Following a hydration routine will help maintain the healthy ratio of water content in the body under different conditions of heat and physical exertion.  Being well hydrated allows for a healthy extraction of nutrients from food, proper replenishment of vital fluids and an overall detoxification of the human body.  It also helps the kidneys to work properly.  Dehydration could cause cycles of fluid retention and chronic pain like headaches and arthritis.

Research has shown that water that is lightly sweetened or contains sodium helps facilitate the stimulation of voluntary drinking.  Hydration is also effective because of the sweetening agent.

A normal person is required to drink eight to nine glasses of water everyday to replace the average loss of water from perspiration, urine and respiratory water loss.  A standard hydration tip is to drink at least 250 ml of water daily and more for physically active people.  Another tip is to drink water even if you’re not thirsty.

Always carry a bottle if you’re going on a trip, drink water if the weather is extremely hot outside, and don’t substitute water for alcohol or caffeine because they act as diuretics causing excessive water loss through increased urination.