I've never been able to grasp people's hate for water. I crave water consistently. I can drink other beverages, but it will not quench my thirst like water does. People act like that with soda and it blows my mind.
I hate the taste of water unless It is directly from a spring , if you know what I mean . You might say that I am a water connaisseur . Only rarely do I come across a spring so, You could say that I don't really drink water.
I'm from a rural part of Ireland , my grandad had to travel 3 miles to a well on a donkey and cart when he was young to fill barrels with water to bring home. Because of this ,water was used sparingly in his youth. I asked if they drank 2 litres a day, and he just laughed, there was 17 of them living in the house, he said you just had a small glass when you were thirsty , there's no way all 17 could have two litres a day! He survived , he's also 89 !
A neighbor is pushing 80, was born and raised in Greece on a farm. Very similar situation. He can be out in 115° weather digging a ditch and not feel thirsty. He doesn't eat between meals, and he doesn't drink fluids between meals. And he's able to dig ditches at almost 80!
Such a cute story and so nice you get to hang with your grandad at his age! Here in Portugal, a traditionally poor and small country, there were vast rural areas but water wasn't a typical problem (at least for consumption, not for farming), wells and fountains were everywhere.
I listen to Barbara ONeal’s podcasts and find them very helpful. She’s from Australia, a lovely woman with I think ten children. She was talking about drinking water and she said exactly what Dr. Berg said. She suggested to chew on a few grains (or crystals) of Celtic salt, which is known to be very rich in minerals, before drinking water and that will help the water to be absorbed into the cells. She said magnesium is known to be a thirsty mineral that will absorb the water into the cell. Doctors don’t give you this kind of information. I learn more from watching Dr. Berg and Barbara, as well as from reading comments (oh yes) than I do from doctors.
I’ll never forget my coworker came to work - young girl She says to me “I’ve been on this gallon a day water cleanse I feel so terrible.” Once I explained she was flushing her body of all electrolytes and salt and the stuff our body needs, she understood how all that water was doing the opposite of what she wanted.
U need 1oz per 2 lbs of body weight per Day… = 200lb = 200oz of water per day. 1.5 gal per day 100 lbs = .78 gal per day. If you’re athletic or working the heat, you can drink a little more, but don’t drink too much.
I believe adding Celtic sea salt, which is a great source of electrolytes, to water, along with a lemon slice, is a great way to hydrate. I’ve suffered from kidney stones for 20+ years. I’ve been stone free for 5+ yrs now, by doing this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I live in a place where we are lucky enough to have really great and clean water. I remember one New Years Eve where we were stranded in the woods by a massive snow dump. We managed to get to the neighbor’s and they were home. None of us had anything to drink except our wonderful water right out of the creek. We all toasted the new year in water, no one complained.
I'm so glad you made this video! In the last several years I've been having severe weakness etc and at this time last year I had applied for disability. I had been told years ago by a heart Dr that I should never consume salt. He even said that if people would stop consuming salt that he would be without a job. So, I stopped consuming salt altogether. Then I was told that I needed to drink tons of water and that would make me feel better because I must be dehydrated. So I started to do that. My health plumited. I was in and out of the er multiple times per month and rang up bills galore! I was on some blood pressure meds including a diaredic. Now why all those Drs could not figure out what was wrong with me is crazy. I started watching more videos on these subjects, including your videos, and made changes like including some pink salt and cut back the water, plus started taking more potassium and magnesium. I started to feel better within days! I then have continued with more videos and learned that not having a gallbladder has caused some vitamin deficiencies for me. So I take your suppliments. I'm really happy that I found you. You explain thing so well. Last year at this time I thought I was dying and now I feel so much better! Thank you
I was diagnosed with hyponatremia almost 15 years ago - dang me how fast time flies. I was also diagnosed with T2D. Yep, unbearable and unrelievable thirst led my husband to pester me to go to the doc and get tested for diabetes. These days, my thirst regulator, while not exactly broken, it IS quite running like a not fully flattened tire. My body has realized that the only way to let me know I need to hydrate is to give me dry lips.Yes. Dry lips. It takes a minute for me to get the clue, but at least I do. Get the clue. Love your episodes. They are ALWAYS empowering to me with the knowledge, studies, insights and I could go on, but I won't. I have already talked too long. Blessings on you and your wife good sir and may you have an extraordinarily awesome day.
It was always drummed into me that I should drink water several glasses a day but I couldn't. I was told if I was thirsty, it meant I was really dehydrated. I believe what you say. It can easily be overdone.
This is an option I have chosen to use. I'm not saying mine is the best but have found to work with me. I am a water drinker. I don't drink sugared drinks exept sometimes i may have some sweetened tea (very low with sugar). I like drinking spring water in the bottle. I add a pinch of celtic salt (has 82 natural minerals), shake it up and drink it normally. Yes, every bottle has a pinch of celtic salt. Now, you can also use himalayan salt the same way. At this time I've been ordering the celtic salt on Amazon. My advice also to salt users at the table. Throw away the regular table salt you've been using and use either himalayan or celtic salt. Table salt has been stripped of it's natural resources and replaced with 2 synthetic minerals. Your body cannot absorb synthetic minerals.
@@MuttahirAbbastable salt, yes. Natural salt, no. Table salt has been stripped of it's natural minerals and replaced with 2 synthetic minerals (iodine and something else) that your body cannot assimilate.
You have the gift of teaching…I love how you explain cell permeability. It makes it easy for even children to understand. Thank you for all you do to educate others in health and well being.
When I was pregnant, I was always thirsty. I would drink minimum a gallon of water a day, yet I always felt dehydrated. I would urinate every 30 minutes and it just felt like the water was not hydrating my body. I had oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid) and was told to keep drinking pure water and no less than a gallon a day which is what I did. Nothing helped until they put an IV on me… now I understand why. Thank you.
I went from drinking 2 bottles of water to 4 1/2 or 5 a day. I can wake up easier now, I have more energy, I'm nicer, and my skin looks so much better. Everyone is different, so you have to do what is best for YOU. Great video Doc
EXACTLY!! thank you sooo much for saying that!! i'm the same way..i actually hardly EVER eat..very little! and i actually FEEL sooo much better! and yes, nicer too..cuz i don't feel "over loaded"..i grew up with parents who watched the clock for "meal time"..and i would never "feel" like eating..but when i did i always felt "blaaah"..didn't like it..was also over weight, but not a lot, but still too much for MY body..i do feel better just doing what my body says to do, and nothing more..thank you sooo much! God bless you tremendously!! 🙏👍🏻😇💜..p.s.- KEEP doing what YOU feel is right for YOU, and NOT what anyone else says..👍🏻😁🙏
As a diabetic patient, I am constantly thirsty. Frequent urination, headaches etc when I do not drink copious amounts (hypoglycemic). Restarting my keto plan after multiple medical injuries, chronic pain, 130 pound weight gain, hospitalizations etc. Thank you Dr. Berg for providing the motivation to reset my health.
a question if you dont mind, is it true that if a diabetic has a cut in his/her leg, the situation can get to the point of having to amputate the leg? Because where i live, i see many many diabetic persons who lost one or both legs.
My husband will be happy when I tell him that he will not have to drink so much water. I was always pushing him to drink, drink. Thank you soo much for the excellent information.
This just reminded me of something, I completely changed my health habits by finding out book called The 23 Former Doctor Truths by Lauren Clark. It was censored on multiple platforms.
Being an athlete in South Florida the difference between drinking plain water and water with electrolytes is night and day. You MUST use electrolytes in water to prevent heat exhaustion. The electrolyte powder I use is LMNT which contains zero sugar.
agree with that, I did mountain bike racing, which is very hard on the body, i used to use Isostar a lot. later... once i found that all the glucose/sugar in it wasn't so good for your teeth, i started drinking water, and hell i was so bloated i could not move in comparison. electrolytes hydrate you so much better.
I so appreciate your etremely helpful information! I get so tired of these endless rants about drinking water all the time. In 2017 I ended up in a coma for 3 days in the hospital with hyponatremia. It was one of the scariest things in my life! My problem is I am always thirsty. I am not pre-diabetic and I'm on healthy keto diet. I am going to go out and buy those test strips you recommend . Thank you again!
I get excessively thirsty when fasting and I know it's sodium related. Soemtimes I am not hungry but will have a soup just to put salt in it. All about electrolytes, smart water or electrolytes water devices are the best. Used to have them
im glad you pointed this out as we are often told alot of rubbish which goes against the grain. ive often had problems drinking water and you get alot of pressure from people who think they know better but they don't know at all. its interesting to understand how the cell electrolytes work. that's what its all about. great advice as always thank you.
Come and hang gutters on a homes when the temperature is above 80 degrees and you will be swilling down the water like crazy! The water my 67 year old brother and I, 57 years old, is distilled, added Trace Minerals and Redmonds SALT. With Trace Minerals and Redmond Salt, it is like we are on fire with so much energy, as we climb up and down ladders most of the time we are at work. Trace Minerals healed my lower back and both of older brothers knee and joint aches. We brothers do not consume any sheese drinks of satan's poisons. Much love to you! Love, 4Truth!
Since I was a child everytime I ran or did physical work, expecially on hot sunny days, I would get dizzy and feel like I was going to pass out. I only realized when I was an adult that it was dehydration and a drink of water instantly made me feel better, even though I didn't feel thirsty at all. So it's good to stay hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty, especially on hot days or during physically demanding work or exercise. As a child, I rarely drank water I only drank sugary soft drinks.
I always never understood all the water - but like a sheep I bought my gallon jug and tried … I felt like I was literally poisoning my body and I gave up Seeing this confirms let your body tell you what it needs. Thank you Dr B. I love ALL your videos they are informative and needed
Agree with the general premise. I just might add that as Dr. Berg was saying, working out and hot weather really changes the equation. I've heard thirst described as a lagging indicator, so you might be sweating like crazy long before you get thirsty. I get pounding headaches after sweating really hard, sometimes even nausea and vomiting, so if I know I'm going to have prolonged exposure to hot weather or am going to do a long intense workout, the easiest way for me to avoid those massive headaches and other symptoms is to pre-hydrate. Overall, I agree that if you're sitting indoors all day in climate-controlled environments then you shouldn't force yourself to drink, but in really hot weather or during workouts you probably don't want to wait to get thirsty.
Same here! I need to drink tons of water or else I get headaches if I'm in the sun doing work. So I've learned now to just drink as much water as possible before, during, and after any intense activity in the sun. No more headaches, also hydration bladders make it so much easier to keep drinking all day.
I totally agree .Im a plumber in South Louisiana and during our hot and very humid summers my water intake will be between 1-2 gallons a day . And in drinking that I only pee once or twice during work everything else is sweated out .All day outdoor physical labor you have to stay hydrated .But when it cools down I only drink a couple glasses of water a day .
Also you need more water if you are losing weight. I can tell when my metabolism has increased (after detoxing etc.) when I wake up a couple times a night with a dry mouth & craving water. I need to drink a glass of water every 3 hours and still wake up thirsty. Water helps with metabolism and also with detoxing.
