@ByDesign333]

Bingo!

[@misst.e.a.187]

Precisely. And what size glass are we talking about?

[@nosajsamaniego4512]

Man, ya'll kids are stooooopid; 😒 If you're consuming fruits & vegetables which are high in water content..., then you're STILL... consuming... water...; Which means the, "8 cups of water a day," is STILL correct; Because a CUP is a measurement unit; Not the dish which we consume beverages from; 😒 Get healthy and stop looking for excuses;

[@dennmmmy]

Everyone is different..I walk alot and work in a restaurant as I cook..constantly moving and feel like I need water...this is why when u go to the hospital when sick the first thing they do while checking ur vital signs is hook up an IV...majority of people are dehydrated don't drink enough water...

[@cellodiva1]

Thank you Alex!! That alone is taking stress away without your lovely exercises . I’ve almost made myself vomit from trying to drink levels that are generally accepted as necessary.

[@nosajsamaniego4512]

Man, ya'll kids are stooooopid; 😒 If you're consuming fruits & vegetables which are high in water content..., then you're STILL... consuming... water...; Which means the, "8 cups of water a day," is STILL correct; Because a CUP is a measurement unit; Not the dish which we consume beverages from; 😒 Get healthy and stop making excuses;

[@dbdnrbdb]

LoL 8 cups throughout the day is not over kill. If you are nauseous from 8 cups than you have other things to worry about

[@nosajsamaniego4512]

@@dbdnrbdb facts;

[@lakshmikrithika2521]

In yoga/ayurveda also it's recommended to drink water only when thirsty..and no specific recommendation is prescribed. My husband forced me to do this 8 cups thing and I was rushing to the washroom every half an hour or 40 minutes. I was expelling more than I was drinking. I didn't like it so I stopped and now only drink when I feel thirsty.

[@michelleluu9884]

Thanh you all. Very good information and i was wrong to have 8 glasses a day which i was in and out the restroom. Thanj again!

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

One needs to take sea salt or electrolytes with water as well. Dr Batmanghelidj wrote several very detailed books backed by data as to how crucial it is to drink enough water and how even mild dehydration leads to myriad diseases. But if you drink water without electrolytes, you're causing more problems as well.

[@Pattio47]

My grandmother never drank water. A cup of tea after each meal only. She lived to be 96

[@arihanggara6662]

My mother hates to drink mineral water cos no tastes 😁 but she is still strong till 80s now🤗

[@NEXTGAMINGCh]

Absolutely i just stopped drinking water 1weeks ago and i feel much better. Get better sleep Feels the energy No stressing

[@kathrynletchford5114]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sparkles3282]

this is also what is said in yoga! drink when you're thirsty otherwise, more water will be retained than what is needed and your brain will be impacted negatively.

[@tallie338]

Everyone always think they have an answer for everything. Somethings is personal choice. And everyone’s body and situations are different. Everyone has to do what is good for them.

[@shotgunhobo1776]

A cup is not a glass. It also depends on size and body weight. A 5’1 female and Andre the Giant do not have the same water intake needs.

[@kenfrayer8786]

Yes. Technically a cup of water is 8 oz of water.

[@shotgunhobo1776]

@@kenfrayer8786 technically the debate of what the difference between a cup and a glass is, is, well a debate. I said nothing about volume.

[@pammylovesreviews9128]

Thank you! I only drink whenever I'm thirsty and I felt so guilty all this time. This is such a relief! What an eye-opener.

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

He's not entirely correct here. Most people are chronically dehydrated. The important thing he's leavhing out here is that water intake must include electrolytes. Then the body uses the water at a cellular level. Without them, water mostly just passes through. So don't feel guilty, just drink enough water and add electrolytes to the water or a pinch of sea salt on the tongue after each glass.

[@mohamadnazli2480]

I love this statement “is that for u?” It goes to almost anything including flu/covid or any kind of jab.

[@GhostK-cx9fq]

Figured the study would come from scientists, follow the science

[@pilarq7886]

Did u know it's not a v I r u s . . It's s n a k e v e n o m theyve been c o n t a m I n a t ing us with No Lie . . Read D o c B r y a n A r d I s

[@ej9404]

Good information and thank you for your good explanation and advice. I cannot drink 8 glasses of water. I always drink when I am thirsty. Thank you for good adviceUSA

[@jonomate]

Loved the video Alex! I remember many years ago when I was told about the 8 cups that there's no way I can do it every day. I just felt uncomfortable when I drank too much, so I stopped. Your video has helped me understand this better. Thanks!

