best thing to drink for dehydration

REHYDRATION THERAPY (RHT) Too many of us suffer from dehydration and don't know it. Martha Brassil B.A., D.Th.Dip. & Dan Mahony, M. Phil. - Water is one of the most important nutrients in our body. It makes up approximately 70 percent of our muscles, and about 75 percent of our brains.

When you suffer from a dehydration headache, there are ways to minimize the pain and prevent it from becoming worse so you can return to your normal activities. With a little information, you can treat and even prevent dehydration headaches from sidelining you from the things you want to do.

Diabetics should be careful to avoid dehydration. In a recent book, one prominent researcher advises all readers (including diabetics) to drink fluids equivalent to half their body weight in ounces (for example, a 160 pound man should drink at least 80 ounces of fluid daily) as it makes things easier for the kidneys and gives the pancreas the fluid it needs to properly produce the insulin that regulates blood sugar levels.

I received an email today asking if milk would be just as effective as water for rehydrating a two year old after they've been in the heat and lost fluids. The research I found was eye-opening. Here's my reply to the email. Th e name and personal information was deleted for personal privacy.