I only drink water when I feel to do so and I live in a tropical region where temperature reach up to 33 c. I was told to drink water regularly but I couldn't. Now I have found the right explanation for that. THANK YOU A LOT.
Such an awesome video with important facts. My first time watching a year later. I had a cousin ending up in an ER a few years ago, related to drinking too much water. What I love about Dr. Berg is his repeated information in videos; started me making sure I get electrolytes daily. In foods when possible. Thank you Dr. Berg.
Great topic. Yesterday my 85 year old aunt went to the cardiologist for some tests he also said she should not drink as much as she did and not drinking if not thirsty. Dr Berg is such a good doctor, he explains every topic in a way we understand it easy. Thank you! Yvonne
Great advice Doc., but one important point. Many older adults as they age lose their thirst response. Dehydration amongst the elderly is a major problem and potentially dangerous. Postural hypotension can be a major cause of falls in the elderly, especially late at night rising to go to the bathroom or getting off the toilet. Falling in the bathroom can result in serious injury in the already frail. I’ve seen it result in major head trauma.
My mom basically died of dehydration. She had a stroke so they had to mix her water with thickener and it tasted horrible. I bought flavors for her water and she indicated it was better but she could still taste it. They knew she wasn’t drinking much but she totally quit drinking…she just dumped her water on the floor. I wasn’t allowed in during that entire time, from her stroke to her death, because of the pandemic so I had to rely on her assisted living facility to tell me what was going on. Her kidneys, organs shut down.
Yes Dr. Your right because my brother almost died last week and put into hospital because he was drinking to much water! And it did something to his potassium levels dropped below normal- he's gonna be alright 🙏
Yes you can die from drinking too much water. In severe cases, water intoxication can cause seizures, brain damage, a coma, and even death. Bottom line: Drinking too much water can increase the pressure inside the skull. This can cause various symptoms and, in severe cases, become fatal.
My doctor was still on the 8 glasses kick the last time we talked about hydration. This was an eleven minute video. I challenge anyone to get their doctor to talk to them for eleven minutes about just hydration. This is where we live in American health care hence the extreme value of this video. Thank you.
If you have a doctor that doesn't first talk about diet and lifestyle before talking about medicines, then you need a new doctor. It's the Americanized Sickcare industry folks, don't expect cures, expect prolonged ailments. Same thing with my friend who used heroin for about 2 years starting 10 years ago. He's been on suboxone ever since. I asked him why they haven't weened him off yet after this long, and he said because he doesn't want too and is still addicted.
Word of warning. I had a coworker who was a super jock. This was in Florida. He was out riding a bike and drinking lots and lots of water. Because he overdid it, he fell into a coma for seven years before he died. It was a terrible loss. Dr. Berg is making a very important point. Heed it well.
@@MadameBraynDamaj if you sweat alot like cycling or other cardio. You lose a lot of salt with that sweat. If you drink normal water you dilute the remaining electrolytes even more in your body. Had the same Problem once. Almost Fell uncouncious during treadmill. I only drink my homemade electrolyte drink now. Way better
Thank you for the insight. As a muslim currently fasting 16-17 hours a day with no food or water, it really is incredible to see how quickly the body adjusts and how little it needs to thrive. In fact I have more energy during the fast then I do whilst regularly eating meals throughout the day. Over consumption of anything will always be destructive. Our Prophet PBUH would fast regularly and never eat to his fill. Consuming moderately would alleviate many of the issues we face both personally but also on a wider communal scale.
Many foods (real food: vegetables and fruit) consist of a lot of water. Plus they contain those electrolytes as well. Eating the right things + drinking only when your thirsty is the key.
Bought your electrolyte solution. Think it literately saved my life. Was having severe constipation and pain on my right side. After really rehydrating with it I’m feeling so much better
He says fruit juice dehydrates you, but a few years ago, my mom's tennis coach gave us some articles citing research that showed that a roughly half and half mix of fruit juice and water hydrated more efficiently than plain juice or plain water. I found it very helpful, along with the advice to sip often rather than gulping a lot infrequently.
This is false, God has design everything we need to stay hydrated from water, and electrolytes from fructose! This what doctors dont want you to know. They give you fructose IV when you and dehydrated in hospital. Fruit sugar is natural
he was talking about refined sugar fruit juice not freshly squeezed juice cause if he talking about electrolytes fruit is probably our best source for it it. its kinda confusing and makes you feel like you shouldn't drink anything,
Were these studies done under a certain context? For instance, I wouldn't be shocked if Gatorade was actually more hydrating during exercise than plain water due to sugar and electrolyte depletion. However, that fact wouldn't justify drinking it all day long. Also, population, type of exercise, and drink composition could all generate a larger difference in impact for some groups than drink vs no-drink in other groups It should also be noted that the likes coca-cola/minute maid, welches, and other "juice" brands produce alot of drinks and put their foot on the scale of science regularly. I'm not necessarily making any definitive claims, just that science is more complex than the ways people most often use it
For decades it has always been water for me. Lemon makes canker sores on my tongue. Today, I am going to try the salt and lemon. Tried it and I really think I can get into this. Also really love hylands tissue salts. They call them bio plasm now. Tissue salts and magnesium baths with borax and red mills baking soda. Thanks for all of your info. mister, you know a lot.
Even when I tried to make an effort of this "drink water all day mania" I usually forgot my water bottle or forgot to drink the contents and felt guilty. Thanks for validating what my body always told me " drink when thirsty and at other times use your common sense".
The most accurate way to determine how hydrated you are is urine color and output. If the color is darker and you urinate less frequently then you should increase your fluid intake. Especially if you are excercising, just because you are not thirsty doesn't mean you are hydrated and good to go.
@@vaitomanocu5562 especially since sometimes being thirsty can already indicate signs of dehydration in sum cases. I can tell when I need water even when I’m not necessarily thirsty
@@vaitomanocu5562 I think that is good but not completely accurate for all. My urine is almost always perfect, even in days I'm not fully hydrated. This is why he mentions urine _density_ toward the end of this video as a better indicative measure.
eat more salt then you will be thirstier, no one talks about how most people don't eat enough salt that why people aren't thirsty. I would aim for about 3000mg if your not active thats the global average. Every hour of sweat is 1700 mg about so you got to replace that for every hour out.
In Australia it has always been to drink two litres a day of H20 (about 8 glasses). Only recently it has been reported by the relevant Medical authority that this does not apply anymore. Really difficult to understand how even simple things are messed up in the first place. I am a big water drinker, in particular when it gets past those 100 degree days.
Because new tests and new areas of science are always being explored. Remember, there was a time when people didn't realize that thermometers filled with Mercury could be toxic. People to this day will still swallow tapeworms for weight loss if they get desperate enough. People didn't realize the massive doses of radiation from older televisions and computer monitors were bad for you. Besides, do you really think "big water" wants it known that you could consume LESS of their overpriced plastic leeched crap and be just fine?
Depens on what you are doing, temp, but also humidity of the air. If air humidity is high, your body cant cool well, bc most heat is extracted by the state change from liquid to gas, which then cant happen well. So you only sweat more. Which dehydrates you more, so you need to drink more. Dry heat is much easier on the system than wet heat. For instance the US east coast is very humid usually, bc of humid air coming in from the ocean. Much easier on the west coast of the US, where humidity is usually a lot lower. Same for the Europe/Asia continent, where it is easier in western Europe. As for Australia, it will also depend on which coast you are. Where the prevailing winds come from. Land wind is dry. Ocean wind humid.
I use my Urine Color as a gauge for my hydration. the darker the yellow the more I need to hydrate. Great advice as always Doc. I will try to add more electrolytes
Fun fact, if you eat a whole bunch of blueberries, u may see a shade of purple in ur urine. Recently found that out for myself lol. I was getting paranoid, until i was able to backtrack n figure out why. Don't overdose on blueberries people... Everything in moderation.
Dr. Berg always so thorough and informative. Breaking down the facts so, the masses can understand. You're the doctor I always wanted and needed, thank you. 🙏❤
Research God's time/calendar in Genesis 1:14. God MAY allow “The Powers To Be “ to enforce some type of “Sabbath Law” to see if we will keep His law or no before He delivers His scattered people from the nations. How can the true Sabbath be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, etc, if we are commanded by God in Genesis 1:14 to let the lights in heaven be for days, years, etc.? Besides, the beginning of God's months start with the new moon days. The Gregorian Calendar hanging on our walls, in our houses, do not start it’s months with the new moon day as the scriptures testify. The new moon day falls anywhere and everywhere on that time/calendar....How can the beginning of the month start in the midst of a month or, how can the first day of the month also be the seventh day Sabbath? God has three category of days, the new moon day, the six work days and the Sabbath day, they never, ever, overlaps each other. Ezekiel 46:1-3, 2 Kings 4:17-23. Look at the scriptures in Genesis 7:11, Genesis 8:4,5,13,14 and tell me what and whose time/calendar is being used here? We must abandon our traditions, stop worshiping God in vain and do things God’s way. Let us not deceive ourselves, there will be no good reward for keeping man’s doctrines in the place of what God commands. We make God's Word of none effect when we cling to our traditions. Mark 7 COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE!
Fantastic information! Boy have we been steered wrong. Need to revisit your video to remember the particulars. Especially the low sodium aspect. That is hardly addressed and so serious. Thank you
Concerning the hydration of the body I believe it is quite personal, depending on climate, exercise and the food we eat. Somebody eating big salads and "wet" food will require less water. For example eating saulty and spicy food will require more water. It all depends how live and what we do. The only thing we can do is watch how we feel and act accordingly.
I‘m an MD, Naturopath and Nutritionist. Best way is to drink one glass of fluoride free water before and after each meal. When you eat 70% local fruits and vegetables you need about 1.5 liter water daily.
@@Mack98421 Thanks for asking. 1500ml divided by 6 glasses is 250ml per glass. That's enough for any healthy person in any climate. Exception if the person is exercising intensively then 1800 ml is required. If the person eats an additional 70% of local fruit and vegetables, the best of all possibilities is achieved. I have sporadically tested over the years whether the claims are correct that you should drink far more than 1500 ml, around 2-3 liters a day. In any case, it was wrong. Only some kidney and heart failure should drink less than 1500 ml a day.
I think part of the issue is that so many people are drinking filtered/bottled water where all the electrolytes have been removed. Also, we've been told for all too many years how unhealthy salt in our diets is. I wish people really were told more about how important the sodium/potassium balance really is. Most of us don't come close to getting the 1.5 to 2 grams of potassium per day.
@Ken You made a really good point Ken. Ultimately it’s about the balance of water with salt, potassium and magnesium. It’s cliché to say but like so many things in life it’s about BALANCE.
I do not give a damn for diets, as they are all biased agenda peddling rather than based upon facts, yes, even diets that are needed due to disorders and allergies.