[@DrAlexHui]

Thanks Jonathan! Good for you that you don't listen to any 'experts', but feel what your body is trying to tell you.

[@glennrobinson7193]

This is definitely true. Drinking 8 cups of water a day is a huge fallacy.

[@irishmick6709]

I experimented by drinking 8 cups per day, felt bloated, so I cut consumption down to 4 cups per day. Now that I'm middle aged and somewhat wiser, I tend to listen to my body and what it wants ( or needs) and I generally manage to achieve a good, healthy balance. We are all individuals and we need to find what works for us. Ciao!

[@carlwash1]

Lol!

[@shegoddess46]

I hate water especially if I have other options like lemonade 😂 but seriously, 1 cup of hot water with half lemon juice in the am. 1 glass of water in the middle of the day then a cup of hot water with ginger and lemon juice before bed keeps me hydrated and my skin is clear 👌🏽 we all must do what works for us as individuals 😊

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

One needs electrolytes with water. See the work of Dr Batmanghelidj. Add a pinch of sea salt to the tongue after each glass of water and watch miracles happen.

[@noellapasigue4544]

We are Asian but we are not Chinese

[@janasaddalani3015]

Masha Allah thank you for this info. First time to hear only you can topic real talk,I agree to you because me not to much drink water way 1400 years ago said of our Prophet Muhammad Pbuh is swallow water 3 times and eat if you are hungry and not to much food.

[@mimiandradetvinspirational4409]

This is a full degree-turn sbout from what is commonly preached" drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.Thanks for.the input😊

[@sendit1157]

Thank you so much, I was drinking a gallon of water every day. And I started losing weight really too fast.

[@rabiaahishak5727]

Love this..& no more worrying for not drinking 8 cups😁 tq Alex!

[@chuck9112]

Exactly right. Even for me or anyone, it depends on so many variables. If you are in a cold climate, your body will hold on to water. A hot climate you will sweat, etc.. just listen to your body this is simple.

[@tlysag2010]

This is a great video, thanks for sharing. At first I was skeptical but a while back, but ever since I started drinking water based on listening to my body( def less than 8 cups), my digestion and edema improved.

[@lilacnpink3864]

My opinion is this is not applicable to old people because when you get old most of the time you can not feel thirst. You just suddenly experience shortness of breath because of lack of water. So it is better to drink water whether you feel thirsty or not.

[@johnmckeron3663]

I’m 180 and I drink between 75 ounces and 100 ounces a day I love water and don’t agree that you don’t drink water until you feel thirsty I don’t think that’s healthy

[@drai3641]

Right you are, as a 69 year old, I can recall my youth days never paying attention to how much I drank water, and result is even now Ido not have any need to seek a doctor for health…. Thank you again and again for relieving the truth about human conditions 🥇💫

[@SivaKumar-cl6xh]

What do you mean maam

[@ihavenoideaforaname8573]

Alex, you presented a good, informative video. I am going to follow your idea from now on. The traditional Indian (from India) concept of how much liquids to consume also confirms your Chinese ieda .

[@perlamaru6751]

Finally someone got it right I always thought it was wrong I'm my village we only drink water if your body will ask for it and the resistance don't suffer from any of this sickness I personally get sick if I drink more then 2 glasses but if I'm in hot wheather I can drink a full gallon and don't get sick thank I now know i was not crazy I listen to my body thank again for your correct imformacion ❤

[@carlwash1]

That's right!

[@kimjasmine7767]

When I don't drink enough water I will feel the difference... But not 8 glasses.. Some need less others need more. We have to adjust accordingly...

[@leezabayaban8844]

i drink more than 8 glasses of pure water and am still alive!

[@bsabdullah1]

People who are actually dehydrated sometimes don't feel thirsty. This has resulted in injury or even death in some cases e.g. Korey Stringer.

