I think that most people have heard we should drink 8 glasses of water per day. For most people, this is probably an OK recommendation. However, you have to consider other factors. These factors include such things as what climate we live in (humid, dry, etc), how active we are and other conditions (such as pregnancy). I generally tell patients to abide by this rule...drink half of your body weight in ounces per day. So, if you weigh 200 lbs, shoot for 100 oz of water daily. As long as you get close to that amount, you're probably doing alright. And while it is possible to drink too much water, it's highly unlikely if you follow this general rule.
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