That's why you get mineral water or well water. I've been to one of the factory of a certain bottled manufacturer here and they do actually use natural spring water and just UV blast them, no RO involved so I am sure the minerals are still in the water. The taste is different too from RO water. I also drink boiled well water from my property and I don't even have to filter it because it's so clear.
@1:56 So well explained, and no doctors ever mentioned yet (as much as I know) about this particularity. I know it's true, as my blood pressure goes down to 95/ 60 the days I drink too much water, and I consequently feel dizzy.
I know how electrolyte imbalance feels. Drinking water would make my stomach burn and I started having heartburns. Craving for salt also increased. Solved easily by less water and more electrolytes by ORS.
Dr. Berg, I am a runner. Ran my first marathon this past December. During my training I was continually advised by different expert runners to not wait until you're thirsty to drink during the run. There reasoning is that during the race you're past dehydration if you drink when you're thirsty. What's your thoughts on this in the middle of the race? I appreciate your channel. You've really changed my life. 30lbs down, healthy gut, and great energy. All because I listened to you.
Before your race, you should practice a hydration plan during your training. What type of drink will you consume, how much, and what signals does your body give you. Then during the race, you should stick to that plan closely, allowing for minor deviations due to factors like aid station placement, temperature on race day, or whatever. You also don't want to overconsume fluids during a race because it can lead to unwanted bathroom stops, or outright gastric distress. Remember, running is only one part of your training plan.
Thank you for shedding light on the complexities of hydration and providing valuable insights to maintain optimal health. Your thorough explanation has empowered viewers to make more informed choices about their hydration habits, ensuring overall well-being and vitality.
Im in shock! I have these problems since years and I never thought about this problem as I was drinking so mich.. my mouth feels always really dry and I think automatically that I need to drink.. you save a lot of lifes! Thank you Mr. Berg!
I received your own brand electrolytes from amazon a few days ago. I have to say it tastes fantastic,and I look forward to having as part of my carb free diet Many thanks Gary Cowan
I’m a roofer in Florida. Tried everything over the years. Now I make my own. I put 12 ounces of water, 1/2 tsps of salt, and pure lemon juice. Mix it up good. I drink 4-5 a day and I’m good to go
@@snk6795 Pink H salt does not bother your blood pressure. Controls high blood pressure as it is lower in sodium than table salt. Contrary to regular salt, pink Himalayan salt does not dehydrate you. In fact it aids with hydration as it helps maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure in your body.
Great topic. It raised several thoughts in my mind: a. Glucose molecules as a staple of sugar, break down into 16 molecules of water. So, 'dehydration' seems less of an issue than eating adequate food, or doing strenuous exercise that demands more fluids that your body can release. So, it strikes me that 'exercise demands water simply to cool you', inside or out. b. I'm reminded of an old lady on a bus who said that 'she eats apples when she travels because it doesn't make her pee'. The lesson here seems to be that metabolic reduction of apple sugars is compatible with one's transpiration rates; whereas drinking water seems to 'upset one's hydration balance' and result in one's need to pee. c. I don't really have a 'strong thirst', and I'm a pretty relaxed guy. I do a lot of exercise, but its walking 2-3 times a day, that doesn't make me sweat. I do find though that I get headaches due to dehydration, relieved by water. Admittedly, I do drink morning coffee and tea through the day, with sugary biscuit, so some link there I guess. d. I'm interested in the link between dehydration and climate. I just went from cold (16degC) NZ to 24degC T-shirt weather Sydney, and I was surprised that I was not peeing like I do in NZ, despite drinking a lot of water, and alcohol, and morning coffee, some tea. You were going to discuss 'better ways of hydrating' I thought, but I didn't hear it I think. I guess I kind of expected you to talk about apples, or fruits, as a way of hydrating. There was I think some wisdom in that 75yo lady's suggestion.
Me(72yrs) and a partner(65yrs) go gold prospecting in the desert, usually in the Arizona desert. Our backpack weight is a concern. We carry 4 bottles of water and 1 bottle of electrolytes each per day. We use the electrolytes only if we 'feel' dehydrated. After seeing this, I think we will modify our strategy. thanks Dr. Berg
In various circles, the common phrase is that "if one/you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated", so they push the non-stop drinking of water. Water & electrolytes are both used a great deal in those circles, to acknowledge the necessity of certain salts for staying hydrated.
When I was in basic training in Alabama during the height of summer and the temperature would exceed 100 degrees daily, our drill sergeants would make us put salt packets in our water canister before a hike, it was the norm; I never fell out or fainted, but a few guys didn’t always make it and had to be rushed to the hospital, not sure if it was heat exhaustion or dehydration but the salt seemed to work out for the majority of us.
This is definitely good to know. I agree spring water is the best. Drinking to much purified water can dilute important minerals. A lot of people don’t know that and I appreciate this video. But everyone is different and needs to listen to their body and health needs. Spring water is the best tho and adding fruit to water doesn’t hurt as well. I love water and am thirsty quite a bit but everyone has diff needs so don’t listen to just one video. Do your own research
Exactly! ❤ And if you feel too much of any of those, you probably have some nutrients deficiency, take bigger doses of them with their cofactors and get back to balance / homeostasis 😊 If too much thirsty: have electrolytes. If too much hungry have more proteins and animal fat, and some bile salts. Not hungry: Niacin and Zinc. If often feeling sad, make sure to get l-tryptophan, l-tyrosine, vitamin C (or at least ascorbic acid), B6, magnesium, D3, L-theanine, B12... If too much happy, just share it. If too much tired, take a CoQ10, PQQ, ALCAR (or at least l-carnitin), Niacin, B1, B9, B12, l-Taurine, l-creatine, and some Caffeine to counterbalance. If too much stressed out or insomnia: B1, B6, l-theanine, GABA, Magnesium, l-glycine, l-glutamine And always get enough zinc.
Being in Pulmonary Care, I think the breathing Idea is best of All... LOL. "Drink beer when thirsty", if it is 5 O'clock somewhere. Oh hell..., I'm 2 hours early today.
Dr.Berg, I just want to thank you for providing such valuable and much needed information. I've often wondered just what we're really doing to ourselves with our intake,and how things have been taken for granted or just assumed. You explain things clearly and concisely,again thank you.
When I was a kid and had gastroenteritis, they said that drinking sport drinks could cause inflammation in your brain and be dangerous. I love that nowadays we have this wonderful information available to understand the mechanisms and avoid urban myths
I stopped drinking a lot of water because I noticed I started going to the bathroom too much, not necessary, I also didn't feel like I was that thirsty and just forcing myself was not good.
If your pee is always clear, then you might drink too much. In the morning it is usually not of course. I think it's easy to adjust. Very light colors during the day should be best.
Thank you for the education, Dr. Berg. I know that when my body tells me it wants a drink, the water tastes like nectar. At those times, I drink my fill and my body truly feels refreshed. I'm glad to know that I can continue to drink water like this, rather than force-drinking 8 glasses a day. I think it's important to allow my body to tell me when, since it's working correctly. Blessings to you!
I've heard of people drinking a gallon a day. That seem like way to much but they say they feel better and it helps them to not eat snakes throughout the day. Between the water and not snacking they are losing weight. I'm sure it helps with digestion.
You look great with the beard! Much younger, too! I may not have facial hair to enjoy different looks, but eating and being healthy has definitely changed the way I look!! Thank you for your contribution in educating us to all look and feel better!
I've always thought that different body sizes, types, etc required differing amounts of water to be adequately hydrated, despite what many health professionals say. And drinking more than four glasses of water a day tends to make me feel ill. Thanks Dr Berg for your insight.
imo this is true for almost anything health-wise. Everyone's bodies are so different that you can't make any rigid rules about needing "x amount of ____" because it really varies so much from person to person. Some people are so different they're practically different species
I’m an ex long distance runner and as a hiker have also spent long days walking in hot conditions. As a result I have studied a wide range of advice on hydration, over decades. This video is much better than most although there are a couple of issues. Firstly electrolytes from food are mentioned but we also get fluid from food. Also most research I have read acknowledges that although beer, coffee etc are diuretics the actual amount you consume particularly from tea and coffee can more than compensate for the diuretic factor. One constant in everything I have read is however, precisely what is said here in that over hydration can be as dangerous as under hydration. Despite this many personal trainers in gyms still advise constant drinking in gym sessions and even in winter many participants wander round with often tanker sized water containers. Basically I drink when I’m thirsty but do hydrate more if exercising in hot conditions. I drink water, tea, some ‘healthy’ drinks with natural ingredients but not colas, fruit juices etc. I don’t drink high sugar rubbish. At now 74 I still hike, walk a lot and do strength training 3 or 4 times a week and I have never had a hydration problem even running marathons in hot summer conditions.
Dr. Berg, my sister and I watch just about every one of your videos, and the one on B1 deficiency was especially a blessing to us. We love you and the wonderful information you are providing to all of us. 💗💗💗 You are a true physician who imparts a broad range of excellent knowledge of the human body. 🤗
I am so thankful to have discovered this person’s website! His presentations are so pertinent to my needs and so simple to understand. Thank you for all your efforts to reach out to people who need the information you are providing!
I wish more people would construct RUclips videos like yours. You begin with a pertinent question related to a life concern. In the "show more" section, you break down your video into parts with convenient links, Next, you give a brief, written synopsis of your video. You then give a brief bio about yourself. Your video is good too. Subscribed.
Absolutely true. There was a short time when I decided to force myself to drink upwards of 2 litres of water daily. It felt uncomfortable, I got shivers and felt cold, I got constipated, and psychologically, I got more anxious and depressed. These symptoms disappeared when I resumed consuming fluids according to my thirst.
Yeah, same here, except for the constipation (because I take magnesium). Whenever I overdo it on water, it almost always throws me out of balance and causes mild dehydration. I can literally see/feel my skin shrivel up sometimes and my face/body loses that "plumpness" as my body desperately tries to compensate for too much water.
As a 70 years old I can not agree more with your wisdom about the water intake and everything else. Heartfelt thanks to you from me, who does not have a kidney or any other health problems. 😊 Again, and again for your honesty!
My body generally doesn't alert me about being "thirsty". I could go the whole day without drinking. That's a problem. By the end of the day I would get a real headache. So yeah I need to force myself to drink.
Had a paramedic tell us that if we drink anything with electrolytes that Pedialyte (for children) was 100% better than Gatorade or anything like that. He also said if we did have only the sports drink, to dilute it with water. He told us this after we had to call an ambulance for my daughter who had passed out from heat exhaustion and dehydration. I always felt we should listen to our own bodies needs. I’m not an active person. I don’t need 8 glasses of water a day. I drink when I’m thirsty and I watch my caffeine and sugar intake. That’s what works for me.
@@elizabethperlman6392 AND ONE OF THE 'INGREDIENTS' USED IN GATORADE WAS PROPYLENE GLYCOL...THE SAME INGREDIENT USED TO MAKE ANTIFREEZE. ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ YOUR LABELS.