[@DCB938]

I’ve heard a few doctors say the same regarding water intake. When I was a child nobody told me I had to drink so much water and I drank only when I was thirsty. We would play outside all day long and I seldom got thirsty. It wasn’t until I came to the US that I was told to drink a lot of water. I’m in my 70s now and have sinus problems so I always have a dry mouth so now I always have a bottle of water nearby and sip a little bit just to wet my mouth. It’s not anywhere near 8 glasses of 8 ounces. Lol

[@wildswan221]

It sounds like your electrolytes balance has been messed up due to the water. I used to filter water and then make bone broth with sea salt for my mother when she was elderly. This worked very well. If you drink bottled water, try Gerolsteiner as it is high in magnesium. This also made a huge difference for my mom. When she grew up, she had well water in a clean area. Alas, alas.

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

I second the other comment. Water is never the problem, it's water without electrolytes. Just some sea salt on the tongue after each glass of water changes everything. Most people are chronically dehydrated these days, so whike I love this channel, he's not entirely correct here.

[@irenem1838]

Sleeping with the mouth open can be from mold spores in a room. Stuffy sinus is a symptom. Get a decent air purifier. I think you sinus will clear up. There is lot of indoor pollution that gets trapped in homes. Also, mouth breathing can cause cavities and dry mouth.

[@renkitjenkit]

Oh Dr Alex please be my friend. I need you in my life. Such wonderful informative knowledge. Thank you

[@pattiec8156]

WOW I was so happy to come across this video. Throughout my entire life, and i will be 76 next month, i was never really thirsty. I never liked water either. I pretty much drink just for the taste. I love Coke and Iced Tea. I drink a small bottle of water per day. I never had a problem with dehydration. Isn't it weird how i am very rarely thirsty?

[@Francisjeddkdjd]

Its not weird. It is normal if u love coke😂😂

[@tigger7744]

me too. I drink coke, tea, ice tea, coffee, juice and I eat cucumber, watermelon, and pineapple but I rarely drink water.

[@vadimislearningguitar4977]

i love your simple way - i subscribed - i am from italy and since i was a child i have been in love with chinese martial arts ... qi gong i believe is extraordinary ... thanks a lot

[@wanderingsoul2909]

Hi Alex, thanks for dispelling the 8 glasses of water myth, any other myths that we should ignore ?

[@GraceDollesin]

Yeah! Like having a reading of Blood Pressure of 120/80. Humans are different in physiology. I guess , that’s a co-census between pharmaceuticals and medical drs. Lol! I’m not falling for any of their shit. I eat everything in moderation and do my walking. The only time we need a good doctor is when we break our bones, we have a deep wound that needs to be saw back. Basically, a good surgeon.😊❤

[@wanderingsoul2909]

@@GraceDollesin Well, the BP normal BP lie is SUPER BIG PHARMA cash cow. Blood pressure meds , statins and everything else. I wish there was someone revealing what isacceptable blood pressure is for seniors ?

[@CarolNguni-u6d]

I am still going to be drinking 8 cups of water a day even when I don't feel thirsty. I nearly passed out simply because I didn't have enough water in me. I rarely get thirsty, every time I waited to be thirsty to drink water I found myself drinking a cup or two which actually gave me side effects such as dizziness, lightheaded, short breathe, weakness and no appetite. Some doctor suggested I put myself on a water therapy of 8 glasses of water even if I didn't feel like drinking or else I will be drinking water by force through a drip. The more than 8 glasses of water has worked wonders for me. Feel free to do what works for you. Bodies are different.

[@elisatalon8665]

Thank for the information what about drinking coconut water whats the benefits of this..

[@alysmarcus7747]

Thankyou so much for this. i get so tired of people telling me i should 'drink water' as the answer for everything. one day years ago a friend was at me so much in one day , i just went along with it. by supper hour i had a migraine and for the first time in my life i threw up all that water, quite violently. I found out later that because of a medical condition i have as a result of injury - that was really dangerous for my brain. But, my body knew what to do - and every time some one has bugged me about it - i remember that event

[@main2333]

I drink when I’m thirsty. 3-4 cups. Water Bottle are pushing to drink more water.

[@chiocampo3124]

This is new info for me listening to you but it makes sense.. all my life ive been struggling to drink 8 glasses of water a day no matter what season it is.. thank you for this enlightenment this was helpful!

