The "drink eight glasses a day" water rule is actually the minimum needed for vital life processes, like blood pressure and temperature regulation. In fact, the amount of water you need is based on your activity level, weight, and climate. Here's how to determine how much water your body really needs:

Divide your weight in pounds by two - that's the minimum number of fluid ounces the body needs each day. For example, a 150-pound person would need 75 ounces, or about
9.5 glasses of fluid. And if you are active and/or live in a warmer climate, you should up your intake by a few glasses.

Water can be consumed in the form of fruit juices, caffeine free soft drinks, milk, lemonade, and soup. But caffeinated
and alcoholic drinks increase fluid loss, and are poor choices for hydration.

A great way to meet your fluid requirement is to keep a water bottle handy at the office, home and car. A beauty bonus: Water is terrific for healthy-looking skin!

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Sandalwood's Cosmic Creations: Working with the magic of love....

Wonderful tip and oh so true Sandalwood. I was going to add that drinking a lot of water is wonderful for your skin but you beat me to it. Thanks SW

Most welcome Jo! So is working up a sweat good for the skin..but who wants to do that..with exercise anyway..

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Sandalwood's Cosmic Creations: Working with the magic of love....

According to my calculations, I need to be drinking 17 glasses of water everyday.... I have never drunk that much water in my entire life

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Oscar Wilde

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