Are You Comprising Your Vision By Being Dehydrated Without Knowing It?
Proper hydration is essential not only for your overall health but also for maintaining clear vision. Dehydration can contribute to various eye problems, including glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, and floaters. Although dehydration is not the only cause of these issues, it plays a significant role in their development.
According to Dr. Batmanghelidj, author of Your Body’s Many Cries for Water, many illnesses are often related to dehydration. His assertion, “You are not sick; you are thirsty,” highlights the importance of recognizing dehydration early before it leads to more serious health concerns. While drinking water is important, the quality and absorption of the water are equally important.
Practical ways to improve hydration
Here are some practical and simple methods to help better hydrate your body:
- Calculate your water needs: Research recommends an estimate of drinking half your body weight in ounces of water daily. For instance, if you weigh 110 pounds, aim for 55 ounces of water daily (your individual needs may vary).
- Compensate for diuretics: If you consume caffeine or other diuretics, drink additional water to compensate for the loss of hydration.
- Improve water absorption: Add a pinch of natural salt, like Himalayan, Celtic sea salt, or Trace Minerals to your water. This turns it into an electrolyte solution, making it more easily absorbed by your body.
- Try structured water: Use a vortex motion to stir your water, creating water that is more hydrating. You can achieve this with a simple stirring stick or specialized tech that spins the water.
- Incorporate chia seeds: Make a gel water by mixing chia seeds with water. This creates a hydrating gel, providing more effective hydration than plain water alone. Simply soak one tablespoon of whole or freshly ground chia seeds in 10 tablespoons of water for 10-20 minutes before consuming.
- Consume hydrating foods: Eat fruits and vegetables high in water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, to naturally increase your hydration levels.
- Experiment with fulvic and humic acids: These natural acids can make water more absorbable, increasing its hydration properties. Adding a small amount to your water can improve absorption and benefit nutrient uptake.
- Mindful hydration: Use affirmations or simple prayers to enhance the hydration potential of your water. Express gratitude for the water’s benefits and visualize it hydrating your body.
Hydration is an important element of maintaining eye health. By paying attention to both the quantity and quality of water you consume, you can positively impact your vision.
As always, consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice, especially if you have specific health conditions.
More About Trisha:
Our guest host Trisha Kirby became interested in water while studying the writings of Austrian forester and inventor Viktor Schauberger, and the Cymatics work of Hans Jenny over twenty-five years ago.
From the mystical patterns of frequency in water, to the mundane waterworks of Tri-County Water School, she continues to learn and share the insights that she’s gathered over the years.
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Find more info on Trisha and the sessions she offers as an intuitive vision coach on her website.
