There are Benefits to Drinking Water!

Drink up! It’s good for you…

Although you won’t be able to find much in the way of scientific studies having been conducted to determine the health benefits of drinking water (1. Nephrol) , you will find much literature that promotes increased levels of hydration, for various reasons.  Most importantly, dehydration can have serious and even fatal effects and should be avoided when possible.  Alternative Rx Solutions understands the importance of water to a healthy human diet.  If you experiment with increased levels of water intake for just two weeks you will begin to notice those benefits as well. 

Alternative Rx Solutions founder Aaron Chandler experimented with his water intake for two weeks, and found when he increased his water intake to the 64 ounces or more a day, he experienced increased energy levels, improved appetite, less back pain, and improved concentration.     

Many people inadvertently suffer from mild dehydration (2. Martin) .  Although we get water from the foods and beverages we intake, our body can use much, much more.  Our bodies are made up of roughly 60-70% water and it is essential for homeostasis and balancing the bodies internal systems to support functioning. 

Alternative Rx Solutions members can benefit greatly from increased intake of water.  Cottonmouth is very familiar to those that use medical marijuana.  It is a sure sign of dehydration.  If you get cottonmouth, be sure to immediately wet your whistle with water.  Even though the 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water cannot be substantiated by scientific evidence, we at Alternative Rx Solutions think it’s a good idea anyway!  


 (1) taken from http://jasn.asnjournals.org. Published ahead of print on April 2, 2008, J Am Soc Nephrol 19: 1041-1043, 2008
 (2) taken from http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Janet_Martin. March 25, 2010.