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Personal anecdote. Experiences vary but for me over the past few years deliberately drinking a lot of water- generally 64oz+ per day, lightly salted (a couple o

Personal anecdote. Experiences vary but for me over the past few years deliberately drinking a lot of water- generally 64oz+ per day, lightly salted (a couple of coarse grains per 32oz jug)- has had a huge positive impact. I almost never feel thirsty when I don't drink and so have to put in conscious effort to do it but when I do many aspects of my psychic experience change. I am more awake, think more clearly, have more energy, on and on. Many more purely physical aspects improve as well- my digestion is better, I have better appetite management, my skin is clearer, etc. Last year we had a temporary issue with our fridge ice maker so I used that as an excuse to get the family a super bougie standalone ice maker- the GE Opal. It has unexpectedly made the water habit much easier for everyone. Now I can't think of a better spent $600. Really would like Huberman to do a hydration/water/salt episode.

staindk 4y ago
I have the same issue. I mostly only drink out of habit. This year I aim to get more active, and bought a fancy water bottle a while ago which will hopefully help with staying hydrated. Regarding your 'lightly salted' water, if you can source it easily enough I'd suggest you try some Pocari Sweat [1] for a workout type drink - it's an electrolyte replenisher. I got into it when we lived in the middle east (found it in cans for cheap) and since then I sometimes buy it in powdered form [2]. I really like the taste - lightly sweet/salt. I'll try adding a bit of salt to my drinking water and see how it goes, thanks! [1] https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocarisweat/ https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocariswe... [2] https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Powder/dp/B001KPOARS https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Po...
- iaaan 4y ago
  Careful with Pocari Sweat; similar to Gatorade, it's full of sugar and not really suitable for all-day drinking.
  - birdyrooster 4y ago
    Also despite being clear and implying a clean, fresh taste... it tastes like shit.
    - staindk 4y ago
      I think this part is largely subjective. I really like the taste. Agree with the parent to your comment - did not mean to insinuate it should replace water.
- wyclif 4y ago
  Pocari Sweat is also hugely popular here in SE Asia. However, it's usually recommended by doctors to rectify dehydration. I agree with the other commenter in the thread who says it's really not meant to be a daily hydration drink, unless perhaps you are working out a lot and losing a lot of electrolytes.
- tuatoru 4y ago
  I make my own, based on a WHO recipe for rehydration therapy. The WHO intends it for use for people suffering dysentery, but dehydration is dehydration. 1. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1
  - gingerlime 4y ago
    It’s a 123 page PDF??! any TL;DR? :) (on mobile so forgive my laziness)
    - nissarup 4y ago
      On page 3: Per liter of water: Sodium chloride 2.6g Glucose, anhydrous 13.5g Potassium chloride 1.5g Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9g
kjkjadksj 4y ago
How do you deal with peeing? I’ve gotten into a good water habit, but its such a burden having to pee all the time and being in actual pain if I can’t get to a bathroom easily for whatever reason.
- throwaway6734 4y ago
  I use it as a nice break from whatever I'm working on
  - bmacho 4y ago
    Yes but how often. What if you are driving/on a public transport, or you have to deal with people?
    - kjkjadksj 4y ago
      Public transport is brutal for peeing. I’ve been forced to pee behind dumpsters because none of the businesses near the busstop I got out at had a bathroom for the public. On the subway you see people pee onto the track.
  - wintermutestwin 4y ago
    Yeah, that's great unless what you are working on is sleep...
    - feet 4y ago
      If you have a healthy drinking habit throughout the day you should be able to stop ~1hr before bed and drink excess right away when you get up in the morning
      - wintermutestwin 4y ago
        hahahaha. Please set yourself a reminder to read your post when you get to middle age. I have to stop drinking water at least 3 hours before bed to limit my wake up and pee to 1x per night.
11235813213455 4y ago
People with sodium-rich diet need to hydrate themselves more, it really depends on what you eat

staindk 4y ago

I have the same issue. I mostly only drink out of habit. This year I aim to get more active, and bought a fancy water bottle a while ago which will hopefully help with staying hydrated. Regarding your 'lightly salted' water, if you can source it easily enough I'd suggest you try some Pocari Sweat [1] for a workout type drink - it's an electrolyte replenisher. I got into it when we lived in the middle east (found it in cans for cheap) and since then I sometimes buy it in powdered form [2]. I really like the taste - lightly sweet/salt. I'll try adding a bit of salt to my drinking water and see how it goes, thanks! [1] https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocarisweat/ https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/pocariswe... [2] https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Powder/dp/B001KPOARS https://www.amazon.com/Otsuka-Pharmaceutical-Pocari-Sweat-Po...

iaaan 4y ago
Careful with Pocari Sweat; similar to Gatorade, it's full of sugar and not really suitable for all-day drinking.
- birdyrooster 4y ago
  Also despite being clear and implying a clean, fresh taste... it tastes like shit.
  - staindk 4y ago
    I think this part is largely subjective. I really like the taste. Agree with the parent to your comment - did not mean to insinuate it should replace water.
wyclif 4y ago
Pocari Sweat is also hugely popular here in SE Asia. However, it's usually recommended by doctors to rectify dehydration. I agree with the other commenter in the thread who says it's really not meant to be a daily hydration drink, unless perhaps you are working out a lot and losing a lot of electrolytes.
tuatoru 4y ago
I make my own, based on a WHO recipe for rehydration therapy. The WHO intends it for use for people suffering dysentery, but dehydration is dehydration. 1. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-FCH-CAH-06.1
- gingerlime 4y ago
  It’s a 123 page PDF??! any TL;DR? :) (on mobile so forgive my laziness)
  - nissarup 4y ago
    On page 3: Per liter of water: Sodium chloride 2.6g Glucose, anhydrous 13.5g Potassium chloride 1.5g Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9g

kjkjadksj 4y ago

How do you deal with peeing? I’ve gotten into a good water habit, but its such a burden having to pee all the time and being in actual pain if I can’t get to a bathroom easily for whatever reason.

throwaway6734 4y ago
I use it as a nice break from whatever I'm working on
- bmacho 4y ago
  Yes but how often. What if you are driving/on a public transport, or you have to deal with people?
  - kjkjadksj 4y ago
    Public transport is brutal for peeing. I’ve been forced to pee behind dumpsters because none of the businesses near the busstop I got out at had a bathroom for the public. On the subway you see people pee onto the track.
- wintermutestwin 4y ago
  Yeah, that's great unless what you are working on is sleep...
  - feet 4y ago
    If you have a healthy drinking habit throughout the day you should be able to stop ~1hr before bed and drink excess right away when you get up in the morning
    - wintermutestwin 4y ago
      hahahaha. Please set yourself a reminder to read your post when you get to middle age. I have to stop drinking water at least 3 hours before bed to limit my wake up and pee to 1x per night.

11235813213455 4y ago

People with sodium-rich diet need to hydrate themselves more, it really depends on what you eat