My husband and I both love your videos. That said, he keeps telling me that YOU said I'm drinking too much water. So let me tell you my points, and I'd really appreciate your feedback. I average about 128 oz a day ( 4 x 32oz bottle ) I eat really clean, no sugar and take supplements like trace minerals. I exercise on average 30 mins a day. The water I drink is from our well and we have a water softener on our system ( salt ). I do drink a cup or two of black coffee each day but other than an occasional Kombucha or coconut water, I only drink water. I hope you will give us some feedback. Thank you for all of your videos 🙌 Quick edit: I have a history of kidney stones
When I look back at my childhood and college days I drank almost no water at all. Only coffee in the morning and once in a while soda. As insane as this sounds, I've had no ill effects.. now just a few cups a day is more than enough. The water companies want you to buy gallons of water each day.
I am 50 in May 2022, and drinking lots of water was a thing when I was a young child. There was even a story of a woman who drank so much water, that her body ballooned right up like a big beach ball.
@@jrstf I grew up in the city. We didn't have air conditioning and put outside every day. As an older person I drink just a common sense amount. I think those who have stories of their pancreas exploding are those who never drank water and drank alcohol often.
My mom and I were just discussing this. She was saying how when she drinks too much watch she feels sick, and I told her she need to drink something to help replenish her electrolytes.
Years ago when i first developed anorexia i remember chugging around 18 cups of water a day. I got so sick. My bladder was almost irreversibly damaged. Rough times
I really appreciate how in depth you go into explaining these health issues. THANK YOU for all your time and effort. youve earned a lifelong listener !!
What I have been pondering: Constipation can be a sign of dehydration or magnesium deficiency, the latter I'm not so sure of. So fruit juices, such as prune, and osmotic laxatives, such as magnesium citrate, work by drawing water in to the intestines. The question is, where is this water coming from? And can this make you even more dehydrated? What are other options?
Try to eat some fiber with each meal. Fruits, vegetables, legumes. Prunes are good. I suggest staying away from over the counter laxatives. They can cause a rebound effect. Stay active by minimally walking.
When I was an Active Duty Marine (1998-1999 timeframe), I wound up with heat stroke during the rifle range. I had been and was up to the incident drinking water and this occurred on day 4 or 5 of the range. And then had to run a PFT about a week later. Heat Exhaustion. The doctor told me it was electrolyte dehydration. I'd been drinking bottled water and was in a desert. So water didn't help. But at that point and time the USMC didn't address electrolytes. Just pushed drink water.
Yup. I was in the Army 2002-2010, same thing. I still hear the sing-song “Drink Water!!” and us pulling out our canteens in basic. We did have sports drinks available to us when I was deployed to Iraq ‘05-‘06 though.
You should explain to your viewers what harvesting to much does to our farmlands and this is why we must supplement since all the value of nutrition used to get out of her food no longer is in our food. I can’t stress, but that’s one of the most important things to learn so we take care of our self accordingly
I had a gallstone stuck in my bile duct for 4 days. I was puking everything up that entered my body. Needless to say I was dehydrated. Went to the ER 2 days in a row. 1st ER had no idea what they were looking for in my blood tests. Third day I went to another ER in a new hospital they did all the same tests and found liver enzymes and bilirubin in my blood. They gave me 5 IV fluid bags of water. I passed the stone over night while I was there and luckily was able to go home.
I can vouch for you dr. Way before I ever heard of fasting back in2012 on an august construction site I suddenly cramped up and barely made it to the truck and almost couldn’t even drive down the turnpike on my way to the hospital. The hospital staff just looked at me stupidly, said I was fine, and asked me why I was working when it was so hot…so I went home for the day. I struggled with this for years until last September when I discovered that (for me) magnesium MUST be present with potassium and salt to make me not cramp up. My overall problem was I was always a huge water drinker, and I still am but thank heavens I don’t cramp anymore.
This is spot on. As a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete (although at my current age of 64, I stick to the half-distances now), I have known for a long time that this "drink water all day" thing was a myth, and actually could hurt you. And the ONLY time I drink sports drinks is during (or maybe right after) a race or long training event. I found out (by trial and error) that if I drank only water during a marathon, I would inevitable cramp put (mostly calves) past 20 miles, but that did not happen if I drank sports drinks (or water supplemented by electrolyte gels) during the race. People need to listen to their bodies. Thirst signals are there for a reason. No need to over-hydrate, and in fact, as pointed out here, it can be dangerous. Interestingly, I have participated in races where they had Coke (or equivalent) as an option at some of the drink stations, and it seemed to help quite a bit. Although that is anecdotal, there are some pro athletes that say the same thing, so...
Just to add one very important point. Your sperm volume depends on how well you stay hydrated. Especially as you get older. People who only drink one or two glasses of water a day and say they don’t need to drink anymore, but then wonder why they’re not ejaculating very much sperm, this is why you need to stay hydrated for obvious reasons.
Honestly, for me this is the best video 2023; I always drink water when Im thristy and a good amount till my stomach says NO. I was not sure about my hydration preference - may or may not be healthy ; when i saw my gym friends moving around all day with a galoonwater bottle. thank you so much Dr. Berg,
I've never been able to grasp people's hate for water. I crave water consistently. I can drink other beverages, but it will not quench my thirst like water does. People act like that with soda and it blows my mind.
I hate the taste of water unless It is directly from a spring , if you know what I mean . You might say that I am a water connaisseur . Only rarely do I come across a spring so, You could say that I don't really drink water.
I can't think of any other liquid that is more refreshing than cold water.
hate to drink water have to force myself.
@@tommyvercetti7326 Real Water like Fiji, Evian etc. None of that stripped down reverse osmosis crap
Because soda has sugar and soda is good. Water is blank. End of story
I'm from a rural part of Ireland , my grandad had to travel 3 miles to a well on a donkey and cart when he was young to fill barrels with water to bring home. Because of this ,water was used sparingly in his youth. I asked if they drank 2 litres a day, and he just laughed, there was 17 of them living in the house, he said you just had a small glass when you were thirsty , there's no way all 17 could have two litres a day!
He survived , he's also 89 !
Thanks for sharing this history of ur grandad i appreciate it
@@valongaming2113 It's interesting isn't it, we only have to look at our elders lifestyles to see how to live long
A neighbor is pushing 80, was born and raised in Greece on a farm.
Very similar situation. He can be out in 115° weather digging a ditch and not feel thirsty. He doesn't eat between meals, and he doesn't drink fluids between meals. And he's able to dig ditches at almost 80!
Such a cute story and so nice you get to hang with your grandad at his age! Here in Portugal, a traditionally poor and small country, there were vast rural areas but water wasn't a typical problem (at least for consumption, not for farming), wells and fountains were everywhere.
@Cora Wahine Wow, your mom was like "YOU forgive ME?! Ok, then..."
I listen to Barbara ONeal’s podcasts and find them very helpful. She’s from Australia, a lovely woman with I think ten children. She was talking about drinking water and she said exactly what Dr. Berg said. She suggested to chew on a few grains (or crystals) of Celtic salt, which is known to be very rich in minerals, before drinking water and that will help the water to be absorbed into the cells. She said magnesium is known to be a thirsty mineral that will absorb the water into the cell.
Doctors don’t give you this kind of information. I learn more from watching Dr. Berg and Barbara, as well as from reading comments (oh yes) than I do from doctors.
Thank you for your comments,I found them very helpful❤!!!! I believe you are exactly right, Dr Berg and Dr O'Neal have been a true blessing to me.
10 kids
Yes, I use Redmond salt in water …great for electrolytes 👍👍
I Love Barbara O'Neall and watch her almost daily. Celtic Salt rules!!
Same here! I'm so thankful for both of them!
I’ll never forget my coworker came to work - young girl She says to me “I’ve been on this gallon a day water cleanse I feel so terrible.” Once I explained she was flushing her body of all electrolytes and salt and the stuff our body needs, she understood how all that water was doing the opposite of what she wanted.
oh gosh that was scary what she was doing, I hope she stopped doing that now and that she's okay.
That’s too much water
U need 1oz per 2 lbs of body weight per Day… = 200lb = 200oz of water per day. 1.5 gal per day
100 lbs = .78 gal per day. If you’re athletic or working the heat, you can drink a little more, but don’t drink too much.
She needs to learn about osmosis. Too much water can damage the kidney.
@@299charles your numbers are wrong. 200 pounds would be 100 ounces if it's 2 for 1.
after being in the hospital for a sepsis infection, I was told to drink lots of water! Which has helped greatly!
I believe adding Celtic sea salt, which is a great source of electrolytes, to water, along with a lemon slice, is a great way to hydrate. I’ve suffered from kidney stones for 20+ years. I’ve been stone free for 5+ yrs now, by doing this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yup! It has 82 different minerals
How did you get kidney stone free how long did it take?
@@magiccheeseballhe just told you order some Celtic sea salt and a lemon slice
@@terenceversace oh thanks i didn't see tbe last part where it said thats what helped i have trouble reading on my phone
@@magiccheeseball no worries I also have a kidney stone so I’m going to try it
"I'm not against water. I drink water, I think you should too."
Excellent advice.
That was kinda weird
@@Youmatter9587 less so in context, but still strange nonetheless.
Lol
@@agentofkariosd1116 it's funny not weird
@@MrTaminomimo of course it's funny!
I live in a place where we are lucky enough to have really great and clean water. I remember one New Years Eve where we were stranded in the woods by a massive snow dump. We managed to get to the neighbor’s and they were home. None of us had anything to drink except our wonderful water right out of the creek. We all toasted the new year in water, no one complained.
I'm so glad you made this video!
In the last several years I've been having severe weakness etc and at this time last year I had applied for disability. I had been told years ago by a heart Dr that I should never consume salt. He even said that if people would stop consuming salt that he would be without a job.
So, I stopped consuming salt altogether.
Then I was told that I needed to drink tons of water and that would make me feel better because I must be dehydrated. So I started to do that. My health plumited. I was in and out of the er multiple times per month and rang up bills galore!
I was on some blood pressure meds including a diaredic.
Now why all those Drs could not figure out what was wrong with me is crazy.
I started watching more videos on these subjects, including your videos, and made changes like including some pink salt and cut back the water, plus started taking more potassium and magnesium.
I started to feel better within days!
I then have continued with more videos and learned that not having a gallbladder has caused some vitamin deficiencies for me. So I take your suppliments.
I'm really happy that I found you. You explain thing so well.
Last year at this time I thought I was dying and now I feel so much better!
Thank you
Without gallbladder you should consider supplementing with enzymes . Mercola has a good one
Doesn't make sense when 1 Dr says one thing and another Dr says something else. Happy to hear you're doing well.