[@neveralone7]

makes so much sense, everyone is different, can't lump us all together. Some need more water, some need less.

[@lilycarolyn4Christ]

I say this to Glorify the Lord i drink only a small cup of water a day for a year now i work a lot sweat alot i don't get dehydrated i eat fruits and veggies raw minimal that's enough i think it's a miracle i survive truly the foods that we eat nourishes us and above all it's Yeshuva who keeps us alive...

[@AlexanderTheGreat-f5r]

Amen. Praise God

[@jennalud4748]

🙏🏿

[@shawnd9759]

All praises to Yehovah, Yeshua, and The Holy Spirit.

[@randyneil6161]

Sometimes I drink up to 6 litres of water in a day when its a hot day but on a normal day I would drink 2 litres of water

[@fa0806]

Actually for those who has high uric acid level or kidney stones are advised to drink more water so they can help flush and lowerthe ua level in the blood. For normal people is may be ok not to drink to much .

[@jayalekshmis12]

What does Chinese Medicine say about drinking lots of warm water in the morning? I have heard it is good for health. Is it? How much ought one drink on empty stomach? Thank you❤

[@joanhui2041]

You are so right . I’m so glad you cleared this point. Thank you again, so proud of you .

[@SeptLibra55]

What about those with kidney problems with high creatinine and low Gfr levels? Would appreciate an answer to that question . Thanks

[@ballyhothi3830]

I'd like an answer to this too

[@ofwlifechannel]

Yes how about that issue would like to answer too👍

[@jaylinda4211]

Thanks for the advice, I did realize that 8 cups of water is a little too much as advised by others. Drink only when thirsty makes a lot of sense.

[@smurfdaloc]

Theres no way in hell i can drink 8 cups of water a day, never even tried. Why would anyone need that much. 3 bottles of water a day and im fine.

[@Vil-Lut]

drink if you’re thirsty only

[@glossypots]

I remember when ecstasy was the popular recreational drug of the time. Users were told to be careful of dehydration and to drink as much water as possible. A couple of people died not from the ecstasy tablet but from the amount of water they consumed which caused brain damage and organs to fail.

[@CarmenRamirez-hc2fh]

Wow that’s scary 😟

[@romedbucher2854]

Wow, that's an interesting theory...based on... a couple of people...

[@romedbucher2854]

@Noway it's a theory or, in fact, a postulate, until proven by facts or evidence. Anybody can claim anything here. So, when you make such a claim, how and why should anybody believe it? It would take a very large amount of water to cause death through brain damage and organ failure. Most people would not even be able to physically intake so much water within a short time, well, unless perhaps their judgment and perception are screwed up by some drug abuse. Sorry, but just based on what you write here, this sounds very much like a weird theory, if I want to say it diplomatically. Apart from that, I'm well aware that overconsumption of water, like any overconsumption, is unhealthy, dangerous even. I never could understand that people actually believed this crap that drinking so much water should be necessary or healthy.

[@miaporche2256]

Gtfoh....

[@alsetalokin88]

@@romedbucher2854 it is called water intoxication and it is a real thing. cells depend on water to balance osmosis functions. it must be in a constant yin and yang state. either extreme is disastrous for the cells, and the body.

[@bleuskye8124]

I live in Florida. In the summer I get very thirsty so I drink lots of iced water. When it cools down I have trouble drinking water.

[@christinebeacher4712]

We are all different.

[@mariaobrien7263]

Very good information. Because my son always tells me to drink water, and I said I'm not thirsty, and I feel like I'm drowning if I force ,yselfbto drink a lot. So I was right, my body is telling me I don't need to drink a lot of water. Thank you for this information.

[@hrock8081]

I was always skeptical about this. Us Asians don’t walk around with water bottles and are some of the longest living people on earth. My mom is 80, healthy, and rarely did I see her chug water daily. All she does is stay active, stay at a healthy weight, and avoid sugar.

[@ginasorcoso8035]

What will happen to if u not drnk water for about 24 hrs u shld. Dehydrates. No believe bcsuse if umake exercising u perspire yoo much

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

Those people are also likely not drinking loads of water, caffeinated energy drinks, sitting in front of computers all day, etc. Water intake in the US is actually usually too low in most but electrolytes are crucial and need to to be added as well, even if just via some sea salt.

