At last, agreement on hydration.

[OldWiseGuy]

Many were appalled and critical when I said I don't drink water (perhaps a half a glass per day). I get all my hydration from food and coffee.

Why drinking water all day long is not the best way to stay hydrated

 

[bèlla]

I drink six ounces of cold brewed coffee. But I consume lots of water. I appreciate its benefits for my body and skin. Good diet is reflected in our appearance and often enhances the face and décolletage. It is possible to drink too much water but I see noticeable differences in my skin when I’m lacking. The brightness and dew are muted.

 

[mmksparbud]

While drinking over as gallon of water a day may not be necessary, even harmful, does not mean that getting your liquids from just the food you eat and a little bit of other fluids is what is best for your health. It is going to cause you problems on down the line. The kidneys quite simply need fluids to work efficiently. I was a dialysis tech for 20 years. They end up fixated on fluids for they are not allowed to drink more than 1 liter of fluids a day--including water that is in their food for cooking--such as in oatmeal, rice and everything. That's because their kidneys are not working and they will retain the water which can move from the tissues into their lungs and heart. Normal kidneys will not work efficiently on low water---you'll live, get by, but sooner or later---you will have problems. It takes a lot of water not just for the kidneys to work, but for the skin and other organs to function, even your eyes. Dialysis patients suffer from dry, at times very itchy skin because of the low fluids. The eyes will dry with not enough water causing vision problems on down the road--cataracts worsen and macular degeneration. Good luck---you will need it.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

While drinking over as gallon of water a day may not be necessary, even harmful, does not mean that getting your liquids from just the food you eat and a little bit of other fluids is what is best for your health. It is going to cause you problems on down the line. The kidneys quite simply need fluids to work efficiently. I was a dialysis tech for 20 years. They end up fixated on fluids for they are not allowed to drink more than 1 liter of fluids a day--including water that is in their food for cooking--such as in oatmeal, rice and everything. That's because their kidneys are not working and they will retain the water which can move from the tissues into their lungs and heart. Normal kidneys will not work efficiently on low water---you'll live, get by, but sooner or later---you will have problems. It takes a lot of water not just for the kidneys to work, but for the skin and other organs to function, even your eyes. Dialysis patients suffer from dry, at times very itchy skin because of the low fluids. The eyes will dry with not enough water causing vision problems on down the road--cataracts worsen and macular degeneration. Good luck---you will need it.

The more unhealthy you are the more water you need and vice versa. A healthy body is an excellent manager of hydration. An unhealthy body needs more water. If you are in the medical field you are dealing with unhealthy bodies.

I'm 79 and in very good general health, although I have had my bumps, and I have a developing cataract (runs in my family but mine has come much later than others). Also my skin has always itched, even when I was guzzling a gallon of water per day. I blame it on the long hot showers I take.

 

[RDKirk]

I drink six ounces of cold brewed coffee. But I consume lots of water. I appreciate its benefits for my body and skin. Good diet is reflected in our appearance and often enhances the face and décolletage. It is possible to drink too much water but I see noticeable differences in my skin when I’m lacking. The brightness and dew are muted.

Interestingly, I had onbce begun to suffer from what I thought was psorisasis on my back. It had gotten rough, scaly, and intensely itchy.

For other reasons, I dramatically increased my water intake, drinking a thirty-ounce container four times a day (including through the night).

The surprising result was that my back cleared up.

 

[bèlla]

Also my skin has always itched, even when I was guzzling a gallon of water per day. I blame it on the long hot showers I take.

The skin is drier with age. You can address the issue at home by sloughing with a brush and salt scrub. You’d follow with a cool rinse and body cream with shea butter or coconut oil. You need something rich that will hydrate the skin. You can get similar treatments at a spa. Sometimes they’re included in a body wrap.

If you opt for the home route make you alter between a salt and sugar scrub. The latter is for polishing. It amplifies the skin’s natural glow. I make my own scrubs and butters. But I’d recommend organic options or vegan options if you’re purchasing them.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

The skin is drier with age. You can address the issue at home by sloughing with a brush and salt scrub. You’d follow with a cool rinse and body cream with shea butter or coconut oil. You need something rich that will hydrate the skin. You can get similar treatments at a spa. Sometimes they’re included in a body wrap.

If you opt for the home route make you alter between a salt and sugar scrub. The latter is for polishing. It amplifies the skin’s natural glow. I make my own scrubs and butters. But I’d recommend organic options or vegan options if you’re purchasing them.