Incredible
Which brand are you using for potassium and magnesium please
@@luckyangel943 mercola h2 tablets are great for magnesium
I was diagnosed with hyponatremia almost 15 years ago - dang me how fast time flies. I was also diagnosed with T2D. Yep, unbearable and unrelievable thirst led my husband to pester me to go to the doc and get tested for diabetes. These days, my thirst regulator, while not exactly broken, it IS quite running like a not fully flattened tire. My body has realized that the only way to let me know I need to hydrate is to give me dry lips.Yes. Dry lips. It takes a minute for me to get the clue, but at least I do. Get the clue. Love your episodes. They are ALWAYS empowering to me with the knowledge, studies, insights and I could go on, but I won't. I have already talked too long. Blessings on you and your wife good sir and may you have an extraordinarily awesome day.
It was always drummed into me that I should drink water several glasses a day but I couldn't. I was told if I was thirsty, it meant I was really dehydrated. I believe what you say. It can easily be overdone.
This is an option I have chosen to use. I'm not saying mine is the best but have found to work with me. I am a water drinker. I don't drink sugared drinks exept sometimes i may have some sweetened tea (very low with sugar). I like drinking spring water in the bottle. I add a pinch of celtic salt (has 82 natural minerals), shake it up and drink it normally. Yes, every bottle has a pinch of celtic salt. Now, you can also use himalayan salt the same way. At this time I've been ordering the celtic salt on Amazon. My advice also to salt users at the table. Throw away the regular table salt you've been using and use either himalayan or celtic salt. Table salt has been stripped of it's natural resources and replaced with 2 synthetic minerals. Your body cannot absorb synthetic minerals.
Isn't salt bad for high blood pressure??
@@MuttahirAbbastable salt, yes. Natural salt, no. Table salt has been stripped of it's natural minerals and replaced with 2 synthetic minerals (iodine and something else) that your body cannot assimilate.
@@prpkyguy Thanks!!
You have the gift of teaching…I love how you explain cell permeability. It makes it easy for even children to understand. Thank you for all you do to educate others in health and well being.
When I was pregnant, I was always thirsty. I would drink minimum a gallon of water a day, yet I always felt dehydrated. I would urinate every 30 minutes and it just felt like the water was not hydrating my body. I had oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid) and was told to keep drinking pure water and no less than a gallon a day which is what I did. Nothing helped until they put an IV on me… now I understand why. Thank you.
IV the brand thing like nunn?
Dr.Berg according to me you have the best channel on RUclips. Thanks for sharing your time, wisdom and care 💖👍
I went from drinking 2 bottles of water to 4 1/2 or 5 a day. I can wake up easier now, I have more energy, I'm nicer, and my skin looks so much better. Everyone is different, so you have to do what is best for YOU. Great video Doc
Are you a meat eater?
You're nicer??
Cups or bottles?
@@ROMVS bottles i guess
EXACTLY!! thank you sooo much for saying that!! i'm the same way..i actually hardly EVER eat..very little! and i actually FEEL sooo much better! and yes, nicer too..cuz i don't feel "over loaded"..i grew up with parents who watched the clock for "meal time"..and i would never "feel" like eating..but when i did i always felt "blaaah"..didn't like it..was also over weight, but not a lot, but still too much for MY body..i do feel better just doing what my body says to do, and nothing more..thank you sooo much! God bless you tremendously!! 🙏👍🏻😇💜..p.s.- KEEP doing what YOU feel is right for YOU, and NOT what anyone else says..👍🏻😁🙏
As a diabetic patient, I am constantly thirsty. Frequent urination, headaches etc when I do not drink copious amounts (hypoglycemic). Restarting my keto plan after multiple medical injuries, chronic pain, 130 pound weight gain, hospitalizations etc. Thank you Dr. Berg for providing the motivation to reset my health.
Diabetic as well
Put yourself on an all fruit diet! look up yahki awakened. He has thousands of healing testimonies & he himself was a diabetic !
hmm i heard keto isnt goood, you should do some research
Why?
a question if you dont mind, is it true that if a diabetic has a cut in his/her leg, the situation can get to the point of having to amputate the leg?
Because where i live, i see many many diabetic persons who lost one or both legs.
Dr Berg is so helpful and knowledgeable ... a leader in the field!
I appreciate your comment! Thank you for your support!
My husband will be happy when I tell him that he will not have to drink so much water. I was always pushing him to drink, drink. Thank you soo much for the excellent information.
This just reminded me of something, I completely changed my health habits by finding out book called The 23 Former Doctor Truths by Lauren Clark. It was censored on multiple platforms.
Thanks for sharing that friend
I love this community
will check it out now
Rachel is such an amazing doctor, its a must-read
@@lukag3155 Yeah samee
It's been years now since I started following what you bring out here and I want to take a minute to say "Thank you".
No problem. Thanks for your support throughout the years.
Being an athlete in South Florida the difference between drinking plain water and water with electrolytes is night and day. You MUST use electrolytes in water to prevent heat exhaustion. The electrolyte powder I use is LMNT which contains zero sugar.
U like it better than liquid iv
How long have you taken LMNT / how many a day . I ask due i have started one packet in the morning before I work in the sun all day in Texas
@@randsp3c709lots of sugar in liquid IV
There’s a sugar free version. That aside it has far less sugar than Gatorade/Powerade etc.
agree with that, I did mountain bike racing, which is very hard on the body, i used to use Isostar a lot. later... once i found that all the glucose/sugar in it wasn't so good for your teeth, i started drinking water, and hell i was so bloated i could not move in comparison. electrolytes hydrate you so much better.
I so appreciate your etremely helpful information! I get so tired of these endless rants about drinking water all the time. In 2017 I ended up in a coma for 3 days in the hospital with hyponatremia. It was one of the scariest things in my life! My problem is I am always thirsty. I am not pre-diabetic and I'm on healthy keto diet. I am going to go out and buy those test strips you recommend . Thank you again!
I get excessively thirsty when fasting and I know it's sodium related. Soemtimes I am not hungry but will have a soup just to put salt in it. All about electrolytes, smart water or electrolytes water devices are the best. Used to have them
Take your electrolytes if youre on keto. You wont be as thirsty
Thank you for the suggestions!
im glad you pointed this out as we are often told alot of rubbish which goes against the grain. ive often had problems drinking water and you get alot of pressure from people who think they know better but they don't know at all. its interesting to understand how the cell electrolytes work. that's what its all about. great advice as always thank you.
I only eat when I am hungry and drink when I am thirsty. This is the lesson I learned from Dr. BERG. I am just doing perfectly fine.
Me too ,, and that what i say to my children 👍
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Do you exercise?
Come and hang gutters on a homes when the temperature is above 80 degrees and you will be swilling down the water like crazy! The water my 67 year old brother and I, 57 years old, is distilled, added Trace Minerals and Redmonds SALT. With Trace Minerals and Redmond Salt, it is like we are on fire with so much energy, as we climb up and down ladders most of the time we are at work. Trace Minerals healed my lower back and both of older brothers knee and joint aches. We brothers do not consume any sheese drinks of satan's poisons.
Much love to you!
Love, 4Truth!
If only it were that easy for everyone.
I’ve been waiting to hear this my whole life . It’s what my common sense has been telling me since childhood
Same!!
Since I was a child everytime I ran or did physical work, expecially on hot sunny days, I would get dizzy and feel like I was going to pass out. I only realized when I was an adult that it was dehydration and a drink of water instantly made me feel better, even though I didn't feel thirsty at all.
So it's good to stay hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty, especially on hot days or during physically demanding work or exercise.
As a child, I rarely drank water I only drank sugary soft drinks.
that could be low blood sugar (dizziness if you hadn't eaten recently i get that so i always try to carry a tiny size pb or a no sugar protein shake
I always never understood all the water - but like a sheep I bought my gallon jug and tried … I felt like I was literally poisoning my body and I gave up
Seeing this confirms let your body tell you what it needs.
Thank you Dr B. I love ALL your videos they are informative and needed
Lol
Agree with the general premise. I just might add that as Dr. Berg was saying, working out and hot weather really changes the equation. I've heard thirst described as a lagging indicator, so you might be sweating like crazy long before you get thirsty. I get pounding headaches after sweating really hard, sometimes even nausea and vomiting, so if I know I'm going to have prolonged exposure to hot weather or am going to do a long intense workout, the easiest way for me to avoid those massive headaches and other symptoms is to pre-hydrate. Overall, I agree that if you're sitting indoors all day in climate-controlled environments then you shouldn't force yourself to drink, but in really hot weather or during workouts you probably don't want to wait to get thirsty.
Same here! I need to drink tons of water or else I get headaches if I'm in the sun doing work. So I've learned now to just drink as much water as possible before, during, and after any intense activity in the sun. No more headaches, also hydration bladders make it so much easier to keep drinking all day.
Try potassium for that.
I totally agree .Im a plumber in South Louisiana and during our hot and very humid summers my water intake will be between 1-2 gallons a day . And in drinking that I only pee once or twice during work everything else is sweated out .All day outdoor physical labor you have to stay hydrated .But when it cools down I only drink a couple glasses of water a day .
Lol, yesterday only in the morning i drank 3,5 liters of water just in the morning.
Working in the hot weather will do that to you
Also you need more water if you are losing weight. I can tell when my metabolism has increased (after detoxing etc.) when I wake up a couple times a night with a dry mouth & craving water. I need to drink a glass of water every 3 hours and still wake up thirsty. Water helps with metabolism and also with detoxing.
I only drink water when I feel to do so and I live in a tropical region where temperature reach up to 33 c. I was told to drink water regularly but I couldn't. Now I have found the right explanation for that. THANK YOU A LOT.
Such an awesome video with important facts. My first time watching a year later. I had a cousin ending up in an ER a few years ago, related to drinking too much water. What I love about Dr. Berg is his repeated information in videos; started me making sure I get electrolytes daily. In foods when possible. Thank you Dr. Berg.
You're very welcome. Glad you found the videos helpful.
@Shhj783 C'mon man.....
@DrEricBergDC are you saying you should add electrolytes to every glass of water each day that makes up 2 and a half litres?
Great topic. Yesterday my 85 year old aunt went to the cardiologist for some tests he also said she should not drink as much as she did and not drinking if not thirsty. Dr Berg is such a good doctor, he explains every topic in a way we understand it easy. Thank you! Yvonne
Great advice Doc., but one important point. Many older adults as they age lose their thirst response. Dehydration amongst the elderly is a major problem and potentially dangerous. Postural hypotension can be a major cause of falls in the elderly, especially late at night rising to go to the bathroom or getting off the toilet. Falling in the bathroom can result in serious injury in the already frail. I’ve seen it result in major head trauma.
Very good point and I’ve heard the same of our thirst response in older age
So very true and they eat very little too.
This happened to my elderly father.
My mom basically died of dehydration. She had a stroke so they had to mix her water with thickener and it tasted horrible. I bought flavors for her water and she indicated it was better but she could still taste it. They knew she wasn’t drinking much but she totally quit drinking…she just dumped her water on the floor. I wasn’t allowed in during that entire time, from her stroke to her death, because of the pandemic so I had to rely on her assisted living facility to tell me what was going on. Her kidneys, organs shut down.