[@kuyamarcmyword8589]

Im trying my best to try anything to help others like persons who suffering from TINNITUS 🙏🏼 Im Drinking water a lot. I think almost 12 glasses of water a dayor more. Then i try to exercise to take out the sweat in my body. Eating foods like Vegetables,fish and less meat or pork. Sound therapy, Head massage i dont overthink try to feel happy make yourself busy . And ALWAYS PRAY BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY MORNING AND EVENING. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I KNOW GOD WILL HELP US TO BE CURED AND GRANT OUR WISHES 🙏🏼💯🇵🇭

[@lee5052]

Thanks Alex, It makes sense, people drinks so much water thinking it will prevent dehydration and cleansing.Infact it causes harm than good. Useful imformation .

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Thank you for your wisdom ,I never can drink 8 glasses of water 4 ,5 max

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Starting meals with soup helps my digestion. A delicious way to get fluids, too.

[@colinbell-NI]

Thank you sir. I have been battling overactive bladder for years with poor results. As a weightlifter and now singer, it was drilled in to me to drink loads of water. This is confirming my suspicions.

[@5zazen]

I lift too. 10/27/21 was the first day of overactive bladder. I had been taking youtheory collagen several weeks plus lots of spinach. Lots of spinach plus collagen led to bladder sediment from hard water. I perform kegels in addition to lifting, and use vit b6/cranberry/magnesium to ease bladder symptoms. Cold also induces diuresis(canada). I also use non weighted ab training to relax the area around the bladder. Its a difficult dilemma as alberta has hard water, that coupled with oxalates in foods increases sediment in urine and kidney/bladder risk, so i use the above nutrients plus moderate hydration to moderate bladder issues.

[@YSLRD]

​@@5zazen The food additive labeled natural flavor can cause overactive bladder. Also citric acid and artificial sweeteners.

[@praptisuprapti7061]

Everyone is different ,..it's that for you or not... Yes, we can learn about our body by ourself...

[@DeborahPinkowski]

Because of the "test" results of egfr "they" say that I have stage 3 kidney disease and told to drink 80 ounces of water/day by my PCP! Glad I found this. I'm drinking so much water that there's not much room left for food. I'm exercising a lot...running to the toilet! 🤣

[@karlukecs]

How are you now after cutting down the water intake?

[@DeborahPinkowski]

@@karlukecs Better...not so many bathroom trips especially at night. I will see what my egfr is in about a week to see if kidneys are functioning better. Thank you for asking.

[@karlukecs]

@@DeborahPinkowski that’s good! Bathroom trips at night is my problem too.😅 i hope the next test result will have good result 🙏

[@DeborahPinkowski]

@@karlukecs thank you so much. Sorry you have the night time bathroom issue. It surely interrupts sleep.

[@kongiebeanie6488]

huhu itulah... kita kadang terbiasa kinum air banyak... tpi bila diingati balik rasulullah ada ajar cara terbaik makan dan minum air.. perit diisi tiga bahagian, air, makanan dan udara... apabila minum air, minum secara perlahan dengan tiga tegukan pertama, kemudia minum dengan posisi duduk utk manfaat kesihatan

[@candy5742]

I heard whatever our weight is we need to drink in ounces. I'm 220 which would be 220 ounces. But when water needs to be filtered these days it's hard to drink over 1 gallon a day.But yes he is correct about fruit and vegetables.

[@baycchief3785]

If your urine volume decreases, the minerals become more concentrated causing high chances of kidney stones. Fluid intake is a huge kidney stone risk factor.

[@mindfulmomentswithColm]

I agree but I can eat full watermelon because it has fiber and digest through small intestine. Eating slowly helps!

[@jeansonnichsen7807]

Thank you for your wisdom ✨

[@claudiastrong9107]

Very grateful for this information!! It works and I am feeling the good efects from these exercises!

[@junlew2296]

Yes I do agreed..drink when we feel thirsty..😊

[@curatedcuriosities8208]

Don't forget, if you live in an arid region like the Desert Southwest, your water intake will be higher than if you live in a high humidity region like the Great Lakes region! It is much more challenging to stay hydrated in the desert.

