New Study: Drinking Water May Have Little Benefit

I always thought drinking lots of water would improve our health also. I did know that water was good for our complexion though. My aunt is an estitician and everytime I get a facial with her she reminds me to consume lots of water after to flush out the toxins, massage therapists also recommend this after a massage. Since it doesn't hurt to drink that much water, I guess I'll keep drinking 8 glasses or more a day.

Yeah, I read an article about the myths of drinking eight glasses of water was better for you than not. Well, I think it is still a good idea to drink water anyway. With all the stuff that is in sodas, energy drinks, and artificial "juices," people are better off. Instead of trying to go on a diet with diet soda and consume artifical sugar, drink something more nutritious like real fruit juice. There are so many options of what to drink that so many people choose the wrong ones. I believe water is good for a lot of things, so more people should try the myth ans stop complaining how water tastes so plain. The idea to drink liquids is to stay hydrated, so drinking soda definitely does not help.

Two months ago I started going to an esthetician to just take care of my skin. The first thing I was asked was "How many glasses of water do you drink in a day?" Erm... just like your mentioned it on the article, I drink coke all the time. I used to drink coke twice a day and zero water. I know water is tasteless, but just the thought of having lunch or dinner with water repulses me. I told my doctor about this and he immediately told me to start drinking 8 glasses of water a day, or 8 bottles of water. Well, the first day I tried it, I thought I was going to die and by just looking at the water made me want to run away. I drank 5 bottles of the Nestlé Pure Life water and it was a total nightmare for me. I know 8 glasses of water is not the method for me, I couldn't stand it and since I only weight 115 lbs, my body can't handle it. But since the day I started my little experiment I've seen that I can't go on a day without drinking water. Sometimes I find myself walking to the fridge and getting a bottle of water without thinking it. I guess I got used to it and now I'm enjoying a healthy lifestyle. And it does work for your skin!! You don't have to drink 8 glasses of water, but you sure have to drink water during the day.

All I know is that dehydration has no affiliation with fun whatsoever. I will continue to drink as much water as I can stand a day. Although im glad to hear the recommended amount isn't concrete. I drink alot of water but if I actually reach 8 glasses nature calls too often.

Water was not my favorite drink when I was younger because water doesn't taste anything and I would rather choose to drink juice or soda. But my thought changed after I watch a show on TV a couple years ago. It said that drinking water can clear up our brain and help us think better, and only water will do, juice, soda, or soups don't count. This method works for me; I see the difference between to drink water and to drink coffee while I study for an exam. If I drink coffee, I will only help to keep me awake, but if I drink water, it helps me to think better and remember the materials faster. Therefore, I think water is necessary in our everyday life. Although it will only benefit a little to our health, but I am sure that there must be some other benefits that water is giving us.

The conclusion in this study is very hard to believe. So they say don't drink excessive amounts of water because it's unnecessary? But they go on to say that those who drank more water experienced fewer header, improved metabolism and healthier kidneys. They do a very poor job of supporting their findings.

According to the latest statistics more than 75% of people suffer from dehydration. Though, scientists claim that we do not need to consume extra water for there is enough liquid even in the solid products we eat. On the other hand, water is the reference point for mankind as we originated from liquid. Moreover, our body is made up of 85% of water. So, I agree with the author that several extra glasses of water will not make harm to anyone, it can only helps our kidneys. To my mind the number of 8 glasses is exaggerated. We can limit ourselves with 3-4 glasses of water. Another thing is that it is very harmful to drink colored or fizzy drinks – they can dehydrate our body or even poison it.