Water
“8 glasses of water per day” myth
What do we know about this rule? The lack of clarity on these points surrounding this rule makes it unreliable and even misleading. If you live in a hot climate…
Caffeine and Coffee
Is tea or coffee a diuretic?
Coffee and tea contain caffeine which has a diuretic effect. But is tea or coffee a diuretic? Studies have shown that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee or 5-8 cups of…
H
Hypohydration
Hypo-hydration is a state of an inadequate amount of water required for normal functioning of the body. In other words, it is a body water content beyond normal. It also…
H
Hyperhydration
Hyper-hydration refers to an excessive amount of water in the body. It is the opposite of dehydration. It is usually caused by excessive fluid intake. Hyper-hydration refers to the status…
D
Dehydration
Dehydration is the process where body water is lost. (1) It usually occurs as a result of excessive sweating (often when during physical exercise there is not enough fluid intake),…