They need H3O
Yes Dr. Your right because my brother almost died last week and put into hospital because he was drinking to much water! And it did something to his potassium levels dropped below normal- he's gonna be alright 🙏
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yes you can die from drinking too much water. In severe cases, water intoxication can cause seizures, brain damage, a coma, and even death. Bottom line: Drinking too much water can increase the pressure inside the skull. This can cause various symptoms and, in severe cases, become fatal.
@@crand20033 yeah, some woman died drinking water during a radio competition.
@@GeraltofRivia22 Too much of anything is bad for you.
All plastic bottles are bad. Majority of water Is bad only a few are good.
My doctor was still on the 8 glasses kick the last time we talked about hydration. This was an eleven minute video. I challenge anyone to get their doctor to talk to them for eleven minutes about just hydration. This is where we live in American health care hence the extreme value of this video. Thank you.
This comment will go over heads 💯
@@blackpow3r That is really very sad.
If you have a doctor that doesn't first talk about diet and lifestyle before talking about medicines, then you need a new doctor. It's the Americanized Sickcare industry folks, don't expect cures, expect prolonged ailments.
Same thing with my friend who used heroin for about 2 years starting 10 years ago. He's been on suboxone ever since. I asked him why they haven't weened him off yet after this long, and he said because he doesn't want too and is still addicted.
Did you ask how many doc consumes? Doc talked about physical activity, body weight, climate?
Doctors don't usually know anything about proper nutrition.
Word of warning. I had a coworker who was a super jock. This was in Florida. He was out riding a bike and drinking lots and lots of water. Because he overdid it, he fell into a coma for seven years before he died. It was a terrible loss. Dr. Berg is making a very important point. Heed it well.
That had to be a hell of a lot of water! Like 3 gallons a day! Water poisoning is so rare but it's real.
@@MadameBraynDamaj if you sweat alot like cycling or other cardio. You lose a lot of salt with that sweat. If you drink normal water you dilute the remaining electrolytes even more in your body. Had the same Problem once. Almost Fell uncouncious during treadmill. I only drink my homemade electrolyte drink now. Way better
@@jiggily-gz1rnwhat electrolytes are essential for hydration?
@@lobbybymuxi6134sodium potassium chloride magnesium calcium
@@MadameBraynDamaj
Straight water will rip all the electrolytes out of your system,
ADD SALT (1 tsp per 1 litre)
then all will be well. 👈🏿
Thank you for the insight.
As a muslim currently fasting 16-17 hours a day with no food or water, it really is incredible to see how quickly the body adjusts and how little it needs to thrive.
In fact I have more energy during the fast then I do whilst regularly eating meals throughout the day.
Over consumption of anything will always be destructive. Our Prophet PBUH would fast regularly and never eat to his fill.
Consuming moderately would alleviate many of the issues we face both personally but also on a wider communal scale.
All religions have age old fasting mechanisms and traditions.
There's no such thing as 'fasting'. You've just been brainwashed.
Because they copy God almighty
Many foods (real food: vegetables and fruit) consist of a lot of water. Plus they contain those electrolytes as well. Eating the right things + drinking only when your thirsty is the key.
Totally agree
I love love love Dr. Berg! He’s the Dr. we all need
Bought your electrolyte solution. Think it literately saved my life. Was having severe constipation and pain on my right side. After really rehydrating with it I’m feeling so much better
He says fruit juice dehydrates you, but a few years ago, my mom's tennis coach gave us some articles citing research that showed that a roughly half and half mix of fruit juice and water hydrated more efficiently than plain juice or plain water. I found it very helpful, along with the advice to sip often rather than gulping a lot infrequently.
This is false, God has design everything we need to stay hydrated from water, and electrolytes from fructose! This what doctors dont want you to know. They give you fructose IV when you and dehydrated in hospital. Fruit sugar is natural
If you juice them yourself it is very hydrating
he was talking about refined sugar fruit juice not freshly squeezed juice cause if he talking about electrolytes fruit is probably our best source for it it. its kinda confusing and makes you feel like you shouldn't drink anything,
@@Besomebody72 😆
Were these studies done under a certain context? For instance, I wouldn't be shocked if Gatorade was actually more hydrating during exercise than plain water due to sugar and electrolyte depletion.
However, that fact wouldn't justify drinking it all day long. Also, population, type of exercise, and drink composition could all generate a larger difference in impact for some groups than drink vs no-drink in other groups
It should also be noted that the likes coca-cola/minute maid, welches, and other "juice" brands produce alot of drinks and put their foot on the scale of science regularly.
I'm not necessarily making any definitive claims, just that science is more complex than the ways people most often use it
For decades it has always been water for me. Lemon makes canker sores on my tongue. Today, I am going to try the salt and lemon. Tried it and I really think I can get into this. Also really love hylands tissue salts. They call them bio plasm now. Tissue salts and magnesium baths with borax and red mills baking soda.
Thanks for all of your info. mister, you know a lot.
Even when I tried to make an effort of this "drink water all day mania" I usually forgot my water bottle or forgot to drink the contents and felt guilty. Thanks for validating what my body always told me " drink when thirsty and at other times use your common sense".
The most accurate way to determine how hydrated you are is urine color and output. If the color is darker and you urinate less frequently then you should increase your fluid intake. Especially if you are excercising, just because you are not thirsty doesn't mean you are hydrated and good to go.
@@vaitomanocu5562 especially since sometimes being thirsty can already indicate signs of dehydration in sum cases. I can tell when I need water even when I’m not necessarily thirsty
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I think that is good but not completely accurate for all. My urine is almost always perfect, even in days I'm not fully hydrated. This is why he mentions urine _density_ toward the end of this video as a better indicative measure.
eat more salt then you will be thirstier, no one talks about how most people don't eat enough salt that why people aren't thirsty. I would aim for about 3000mg if your not active thats the global average. Every hour of sweat is 1700 mg about so you got to replace that for every hour out.
@@blakealtonen9858 🙏
Im actually thankful that I enjoy just drinking throughout the day because so many people crave energy drinks and soda
In Australia it has always been to drink two litres a day of H20 (about 8 glasses).
Only recently it has been reported by the relevant Medical authority that this does not apply anymore.
Really difficult to understand how even simple things are messed up in the first place. I am a big water drinker, in particular when it gets past those 100 degree days.
Because new tests and new areas of science are always being explored. Remember, there was a time when people didn't realize that thermometers filled with Mercury could be toxic. People to this day will still swallow tapeworms for weight loss if they get desperate enough. People didn't realize the massive doses of radiation from older televisions and computer monitors were bad for you. Besides, do you really think "big water" wants it known that you could consume LESS of their overpriced plastic leeched crap and be just fine?
Depens on what you are doing, temp, but also humidity of the air. If air humidity is high, your body cant cool well, bc most heat is extracted by the state change from liquid to gas, which then cant happen well. So you only sweat more. Which dehydrates you more, so you need to drink more.
Dry heat is much easier on the system than wet heat. For instance the US east coast is very humid usually, bc of humid air coming in from the ocean. Much easier on the west coast of the US, where humidity is usually a lot lower. Same for the Europe/Asia continent, where it is easier in western Europe.
As for Australia, it will also depend on which coast you are. Where the prevailing winds come from. Land wind is dry. Ocean wind humid.
@@StofStuiver WOW!! thank you sooo much for sharing all that!..i had never stopped to think about it..but i think you're right! thanks!..🙏👍🏻😇💜
I use my Urine Color as a gauge for my hydration. the darker the yellow the more I need to hydrate. Great advice as always Doc. I will try to add more electrolytes
Yea me too@2:00 eer day i think I aint drank no water tday then i slam a20 oz.cofee mug of Berky water🐸🇺🇸🔫
@@marksmith5666 I have the Berky water too. It's a great investment imo if you can withstand the price point
Fun fact, if you eat a whole bunch of blueberries, u may see a shade of purple in ur urine. Recently found that out for myself lol. I was getting paranoid, until i was able to backtrack n figure out why. Don't overdose on blueberries people... Everything in moderation.
Being to hydrated is apparently not good for you either. If your urine looks just like water then you should drink less.
vitamin b supplements darken your urine too
Dr. Berg always so thorough and informative. Breaking down the facts so, the masses can understand. You're the doctor I always wanted and needed, thank you. 🙏❤
I always love this Dr, always informative
Agree
Research God's time/calendar in Genesis 1:14. God MAY allow “The Powers To Be “ to enforce some type of “Sabbath Law” to see if we will keep His law or no before He delivers His scattered people from the nations. How can the true Sabbath be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, etc, if we are commanded by God in Genesis 1:14 to let the lights in heaven be for days, years, etc.? Besides, the beginning of God's months start with the new moon days. The Gregorian Calendar hanging on our walls, in our houses, do not start it’s months with the new moon day as the scriptures testify. The new moon day falls anywhere and everywhere on that time/calendar....How can the beginning of the month start in the midst of a month or, how can the first day of the month also be the seventh day Sabbath? God has three category of days, the new moon day, the six work days and the Sabbath day, they never, ever, overlaps each other. Ezekiel 46:1-3, 2 Kings 4:17-23. Look at the scriptures in Genesis 7:11, Genesis 8:4,5,13,14 and tell me what and whose time/calendar is being used here? We must abandon our traditions, stop worshiping God in vain and do things God’s way. Let us not deceive ourselves, there will be no good reward for keeping man’s doctrines in the place of what God commands. We make God's Word of none effect when we cling to our traditions. Mark 7 COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE!
Never use the word mases young lady . Only communists and socialists use this term and they are refering the puplic as being cattle.
Fantastic information! Boy have we been steered wrong. Need to revisit your video to remember the particulars. Especially the low sodium aspect. That is hardly addressed and so serious. Thank you
Concerning the hydration of the body I believe it is quite personal, depending on climate, exercise and the food we eat. Somebody eating big salads and "wet" food will require less water. For example eating saulty and spicy food will require more water.
It all depends how live and what we do. The only thing we can do is watch how we feel and act accordingly.
Indeed =) I usually eat by what color I feel deficient.
100% agree. When i lived in sw usa desert- i could not get hydrated. I had to move. Nothing helped.
I‘m an MD, Naturopath and Nutritionist. Best way is to drink one glass of fluoride free water before and after each meal. When you eat 70% local fruits and vegetables you need about 1.5 liter water daily.
@@frankanda9288 1.5 liters is vague. No differentiation for exercise intensity, body weight or climate? How many milliliters/pound body mass?
@@Mack98421 Thanks for asking. 1500ml divided by 6 glasses is 250ml per glass. That's enough for any healthy person in any climate. Exception if the person is exercising intensively then 1800 ml is required. If the person eats an additional 70% of local fruit and vegetables, the best of all possibilities is achieved. I have sporadically tested over the years whether the claims are correct that you should drink far more than 1500 ml, around 2-3 liters a day. In any case, it was wrong. Only some kidney and heart failure should drink less than 1500 ml a day.