[@bobrussell3602]

I've just read cellodiva's comment below. I HAVE vomited from drinking too much water ! Having watched Alex Hui's excellent video, I've subscribed. I would like to make a couple of points : Some years ago I was visiting our local doctor; I told him that I only drink coffee & tea. He quite rightly, told me off & said ' The blood going through your arteries is like soup.' Do you want it to be thick soup or thin soup ? I now drink water, and just the occasional cup pf tea or coffee. I am a very fit 79 year old, I was getting up 2 or three times at at night to urinate. I now drink nothing after 6.30 p.m. Now I am getting only up only once to urinate. I hope this will help other older people. l.

[@santostaulani8907]

I am a diabetic patient,do meanineed not to drink 8glass of water evryday, how about if my urine is dark yelow,,,thank you

[@iristorre0919]

i don't drink too much water...i just drink when i'm thirst

[@meioi678]

Good to know. I was drinking way too much water and my electrolytes were washing away

[@humanbeing33]

You got great vibes, I generally see chinese people as being quite balanced and look very healthy, thats a good testament to back up the chinse medicine claims, looking at the results.

[@LYSS89]

Depends how big the cup is... How much you weigh... How much you sweat...Etc😊

[@keithm3696]

2 to 3 is enough, maybe 4 if youre still thirsty. So.....people can stop feeling guilty for not drinking 8 glasses. Drinking s

[@karengrohs4942]

Besides water in food, there is water in coffee, tea, and other beverages that people drink. Most people drink more in hot weather than in cold, too.

[@georgiinazarenko5490]

Animals don't drink more water than they need. Why don't scientists try to think about it?

[@JoDo777]

When people get in their senior years they do not feel thirst like a younger person which is why older adults, many times, suffer from dehydration.

[@getmorecontent.]

That's what I thought drink only when you're thirsty and don't drink too much when you eat fruit thank you for the truth.

[@snowbeach7]

Tysm for this priceless info. Truly our body is the best interpreter/one who can tell us what it needs/wants, just by listening to it. It's common sense that we should only do what it wants like if we're thirsty/hungry/tired etc & that's when we should only do it then. There's no rules what/when to do bc we're all different in every ways, it's stupid to follow only one rule for everyone. It really makes sense now :)

[@aneishaellington5005]

I agree that everything is not for everyone

[@esperanzaromero9806]

But if you live in the Philippines specially during summer...you really need that 8 cups of water or even more

[@jamesrice4364]

Can't stop peeing with 4 glasses of water...LOL

[@YSLRD]

Maybe check your sodium/ potassium levels.

[@syedsaqib9079]

Thank you for bold enough to dispel this myth of 8 cups of water/day. Whenever I have forcefully tried it, I felt sick and un-natural. Then I decided myself that I am just going to listen to my body and drink when it feels like. I could not be healthier after that and lost a lot of weight.

[@noraluzcalugas2731]

Lack of minerals also causes water retention, edema

[@bridgetclark1251]

Thanks Alex,I am glade I found you..

[@mnrc1672]

I adhere to the "drink when ur body asks for water". Sometimes we have to unlearn what we learned. Your body will speak to u what it needs. If it needs liquid, meat, raw veg or a good portion of sweet, always listen to your inner voice

[@akferren1]

I only drink about one cup of water a day and several cups of raw milk and lots of fruit and I’m rarely thirsty

[@assessoroffice7212]

THIS WON'T WORK ON EVERYONE: Life and the human body are still mysterious, and we don't usually draw a fixed conclusion for everyone. It depends on every person's build. I am now 80 years old. Drinking four glasses of water a day was a joke when I was younger. I feel always thirsty, so my usual drinking is 7 to 10 glasses a day. Then I feel better, even now that I am so very old at 80 i am in the peakest of my health. Don't wait being thirsty before drinking water. Doctors say thirst is already a sign of mild dehydration. Up to 70% of our cells are made up of water. Know some basic hydration tips, but also know how not to over do it. If you’re working in hot weather, doctors advise that water must be consumed every 15 to 20 minutes. Dehydration is the absence of a sufficient amount of water in your body - when your body loses more fluid than you drink. Chronic dehydration, they warn, could ruin your key body organs, including your brain. Some basic water facts to know: Water is life. All living things require water. Every day, you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements, which is why it’s important to continue to take in water throughout the day.