How "HYDRATED" are you, really?

Unfortunately, thirst isn't always a reliable gauge of the body's need for water, especially in children and older adults. A better indicator is the color of your urine: Clear or light-colored urine means you're well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration. (Mayo Clinic)


Anytime you are taking a supplement to detox such as our products Throttle or BBR Extreme, we recommend increase your water intake so you stay well hydrated. 

Mild to moderate dehydration is likely to cause:

• Dry, sticky mouth
• Sleepiness or tiredness 
• Thirst
• Decreased urine output
• No wet diapers for three hours for infants
• Few or no tears when crying
• Dry skin
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

Severe dehydration, a medical emergency, can cause:

• Extreme thirst
• Extreme fussiness or sleepiness in infants and children; irritability and confusion in adults
• Very dry mouth, skin and mucous membranes
• Little or no urination — any urine that is produced will be darker than normal
• Sunken eyes
• Shriveled and dry skin 
• Low blood pressure
• Rapid heartbeat

7 great tips on how you can increase your daily water intake.

1. Set a goal - Maybe you already drink a decent amount of water every day — or maybe you hardly drink any. Start by figuring out how much you consume now, and how much you should consume. Then zero in on real numbers: like going from four to nine glasses per day.
2. Use an App to track your progress - Free apps like Waterlogged and Daily Water help track, store, and analyze your water consumption.
3. Infuse your water with fruits, vegetables or herbs - Add a favorite flavor or two for variety — like berries, citrus, or lavender. Find ideas for infused water on the net.
4. Find & set times in your daily routine - Drink a full glass during the parts of your day where you already have a routine, for example after your brush your teeth in the morning, or right before you eat lunch. Adding a drink to existing regimens will make you more likely to a) remember it, and b) actually do it.
5. Drink through a straw - You’ll drink more, and you’ll drink faster. :)

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6. Hydrate with water based foods - Foods like cucumbers, salad greens, grapefruit, cantaloupe and watermelon. These all rank high in water content and can help keep you refreshed throughout the day.
7. Add water to your Juice - Add sparkling water to your juice. Think of it as a alternative to soda and a quick way to hydrate and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Drink Up!

* Credit to Mayo Clinic, Buzz Feed and Youtube