I think part of the issue is that so many people are drinking filtered/bottled water where all the electrolytes have been removed. Also, we've been told for all too many years how unhealthy salt in our diets is. I wish people really were told more about how important the sodium/potassium balance really is. Most of us don't come close to getting the 1.5 to 2 grams of potassium per day.
@Ken You made a really good point Ken. Ultimately it’s about the balance of water with salt, potassium and magnesium. It’s cliché to say but like so many things in life it’s about BALANCE.
I do not give a damn for diets, as they are all biased agenda peddling rather than based upon facts, yes, even diets that are needed due to disorders and allergies.
I was told that most people are lacking magnesium and you need to supplement it.
That's why you get mineral water or well water. I've been to one of the factory of a certain bottled manufacturer here and they do actually use natural spring water and just UV blast them, no RO involved so I am sure the minerals are still in the water. The taste is different too from RO water. I also drink boiled well water from my property and I don't even have to filter it because it's so clear.
IT SHOULD BE INTRAVENOUS HYDRATION IF ONE IS SERIOUS IN ELIMINATING OBVIOUS BODY FATS, AND FATS ALSO RELY ON WATER.
@1:56 So well explained, and no doctors ever mentioned yet (as much as I know) about this particularity. I know it's true, as my blood pressure goes down to 95/ 60 the days I drink too much water, and I consequently feel dizzy.
I crave coconut water and I love it makes me feel so good on keto. I know when it’s enough when I feel energised and satiated
I know how electrolyte imbalance feels. Drinking water would make my stomach burn and I started having heartburns. Craving for salt also increased. Solved easily by less water and more electrolytes by ORS.
Thank you. I see people forcing water and sadly so many drink soda all day..😞
Great info on the electrolyte
Nothing but soda drinkers are an odd bunch. What about after a night of drinking? Their bodies don't crave a nice big icy glass of water??
Dr. Berg, I am a runner. Ran my first marathon this past December. During my training I was continually advised by different expert runners to not wait until you're thirsty to drink during the run. There reasoning is that during the race you're past dehydration if you drink when you're thirsty. What's your thoughts on this in the middle of the race?
I appreciate your channel. You've really changed my life. 30lbs down, healthy gut, and great energy. All because I listened to you.
Before your race, you should practice a hydration plan during your training. What type of drink will you consume, how much, and what signals does your body give you. Then during the race, you should stick to that plan closely, allowing for minor deviations due to factors like aid station placement, temperature on race day, or whatever. You also don't want to overconsume fluids during a race because it can lead to unwanted bathroom stops, or outright gastric distress.
Remember, running is only one part of your training plan.
Thank you for shedding light on the complexities of hydration and providing valuable insights to maintain optimal health. Your thorough explanation has empowered viewers to make more informed choices about their hydration habits, ensuring overall well-being and vitality.
I was diagnosed with hyponatremia about ten years ago. This video was refreshing for me to view and quite beneficial.
IT SHOULD BE INTRAVENOUS HYDRATION IF ONE IS SERIOUS IN ELIMINATING OBVIOUS BODY FATS, AND FATS ALSO RELY ON WATER.
Im in shock! I have these problems since years and I never thought about this problem as I was drinking so mich.. my mouth feels always really dry and I think automatically that I need to drink.. you save a lot of lifes! Thank you Mr. Berg!
I received your own brand electrolytes from amazon a few days ago.
I have to say it tastes fantastic,and I look forward to having as part of my carb free diet
Many thanks
Gary Cowan
Sparkling water with squeeze of lemon is the best
I’m a roofer in Florida. Tried everything over the years. Now I make my own. I put 12 ounces of water, 1/2 tsps of salt, and pure lemon juice. Mix it up good. I drink 4-5 a day and I’m good to go
Me too, I use pink salt, some times I put a potassium pill in too.
Why the lemon juice? Taste?
John, if you are not already, use pink Himalayan salt. It will give you not only electrolyte but also minerals that your body needs.
@@derrickwhite2416 what bout people w hypertension?
@@snk6795 Pink H salt does not bother your blood pressure. Controls high blood pressure as it is lower in sodium than table salt. Contrary to regular salt, pink Himalayan salt does not dehydrate you. In fact it aids with hydration as it helps maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure in your body.
Great topic. It raised several thoughts in my mind:
a. Glucose molecules as a staple of sugar, break down into 16 molecules of water. So, 'dehydration' seems less of an issue than eating adequate food, or doing strenuous exercise that demands more fluids that your body can release. So, it strikes me that 'exercise demands water simply to cool you', inside or out.
b. I'm reminded of an old lady on a bus who said that 'she eats apples when she travels because it doesn't make her pee'. The lesson here seems to be that metabolic reduction of apple sugars is compatible with one's transpiration rates; whereas drinking water seems to 'upset one's hydration balance' and result in one's need to pee.
c. I don't really have a 'strong thirst', and I'm a pretty relaxed guy. I do a lot of exercise, but its walking 2-3 times a day, that doesn't make me sweat. I do find though that I get headaches due to dehydration, relieved by water. Admittedly, I do drink morning coffee and tea through the day, with sugary biscuit, so some link there I guess.
d. I'm interested in the link between dehydration and climate. I just went from cold (16degC) NZ to 24degC T-shirt weather Sydney, and I was surprised that I was not peeing like I do in NZ, despite drinking a lot of water, and alcohol, and morning coffee, some tea.
You were going to discuss 'better ways of hydrating' I thought, but I didn't hear it I think. I guess I kind of expected you to talk about apples, or fruits, as a way of hydrating. There was I think some wisdom in that 75yo lady's suggestion.
I grew up as a kid overseas. I remember in Oman it being 40°C and you could drink loads of liquid and barely need to pee.
You wrote all of this
im glad you addressed hydration on a true cellular level!
Me(72yrs) and a partner(65yrs) go gold prospecting in the desert, usually in the Arizona desert. Our backpack weight is a concern. We carry 4 bottles of water and 1 bottle of electrolytes each per day. We use the electrolytes only if we 'feel' dehydrated. After seeing this, I think we will modify our strategy. thanks Dr. Berg
In various circles, the common phrase is that "if one/you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated", so they push the non-stop drinking of water. Water & electrolytes are both used a great deal in those circles, to acknowledge the necessity of certain salts for staying hydrated.
Zll I can add to the conversation is
Emergency protocol recommend
Hot sweet tea
Cir shock
When I was in basic training in Alabama during the height of summer and the temperature would exceed 100 degrees daily, our drill sergeants would make us put salt packets in our water canister before a hike, it was the norm; I never fell out or fainted, but a few guys didn’t always make it and had to be rushed to the hospital, not sure if it was heat exhaustion or dehydration but the salt seemed to work out for the majority of us.
This is definitely good to know. I agree spring water is the best. Drinking to much purified water can dilute important minerals. A lot of people don’t know that and I appreciate this video. But everyone is different and needs to listen to their body and health needs. Spring water is the best tho and adding fruit to water doesn’t hurt as well. I love water and am thirsty quite a bit but everyone has diff needs so don’t listen to just one video. Do your own research
Drink when thirsty
Eat when hungry
Sleep when tired
Breathe when suffocating
Smile when happy
Cry when sad
Exactly! ❤
And if you feel too much of any of those, you probably have some nutrients deficiency, take bigger doses of them with their cofactors and get back to balance / homeostasis 😊
If too much thirsty: have electrolytes.
If too much hungry have more proteins and animal fat, and some bile salts.
Not hungry: Niacin and Zinc.
If often feeling sad, make sure to get l-tryptophan, l-tyrosine, vitamin C (or at least ascorbic acid), B6, magnesium, D3, L-theanine, B12...
If too much happy, just share it.
If too much tired, take a CoQ10, PQQ, ALCAR (or at least l-carnitin), Niacin, B1, B9, B12, l-Taurine, l-creatine, and some Caffeine to counterbalance.
If too much stressed out or insomnia: B1, B6, l-theanine, GABA, Magnesium, l-glycine, l-glutamine
And always get enough zinc.
Being in Pulmonary Care, I think the breathing Idea is best of All... LOL. "Drink beer when thirsty", if it is 5 O'clock somewhere. Oh hell..., I'm 2 hours early today.
Pray without Ceasing!✝️🙏🏻🔥
Smile when sad works too.
My toddler and baby says otherwise 😂
Dr.Berg, I just want to thank you for providing such valuable and much needed information. I've often wondered just what we're really doing to ourselves with our intake,and how things have been taken for granted or just assumed. You explain things clearly and concisely,again thank you.
He's not a medical practitioner, he's only giving his opinion, he's not qualified to give a medical opinion
When I was a kid and had gastroenteritis, they said that drinking sport drinks could cause inflammation in your brain and be dangerous. I love that nowadays we have this wonderful information available to understand the mechanisms and avoid urban myths
I stopped drinking a lot of water because I noticed I started going to the bathroom too much, not necessary, I also didn't feel like I was that thirsty and just forcing myself was not good.
If your pee is always clear, then you might drink too much. In the morning it is usually not of course. I think it's easy to adjust. Very light colors during the day should be best.
you need to drink it with small amounts and not gulping, i had the same problem cause of it. And you also need to drink it warm.
You do!
Quit proccessed sugar its all good then
I have quite the catch 22 of being hydrated but often having a dry mouth
Thank you for the education, Dr. Berg. I know that when my body tells me it wants a drink, the water tastes like nectar. At those times, I drink my fill and my body truly feels refreshed. I'm glad to know that I can continue to drink water like this, rather than force-drinking 8 glasses a day. I think it's important to allow my body to tell me when, since it's working correctly. Blessings to you!
This is so enlightening. I’ve always felt like 8 glasses a day was excessive, at least for me.
There really is something to be said for common sense isnt there.
I always thought 8 glasses was a bit unrealistic. You'd feel like a walking water bed by the end of the day.
Same for me
There’s is such thing as being overly hydrated so yea it mostly depends on your body’s volume
I've heard of people drinking a gallon a day. That seem like way to much but they say they feel better and it helps them to not eat snakes throughout the day. Between the water and not snacking they are losing weight. I'm sure it helps with digestion.
You look great with the beard! Much younger, too!
I may not have facial hair to enjoy different looks, but eating and being healthy has definitely changed the way I look!! Thank you for your contribution in educating us to all look and feel better!
I've always thought that different body sizes, types, etc required differing amounts of water to be adequately hydrated, despite what many health professionals say. And drinking more than four glasses of water a day tends to make me feel ill. Thanks Dr Berg for your insight.
imo this is true for almost anything health-wise. Everyone's bodies are so different that you can't make any rigid rules about needing "x amount of ____" because it really varies so much from person to person. Some people are so different they're practically different species
@@EB-bl6cc Your ending...😆
I’m an ex long distance runner and as a hiker have also spent long days walking in hot conditions. As a result I have studied a wide range of advice on hydration, over decades. This video is much better than most although there are a couple of issues. Firstly electrolytes from food are mentioned but we also get fluid from food. Also most research I have read acknowledges that although beer, coffee etc are diuretics the actual amount you consume particularly from tea and coffee can more than compensate for the diuretic factor. One constant in everything I have read is however, precisely what is said here in that over hydration can be as dangerous as under hydration. Despite this many personal trainers in gyms still advise constant drinking in gym sessions and even in winter many participants wander round with often tanker sized water containers. Basically I drink when I’m thirsty but do hydrate more if exercising in hot conditions. I drink water, tea, some ‘healthy’ drinks with natural ingredients but not colas, fruit juices etc. I don’t drink high sugar rubbish. At now 74 I still hike, walk a lot and do strength training 3 or 4 times a week and I have never had a hydration problem even running marathons in hot summer conditions.
