01/28/2026
During cold weather it may seem odd to talk about hydration, but did you know you can become dehydrated just sitting in your living room? With the dry cold air and the heat running we experience evaporative loss from our skin and lungs, and that coupled with decreased thirst can lead to dehydration. Having sore muscles, joints, brain fog, decreased energy, itchy skin, thick mucus, concentrated urine? All subtle signs of not getting enough fluids in.
To ensure hydration, the general rule of thumb is to divide your body weight in half and that is the minimum number of ounces of water per day. Mtn. Dew and Pepsi doesn't count 😉. Coffee and iced tea you also have to be careful with because of the diuretic effect from the caffeine.
So on this frosty day, load up your glass with a nice refreshing glass of ice water! You will feel better!
