What’s the first thing you do when you get home, whether from work or from an outing? The first thing I do is get a tall glass of ice water. It’s the one thing I really crave after work and after the long drive home. I probably should take bottled water with me all the time in a small cooler, but so far I haven’t.

These hot days require us all to drink more water. Since my car doesn’t have air conditioning, I am especially hot and drained when I arrive home. When you sweat, you get rid of some toxins, but you also lose some electrolytes. You also lose water, which is a vital nutrient for the human body. Drinking water will replace the moisture that has drained from your body and will give you more ability to think straight.

I usually drink plain water, but I’m thinking I should at least buy some bottled water that’s enhanced with vitamins and minerals. The Mayo Clinic offers some excellent guidelines about how much water to drink every day or during strenuous exercise. As you probably already know, the amount of intake each day depends on your gender, your health, and the level of your activity.

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