I use the old fashion solution. I rake my back with a bamboo back scratcher until it turns red with tiny broken blood vessels, which hydrates my skin and relieves the itch. Works great (but if I had someone to rub some of that stuff on my back I wouldn't complain).

 

[mmksparbud]

The more unhealthy you are the more water you need and vice versa. A healthy body is an excellent manager of hydration. An unhealthy body needs more water. If you are in the medical field you are dealing with unhealthy bodies.

I'm 79 and in very good general health, although I have had my bumps, and I have a developing cataract (runs in my family but mine has come much later than others). Also my skin has always itched, even when I was guzzling a gallon of water per day. I blame it on the long hot showers I take.

Yes--like I said, some people can get away with it, however, very few do not end up with problems from it. Esp. when dealing with elimination. And yes, I was dealing with unhealthy bodies. You might not have had those "bumps" along the way with more fluids--you did drink more fluids for a while at least. Hope you stay healthy.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Yes--like I said, some people can get away with it, however, very few do not end up with problems from it. Esp. when dealing with elimination. And yes, I was dealing with unhealthy bodies. You might not have had those "bumps" along the way with more fluids--you did drink more fluids for a while at least. Hope you stay healthy.

Elimination is a good indicator of proper hydration, and I have great elimination. My bumps aren't associated with dehydration but a rather poor diet over a long period of time, some carelessness, and exposure to someone else's disease.

 

[bèlla]

I use the old fashion solution. I rake my back with a bamboo back scratcher until it turns red with tiny broken blood vessels, which hydrates my skin and relieves the itch. Works great (but if I had someone to rub some of that stuff on my back I wouldn't complain).

I’m much too delicate for your method! ~lol

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I’m much too delicate for your method! ~lol

I wouldn't use it on you.

 

[bèlla]

I wouldn't use it on you.

Of course not. I’m meant to be pampered and spoiled. Not flayed! ;-)

 

[mmksparbud]

I’m much too delicate for your method! ~lol

Me too, esp. after my colon cancer surgery---I can easily become dehydrated. And that can shut down the kidneys.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

water

... (showers/ unfiltered) .... OFTEN causes itching because of the poisons in the tap water, admitted across the country.....

ALSO, the way you describe it, it is LIKELY you are dehydrated, and dehydration can cause itching also....

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Me too, esp. after my colon cancer surgery---I can easily become dehydrated. And that can shut down the kidneys.

Be aware that caffeine (in coffee, chocolate, et al) may cause (frequently) symptoms (and problems) of dehydration.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

... (showers/ unfiltered) .... OFTEN causes itching because of the poisons in the tap water, admitted across the country.....

ALSO, the way you describe it, it is LIKELY you are dehydrated, and dehydration can cause itching also....

I have a shower filter (installing a new cartridge this month in fact). It's only my back that itches, which I blame on my long hot showers, and my aging skin. I get enough fluids. My back only itches in the evening after my shower. And it's not a serious problem.

 

[Hazelelponi]

Be aware that caffeine (in coffee, chocolate, et al) may cause (frequently) symptoms (and problems) of dehydration.

leave my chocolate alone.. thank you..

hahaha

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

leave my chocolate alone.. thank you..

hahaha

I do , I do leave it alone - (usually) - ,, one chocolate bar was enough to precipitate an asthma attack long before I knew it was because of dehydration. .....

i.e. drink enough distilled water so the chocolate/ caffeine doesn't cause troubles....

 

[Hazelelponi]

I do , I do leave it alone - (usually) - ,, one chocolate bar was enough to precipitate an asthma attack long before I knew it was because of dehydration. .....

i.e. drink enough distilled water so the chocolate/ caffeine doesn't cause troubles....

oh a chocolate allergy! I feel sorry for you.. for real.

I like chocolate, I often have a chocolate bar on my bedside table and will have a square at bedtime.. It's yummy.

I stay well hydrated, I believe it's important. I drink bottled spring water, not sure how good that is but it doesn't cause me any issues and my kidneys are functioning at a high level (recently checked that).. and I look younger than I am so yea!

lol..

 

[mmksparbud]

Be aware that caffeine (in coffee, chocolate, et al) may cause (frequently) symptoms (and problems) of dehydration.

Yep--so does alcohol. I stay away from all caffeine--I also react to it very strongly anyway---1/4 of coffee will get my heart rate up too high within 15-20 min. And no matter how early I drink it, it would keep me up all night. I am an avid label reader!