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Drink Up
TROUBLED WATERS: WHY WATER IS SO VITAL
BY KOURTNEY JASON
We’re all bodies of water. In fact, “up to 60% of the human body is water,” says Donna Webb, instructor, personal trainer, and nutrition consultant at THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness. “Therefore, it’s important to stay hydrated, as it affects every vital organ in your body and can lead to fatigue, diminished brain function, and the inability for the body to properly detox.” Along with Webb, we asked local experts to share the 411 on H20.
“Drinking water is so vital because staying hydrated is what allows us to have optimal body function. It can help with weight loss and ease of bowel movements.”—Audrey Rose Lewkowitz, PA-C, Marshall Family Medicine, marshallmedical. org/locations/family-medicine-el-dorado-hills “I wouldn’t recommend [drinking] just water because you could dilute your concentration of electrolytes. I [recommend adding] some sort of electrolyte to it, like a Nuun tablet or salt.”—Mark Cavallaro, Head Trainer & Nutritionist, Roseville Health & Wellness Center, rosevillehwc.com GLASS HALF FULL: HOW MUCH WATER IN 24 HOURS?
“In general, you should try to drink .5-1 ounce of water per pound of body weight. For example,
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The Importance of H2O
“Our blood is made up of more than 90% water. Water acts as a medium for oxygen and nutrients to dissolve in. Water gives blood its ability to flow.” —Pamela Connor, Functional Nutritionist, Connor Wellness Clinic, connorwellnessclinic.com
