Comments on: Some finer points of hydration http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:13:46 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Erica http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23790 Erica Sat, 09 May 2009 13:40:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23790 This is a good post. I have tried Teecino. You can order a sampler pack on their website and it has all 12 flavors. My husband loves coffee, and he really enjoyed Teecino. Which reminds me that he requested that I order more. I think you can tell the difference between that and coffee, but it is a good alternative. Hope this rambling helps someone lol This is a good post. I have tried Teecino. You can order a sampler pack on their website and it has all 12 flavors. My husband loves coffee, and he really enjoyed Teecino. Which reminds me that he requested that I order more. I think you can tell the difference between that and coffee, but it is a good alternative. Hope this rambling helps someone lol

]]> By: Water Cooler Dude http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23789 Water Cooler Dude Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:02:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23789 Great article, I've heard the lemony water thing before, I think I'll give it a try. Cheers Great article, I've heard the lemony water thing before, I think I'll give it a try.

Cheers

]]> By: Jean from San Jose http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23788 Jean from San Jose Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:25:37 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23788 I have been squeezing lemon (from an organic 100% lemon juice container that I buy at WholeFoods) into my type #1 water bottle every day for nearly a year now. But after reading that acidic food can release toxins in plastic that will leach into food, I am concerned. I have been asking this question on many forums, but so far no one has given me a definitive answer, so I'm hoping you can. I do know that although lemon contains citric acid, it somehow alkaline-izes the body when introduced to water...so I'm not sure if that means my practice is safe. PLEASE advise. Thanks in advance! J from San Jose Can you please tell me if I have been squeezing lemon (from an organic
100% lemon juice container that I buy at WholeFoods) into my type #1 water bottle every day for nearly a year now.

But after reading that acidic food can release toxins in plastic that will leach into food, I am concerned.

I have been asking this question on many forums, but so far no one has given me a definitive answer, so I'm hoping you can.

I do know that although lemon contains citric acid, it somehow alkaline-izes the body when introduced to water...so I'm not sure if that means my practice is safe.

PLEASE advise.

Thanks in advance!

J from San Jose

Can you please tell me if

]]> By: jodean http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23787 jodean Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:01:20 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23787 Thanks for the tips! I used to suffer from horrible migraine headaches before I realized that they were being triggered by dehydration. I bought a stainless steel water bottle and started taking it with me everywhere, forcing myself to drink more water (I generally don't feel thirsty until it is too late). The only time I get a headache now is if I get really busy and neglect my hydration routine. Unfortunately, once I have a migraine it sticks around for about 48 hours regardless of how much I drink=( It is so important to get enough water! Thanks for the tips! I used to suffer from horrible migraine headaches before I realized that they were being triggered by dehydration. I bought a stainless steel water bottle and started taking it with me everywhere, forcing myself to drink more water (I generally don't feel thirsty until it is too late). The only time I get a headache now is if I get really busy and neglect my hydration routine. Unfortunately, once I have a migraine it sticks around for about 48 hours regardless of how much I drink=( It is so important to get enough water!

]]> By: Alison @ Pennythoughts http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23786 Alison @ Pennythoughts Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:07:08 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23786 Karen, Oh, absolutely! I considered adding info on apple cider vinegar to the post, but it was already so long. Apple cider vinegar, provided that it is unpasteurized, is highly alkalizing and even gives you a dose of probiotics. I would just be careful not to get the water too hot or it would kill all of those good bugs. :-) I've tried mixing raw ACV in warm water with a little stevia to make it more palatable, and I've read of others using honey. I must admit that the taste doesn't thrill me the same way lemon does, but it's a wonderfully healthy choice and one that I should make more often! Karen,

Oh, absolutely! I considered adding info on apple cider vinegar to the post, but it was already so long. Apple cider vinegar, provided that it is unpasteurized, is highly alkalizing and even gives you a dose of probiotics. I would just be careful not to get the water too hot or it would kill all of those good bugs. :-) I've tried mixing raw ACV in warm water with a little stevia to make it more palatable, and I've read of others using honey. I must admit that the taste doesn't thrill me the same way lemon does, but it's a wonderfully healthy choice and one that I should make more often!

