Do you really drink at LEAST 8 glasses of water a day?
358607
Absolutely.  Water is a great cleanser and waste disposer.  In the tropical countries the heat is so much, drinking 8 glasses of water per day need not be forced.  Probably we are drinking more.  The question is more relevant in the temperate zones where you do not drink water so much.  Water is necessary for healthy skin as well.  Please check out any of the websites on water, plenty of them around.  Half of them say that there is no proof drinking that much water helps.  But we, in the east, tend to believe otherwise.  Water is so much a part of our daily living.  After all there is nothing called water overloading, since excess water is eliminated by the body very easily too, unless you have a reduced kidney function.
658147
just 2 glasses a day < glasses should be small ones>
180172
A daily intake of 1-2 liters of water is required for the normal physiological functioning of the body, depending on the ambient weather conditions. The absolute minimum over the long term is about 1.6 liters (600 ml for urine, 200 ml for fecal losses, and 800 ml for losses via the skin and lungs). This includes water contained in food (i.e. it is not necessary to drink 1-2 liters of water a day).\n\nFor those who ask about a glass : a liter is 5 normal drinking glasses as each is 200 cubic cl
392449
Although the ideal water requirement may vary depending on the requirements of a person (this is due to variations in the environment that one is in, which affects the amount of loss of water from the body, as also the level of physical activity/sweating etc.) around 8 glasses is about good enough. \n\nThe least amount of water required by the kidneys to effectively excrete the waste products in the form of urine is about 500ml/day. That is ofcourse the very least amount that is a must.\n\nAlso, the amount of water that the kidneys can excrete is indeed limited and, thus, there is indeed such a thing as excess water... consumption of excess water can be harmful by decreasing the concentration of important electrolytes in your body, especially sodium (causing hyponatremia, which have sevre adverse effects including seizures and even coma). Excess consumption of water is often seen in Psychogenic Polydipsia.\n\nHowever, to cause this reduction in sodium concentration, one would have to consume water in excess of about 12L/day (theoretically though, the figure would be around >30L/day)
363144
yes, drink about 2 to 3 cups a day
287974
At Least 64 OZ. (equvalent to 8 glasses of water a day) if not more their is a hydration calculator on the weather channels website they base it on location weight and how much activity you do a day hope this helps!! the link below will take you to the hydration calculator
1056467
Drinking a gallon of water a day is fine as long as you're not drinking it all in one sitting.  As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. \n\nAs far as the gut thing goes...give me a break!
1123868
Yes, water is very good for your health..It gives you healthy skin, hair, and all around healthy body...\n\nYou should drink 8 glasses of water a day..So if you are drinking 5 bottles of 9 oz. water..you will be okay..\n\nAnd like the person above said..there is such a thing as drinking too much water, but you would have to drink way more than five bottles of it to get water intoxication..Unless you have some other illnesses such as liver disease, but I'm guessing you don't cause then you would know when you should resrict water...\n\nBut the answer to YOUR question is YES that is healthy for you\n\nHope that helps..
687369
At least 8 glasses of normal water.
454266
Not to be rude, but you could easily drink more than 6 liters of water a day, as long as you are eating as well.  Dilutional hyponatremia only usually occurs after severe sweating, where a great deal of electrolytes have been lost, then a very large amount of pure water is taken in suddenly.  You just go about your normal day, eat normal, and decide to drink 6 liters of water, you'll just have to urinate more.
255888
Most people urinate about 4-6 times a day, so that's pretty normal.\n\nAs always, do be sure to drink plenty of water (not soda) - you should be gettting 8-10 glasses every day. The color of your pee is a good indication if you should be getting more water. If it is dark yellow, you are mildly dehydrated and should be drinking more.
966447
you should be drinking 8 - 8oz glasses of water a day.  that's 64 oz.  you're pretty close to that if you drink 60 oz a day.
1028059
at least 8 glasses day or more
194454
drink 3 gulps of water/another drink.
712840
Just one a day, i think they might upset your insides if you drink any more than that!
1131400
These people are NUTS.  There is no amount that you "should" be drinking.  The "8 glasses a day" and "half your weight" theories have NO basis in science.  It's all just myth and folklore.  Drink when you're thirsty.  No benefit to over-drinking.
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An average, HEALTHY adult should drink 8 x 8oz glasses a day =64 ounces of water a day. \n\nIf you are heavier it may be more..HOWEVER...drinking too much water..ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN can be dangerous. \n\ntalk to you doctor.