Dr. Berg, my sister and I watch just about every one of your videos, and the one on B1 deficiency was especially a blessing to us. We love you and the wonderful information you are providing to all of us. 💗💗💗 You are a true physician who imparts a broad range of excellent knowledge of the human body. 🤗
What did B1 help you with?
"8 glasses of water is hard to do!" - says the person at the bar drinking 7-9 glasses of beer lol
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Hahahahagag hahahahagag hahahahagag hahahahagag that’s a gooooood one!! !! Hahahahhagagaha
@@Benny.13 indeed hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha Harahan hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha
So true
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Dr berg with his new look 🔥🔥
He looks like Rick grimes
Yes!🥰
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I know right! I’ve been thinking about that also. 😍
We grow face hairs for a reason and I don't believe for a second it's anything but beneficial.
I am so thankful to have discovered this person’s website!
His presentations are so pertinent to my needs and so simple to understand.
Thank you for all your efforts to reach out to people who need the information you are providing!
Love to see short videos on what we should do instead of long videos on the things we should not do that we already aware of.
That's what I was waiting for. What was the best thing to drink!!
Not everybody knows the things they should not do! Not everybody on your level, clearly
@@lorireed8046 He made videos on healthy drinks. If you search “Dr Berg” and “drinks” or “healthy drinks” you will get some of his answers.
Most of his videos library are videos under 5 minutes with things to do.
@@experimenthealthyketo83 Thank you.
I wish more people would construct RUclips videos like yours. You begin with a pertinent question related to a life concern. In the "show more" section, you break down your video into parts with convenient links, Next, you give a brief, written synopsis of your video. You then give a brief bio about yourself. Your video is good too. Subscribed.
I appreciate that too. No fluff, no sales or self-promotion, just the facts.
Absolutely true. There was a short time when I decided to force myself to drink upwards of 2 litres of water daily. It felt uncomfortable, I got shivers and felt cold, I got constipated, and psychologically, I got more anxious and depressed. These symptoms disappeared when I resumed consuming fluids according to my thirst.
same, also felt like my face was bloated all the time, just like the feeling when you eat pizza and other junk foods. The anxiety was a huge deal too.
It's marketing to make us buy more expensive bottled water. And/or fancy drink bottles.
U think the more water u drink it would help with digestion and bowel movements, not make u constipated.
Yeah, same here, except for the constipation (because I take magnesium). Whenever I overdo it on water, it almost always throws me out of balance and causes mild dehydration. I can literally see/feel my skin shrivel up sometimes and my face/body loses that "plumpness" as my body desperately tries to compensate for too much water.
@@saharagold lol. Yea, "big water" at it again.....sheesh
As a 70 years old I can not agree more with your wisdom about the water intake and everything else. Heartfelt thanks to you from me, who does not have a kidney or any other health problems. 😊
Again, and again for your honesty!
My body generally doesn't alert me about being "thirsty".
I could go the whole day without drinking. That's a problem.
By the end of the day I would get a real headache.
So yeah I need to force myself to drink.
I felt that
SASAGEYO SASAGEYO
Is this the same for both tap water and spring water? Many people only get this when drinking tap water.
Same. I barely drink anything unless I’m out in the sun, then I get thirsty. I’m usually inside in AC and I have to force myself to drink anything.
Same here
Had a paramedic tell us that if we drink anything with electrolytes that Pedialyte (for children) was 100% better than Gatorade or anything like that. He also said if we did have only the sports drink, to dilute it with water. He told us this after we had to call an ambulance for my daughter who had passed out from heat exhaustion and dehydration. I always felt we should listen to our own bodies needs. I’m not an active person. I don’t need 8 glasses of water a day. I drink when I’m thirsty and I watch my caffeine and sugar intake. That’s what works for me.
regular gatorade has tons of sugar (causes dehydration )
the zero gateraid has little or no sugar
@@elizabethperlman6392 AND ONE OF THE 'INGREDIENTS' USED IN GATORADE WAS PROPYLENE GLYCOL...THE SAME INGREDIENT USED TO MAKE ANTIFREEZE.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ YOUR LABELS.
My husband and I both love your videos. That said, he keeps telling me that YOU said I'm drinking too much water. So let me tell you my points, and I'd really appreciate your feedback. I average about 128 oz a day ( 4 x 32oz bottle ) I eat really clean, no sugar and take supplements like trace minerals. I exercise on average 30 mins a day. The water I drink is from our well and we have a water softener on our system ( salt ). I do drink a cup or two of black coffee each day but other than an occasional Kombucha or coconut water, I only drink water. I hope you will give us some feedback. Thank you for all of your videos 🙌 Quick edit: I have a history of kidney stones
I was always wondering what Specific Gravity was about.
Thank you for the clarification!!!🙏🏻😊
When I look back at my childhood and college days I drank almost no water at all. Only coffee in the morning and once in a while soda. As insane as this sounds, I've had no ill effects.. now just a few cups a day is more than enough. The water companies want you to buy gallons of water each day.
I am 50 in May 2022, and drinking lots of water was a thing when I was a young child. There was even a story of a woman who drank so much water, that her body ballooned right up like a big beach ball.
@@k8lynmae - A sedentary young person in an air conditioned room requires little water.
I don't buy water lol The benefits of my own well
You cannot put a teenage and younger self with a 50 year self.
@@jrstf I grew up in the city. We didn't have air conditioning and put outside every day. As an older person I drink just a common sense amount. I think those who have stories of their pancreas exploding are those who never drank water and drank alcohol often.
My mom and I were just discussing this. She was saying how when she drinks too much watch she feels sick, and I told her she need to drink something to help replenish her electrolytes.
Yeah man drinking watches is not healthy
or eat something?
Pedialyte in the infant aisle !!! Replenishes electrolytes, comes in many flavors !! Works great
Years ago when i first developed anorexia i remember chugging around 18 cups of water a day. I got so sick. My bladder was almost irreversibly damaged. Rough times
Glad you're doing ok now 💝
I really appreciate how in depth you go into explaining these health issues. THANK YOU for all your time and effort. youve earned a lifelong listener !!
What I have been pondering: Constipation can be a sign of dehydration or magnesium deficiency, the latter I'm not so sure of. So fruit juices, such as prune, and osmotic laxatives, such as magnesium citrate, work by drawing water in to the intestines. The question is, where is this water coming from? And can this make you even more dehydrated? What are other options?
Try to eat some fiber with each meal. Fruits, vegetables, legumes. Prunes are good. I suggest staying away from over the counter laxatives. They can cause a rebound effect. Stay active by minimally walking.
When I was an Active Duty Marine (1998-1999 timeframe), I wound up with heat stroke during the rifle range. I had been and was up to the incident drinking water and this occurred on day 4 or 5 of the range. And then had to run a PFT about a week later. Heat Exhaustion. The doctor told me it was electrolyte dehydration. I'd been drinking bottled water and was in a desert. So water didn't help. But at that point and time the USMC didn't address electrolytes. Just pushed drink water.
Yup. I was in the Army 2002-2010, same thing. I still hear the sing-song “Drink Water!!” and us pulling out our canteens in basic. We did have sports drinks available to us when I was deployed to Iraq ‘05-‘06 though.
Thank you for this video because I drink a lot of unnecessary water just to be healthy. Electrolytes are very important for your body!
You should explain to your viewers what harvesting to much does to our farmlands and this is why we must supplement since all the value of nutrition used to get out of her food no longer is in our food. I can’t stress, but that’s one of the most important things to learn so we take care of our self accordingly
I had a gallstone stuck in my bile duct for 4 days. I was puking everything up that entered my body. Needless to say I was dehydrated. Went to the ER 2 days in a row. 1st ER had no idea what they were looking for in my blood tests. Third day I went to another ER in a new hospital they did all the same tests and found liver enzymes and bilirubin in my blood. They gave me 5 IV fluid bags of water. I passed the stone over night while I was there and luckily was able to go home.
I’m sure in certain situations excess water is needed.
Saline, not water. Water injected into a person would lyse all the red blood cells.
I can vouch for you dr. Way before I ever heard of fasting back in2012 on an august construction site I suddenly cramped up and barely made it to the truck and almost couldn’t even drive down the turnpike on my way to the hospital. The hospital staff just looked at me stupidly, said I was fine, and asked me why I was working when it was so hot…so I went home for the day. I struggled with this for years until last September when I discovered that (for me) magnesium MUST be present with potassium and salt to make me not cramp up. My overall problem was I was always a huge water drinker, and I still am but thank heavens I don’t cramp anymore.
How did you fix this, with supplements?
@@noewey8821 mag, potass, salt. equal parts with half gal of water…1 gal per day if it’s hot. Works wonders.
@@Kerfufflekitten thank you for responding I'm going to look into this as I currently have the same problem. Thank you again.
@@Kerfufflekitten hi what form of potassium did u add
@@candyalexander2196 No Salt or Nu Salt. I will add the baking ingredient which is potassium, called cream of tartar.
This is spot on. As a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete (although at my current age of 64, I stick to the half-distances now), I have known for a long time that this "drink water all day" thing was a myth, and actually could hurt you. And the ONLY time I drink sports drinks is during (or maybe right after) a race or long training event. I found out (by trial and error) that if I drank only water during a marathon, I would inevitable cramp put (mostly calves) past 20 miles, but that did not happen if I drank sports drinks (or water supplemented by electrolyte gels) during the race.
People need to listen to their bodies. Thirst signals are there for a reason. No need to over-hydrate, and in fact, as pointed out here, it can be dangerous.
Interestingly, I have participated in races where they had Coke (or equivalent) as an option at some of the drink stations, and it seemed to help quite a bit. Although that is anecdotal, there are some pro athletes that say the same thing, so...
Just to add one very important point. Your sperm volume depends on how well you stay hydrated. Especially as you get older. People who only drink one or two glasses of water a day and say they don’t need to drink anymore, but then wonder why they’re not ejaculating very much sperm, this is why you need to stay hydrated for obvious reasons.
@@alcameron6071 LOL, Okaaaayyyyyyy... Thanks for the input!
Honestly, for me this is the best video 2023; I always drink water when Im thristy and a good amount till my stomach says NO. I was not sure about my hydration preference - may or may not be healthy ; when i saw my gym friends moving around all day with a galoonwater bottle. thank you so much Dr. Berg,