what is the right amount of water to take on daily basis?

HI Ann, It is advisable to drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day. For myself, I don't really go calculate whether I do drink that much or not. As long as I feel thirsty,then I will have a drink,either plain water or some juices. I believe drink more water will be good to our health,as it can't avoid heatiness in our body. Especially for little kids who like to eat biscuits and drink lot of milk, it is good to drink plenty of water.

2 glasses if you drink more than that yes you may lose weight, but you will also flush out the nutrients an vitamens that you need. Did you know you can actually drink too much water an die, this has been documented.

Hi ann, I think different people have different ideas on this, and in my opinion it depends on several facters, such as weather conditions, energy levels, and I believe age comes into play also. When I was living and working in Thailand, I drank a lot more water than I do now in the cold conditions here at present in Australia, probably only about 20%. I don't know if that's enough. As for the right level, well I don't know. Mike.

Hi Ann. I've heard of the "water poisoning" that you mentioned. It used to be thought everyone should try to drink 8 full glasses of water each day, but there is a new Doctors Show here in the states. Mehmet Oz, a very respected professional. He recently said that since there is water content in almost all the foods we eat, that 3-4 glasses a day should be sufficient. I would say that the average individuals thirst is a good guide, too, as many of us DO get slightly dehydrated at times. But excess thirst and urination can indicate diabetes, so it's a bit tricky, yes? And some medications can also cause a dry mouth that wants extra water. Karen

I have been been told that you should take 8 glasses glases per day but i dont take that much because i feel it is took much

For me i think 3 to 5 litres a day ain't bad

hi tigeraunt my doctor tells me that 8 to 10 glasses of water a day are all you need, that much keeps you hydrated without overdoing things, I am suffering fluid retention and am on diuretics and potassium and my doctor said not to let myself get dehydrated but to drink just the normal amount of water again 8 to 10 glasses a day. My doctor is a very good doctor so I abide by his advice.

Hello, I have and read that the average amount of water, the body should intake is eight glasses of water per day, and to be honest with you there are times when I think plenty of water where, I could not even to begin to tell you how much I intake, and on the other hand I'm drinking much less. what I encourage myself to do is drink water rather I'm thirsty of not, because water is very refreshing, thirt quinching and purifying. Happy My Lotting!

We all believe in the 8X8 rule where we should take 8 ounces of water 8 times a day. But it really should depend on our body's need. If we are active and we perspire excessively, then we should replenish the water that's lost. Water is also lost thru urination, vomitting, crying. Let us just make it a rule that for every water that is lost thru these, we should compensate. We can also base it on the color of our urine. If it is dark yellow,then it is concentrated. We should then drink plenty of water to replenish it. Too much water can be bad too. Those who drink large amounts of water are at risk of hyponatremia. This is a condition when the kidneys cannot excrete the excess water,the electrolyte content of the blood is diluted, resulting in low sodium levels in the blood. Anything in excess is not good.

They said that it should be 8 glasses a day. I agree with you that excessive intake of water is harmful to the elderly and other diseases because sometimes the organ that responsible for the regulation of fluid failed. But to a person with normal health it is very useful.

In my opinion, it depends on. But generally speaking, a person shall have 8 glasses of water every day. those will keep body fresh and work normally. if someone who did not lost too much water in body, he can drink less than 8 glasses of water. but no one can drink no water every day (:

I believe 8 glasses a day! That's kinda too much water!

Hi Ann there are different opinion on this some say eight glasses a day, well what is the average capacity of a glass, in my house we use big stainless stell glasses of 300ml capacity, even while eating i consume two full glasses of that, many say it is bad habit, but i can't help, food seems to be blocked in my neck Bhuwan