Hi Creative Explorers, While I was researching for my book, I discovered 2 surprising and important pieces of information about water. WE NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER - ACCORDING TO HARVARD LATEST RESEARCH: Instead of the traditional 8 cups of water per day, Harvard University now recommends 9 cups (72 oz) of water for a healthy woman, and 13 cups (104 oz) of water for a healthy man. The optimal amount of water depends on your weight, your diet, your environment, and any medications you may take. How do you know if you are drinking an amount that is good for you? Your urine should look pale yellow like the color of lemonade. BUT NOT TOO MUCH AT ONCE NOTE: If you drink too much water rapidly all at once, it can dilute your blood, a life-threatening condition called hyponatremia. I am sadly aware of because a former Female Musician Academy songwriting mentee of mine was in the hospital for 2 months, due to this serious condition. Marathon runners and extreme athletes tend to be at risk. HOW DO I DRINK THAT MUCH WATER, SLOWLY? Confession, I have not always been good about drinking water. Here are some tips that help me now. WOMEN: I like to drink 1 glass of water when I wake up, then drink two 32 oz. bottles of water throughout the day. My colorful water bottle has a built-in straw and also has times marked on it, which is really helpful. MEN: For men, I would recommend 1 glass of water when you wake up, then THREE 32 oz bottles of water through the day - for 104 oz total. You can easily split it up like this: 32 oz. before lunch, 32 oz. after lunch, and 32 oz. after dinner. Again, this is depending on your size, diet, environment, and medications. If you would like to know 3 more ways to keep your vocal cords hydrated, you can read Chapter Six of my new book: Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems.
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