You know where the idea of drinking eight glasses of water a day? In addition, and not others. But many nutritionists, experts, and weight loss guru of the general state of health to argue that we have much to drink every day. I tried to do so. I want to drink coffee in the morning, then perhaps a glass of water force. Over time, I had the sweet tea with lunch, I was thirsty, but do not try to stifle more than two glasses of water in the afternoon. Over time, I had a good glass of wine at dinner and tea, I was full - and five other glass of water! I could not, day after day. I know many of you, and I \ 'm proud of you. But for the rest of us, Suhl in debt, is good news. First, I have reinforced the need for proper hydration. The drinking water in quantities sufficient for the maintenance of organ systems. In a suspension, which is simple and can, in many respects. But in periods of high physical activity or high temperatures, the consumption should be increased, and waited for the body \ 's increasing temperature and prevent dehydration. But research has shown recently that there is no evidence for the popular idea that eight glasses of water a day is important for good health. Studies have been printed, in which adults of both sexes showed no differences in the state of hydration. Do not walk in a state, such as dehydration, some want to believe. We need to drink water when thirsty. C \ 's always the best indicator, and this signal is used by our brains when we have lost between 1% and 2% of our body \' s water. This amount is not dangerous. Scientific studies show that there is value added to the skin, in addition to drinking water. There is also clearly shown to inhibit appetite. Nature, we too in our water, food we eat. Fruits and vegetables are 80% to 90% water. Lots of meat and bread and cheese, about 35% water. Caffeine drinks like coffee, tea and mineral water, are not necessarily contribute to dehydration. Caffeine is not a loss of water, but only a fraction of what it adds, is the drink to drink. If you want to drink eight glasses of water a day, the \ 's good. But don \ 't feel guilty, if not walk for a bottle, compared to others. Instead, eat balanced meals, and follow your thirst mechanism. Dr. David W. Varner Jr. is a physician and medical consultant for Aflac. - NU