4 Ways to Boost Hydration

As a busy executive, you have a lot to do in a given day.  Sure, you do your best to make healthy choices —exercise, a coffee and a decent breakfast, maybe you order in a quick salad and diet coke to eat at your desk for lunch. You might even splurge for a mid-afternoon pick me up with an espresso or sweet treat. You handled it all, unblocked the team  and took care of yourself. But did you drink water?
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Our bodies are 60 to 80% water, so when we say hydration is everything, we mean it. Every organ and cell in your body needs water for proper functioning and detoxification, but most of us don’t get nearly enough of it. A 2022 survey estimated that 75% of adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic dehydration. So we're sharing our favorite tips to stay properly hydrated:
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1. Quality Ounces

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Not all water is created equally — and some is much cleaner than others. When you can, choose still filtered spring water and start drinking early in the day to get plenty of it. You should aim to get half of your body weight (in ounces) of water per day. Calculate that by taking your body weight (in pounds) and divide that by two. You should aim to consume that number of ounces of water each day.‍

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2. Clean Electrolytes

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You lose electrolytes throughout the day, especially if you’re exercising and sweating often. These are essential minerals your body needs — including sodium, potassium  and magnesium. While many electrolyte drinks and powders often have added sugar or artificial sweeteners that can be counterproductive to your health, there are plenty of natural ways to supplement your water. Try substituting that diet coke for a fresh young coconut or organic coconut water to incorporate electrolytes into your day. You can even add lemon and pink Himalayan salt to your water to get some additional flavor without compromising your well-being.
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3. Eat Your Water

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Like humans, plants have their own hydration systems. Fruits and veggies are loaded with water — some as much as 90% — that you get when you eat them. Think about the watery crunch of a cucumber or bell pepper and the juiciness of an orange or peach. Plus, when you hydrate with high H2O foods, you’re also getting added benefits like fiber, vitamins, minerals and even protein you can’t get from water alone.
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4. IV Therapy

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Truthfully, you’re probably more dehydrated than you want to accept. Perhaps it feels like there is no amount of water you can drink in a single day to catch up. We’ve been there! When we’re in a real deficit, we leverage IV hydration services to get us back on track. These are simple and safe intravenous procedures that you can find in local clinics to get you rehydrated in as little as 30 minutes.

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