]]> By: Michele @ Frugal Granola http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23785 Michele @ Frugal Granola Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:20:25 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23785 This was great to read! Thanks! :) Blessings, Michele This was great to read! Thanks! :)
Blessings,
Michele

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23784 Stephanie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:09:15 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23784 Alison may want to respond to this, but Karen, I would say yes. Apple cider vinegar can be a great morning tonic, and it helps to stimulate digestion as well. Alison may want to respond to this, but Karen, I would say yes. Apple cider vinegar can be a great morning tonic, and it helps to stimulate digestion as well.

]]> By: Karen http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23783 Karen Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23783 Can you replace apple cider vinegar for lemon for your morning tonic and get the same benefits? Great post Alison. Very informative especially about having half of your water in the morning. Can you replace apple cider vinegar for lemon for your
morning tonic and get the same benefits? Great post
Alison. Very informative especially about having half of your water in the morning.

]]> By: brad http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23782 brad Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:43:16 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23782 Great insight! I drink a lot of water and decided to use a reusable glass bottle to carry instead of plastic. That costs just a dollar when filled with juice. If you don’t drop it, it will last for a lifetime and it’s easy to clean. I refill it with pure water from a bottleless water cooler with reverse osmosis filters. The water is pure and taste great and there is only a small cost and no waste. Everything I hear recently about bottled water is making me think about the water I drink. Great insight! I drink a lot of water and decided to use a reusable glass bottle to carry instead of plastic. That costs just a dollar when filled with juice. If you don’t drop it, it will last for a lifetime and it’s easy to clean. I refill it with pure water from a bottleless water cooler with reverse osmosis filters. The water is pure and taste great and there is only a small cost and no waste. Everything I hear recently about bottled water is making me think about the water I drink.

]]> By: Alison @ Pennythoughts http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html/comment-page-1#comment-23781 Alison @ Pennythoughts Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:50:40 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/08/some-finer-points-of-hydration.html#comment-23781 ToilingAnt, The room-temperature water is something I do as a "why not?" kind of practice. I am not aware of any studies about the negative effects of cold water, but I do know that traditional Chinese medicine maintains that room temperature water is better. Since I am becoming increasingly impressed with much of Eastern medicine (though not all of it!), it doesn't bother me to incorporate such a simple practice into my daily life. As for the claim of cold water promoting calorie-burning, I've heard that too. I've also read recommendations that you should keep your house cold in the winter to burn more calories. My question is, does that really help the body? Shouldn't we be making it easier, rather than harder, for our bodies to function at their best? I guess it just makes intuitive sense to me to eat foods that are easy for my body to digest, hydrate in a way that creates the least work for my body, and keep my body in an environment that supports it. As you pointed out, there *aren't* any studies of which I am aware that support the practice of drinking room-temperature water, so it's really just a point worth pondering. Of all of the information I included in the post, I think this is by far the least important. It's something I do personally, but I completely understand others deciding otherwise. :-) ToilingAnt,

The room-temperature water is something I do as a "why not?" kind of practice. I am not aware of any studies about the negative effects of cold water, but I do know that traditional Chinese medicine maintains that room temperature water is better. Since I am becoming increasingly impressed with much of Eastern medicine (though not all of it!), it doesn't bother me to incorporate such a simple practice into my daily life.

As for the claim of cold water promoting calorie-burning, I've heard that too. I've also read recommendations that you should keep your house cold in the winter to burn more calories. My question is, does that really help the body? Shouldn't we be making it easier, rather than harder, for our bodies to function at their best? I guess it just makes intuitive sense to me to eat foods that are easy for my body to digest, hydrate in a way that creates the least work for my body, and keep my body in an environment that supports it.

As you pointed out, there *aren't* any studies of which I am aware that support the practice of drinking room-temperature water, so it's really just a point worth pondering. Of all of the information I included in the post, I think this is by far the least important. It's something I do personally, but I completely understand others deciding otherwise. :-)

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