For people with arthritis, chronic dehydration impacts more than just outward symptoms such as thirst, headaches, and fatigue.  Dehydration causes an increase in joint pain, muscle aches and inflammation in the body.  Chronic dehydration can become a bigger problem for people with arthritis, especially during summer months, when our joint cartilage...

The biggest fitness craze in the world right now isn't a new aged yoga school or latest gym contraption, it's a two-wheeled bicycle with a lot of tech: Peloton. The fitness company's profits are soaring, especially as the coronavirus pandemic is holding people captive in their own homes. Peloton is...

As more of us consider getting tested for Covid-19 to protect our loved ones, coworkers and friends from harm, it's critical to understand how Covid-19 tests work and precisely what they do.  Here is some essential information that you should know before you take a Covid-19 test.   Two Kinds of...

Covid-19 has fundamentally changed how we do things- including getting to work, exercising, and spending time with family.  Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and walking have seen a boost as more people try to access the outdoors during quarantine.  Chicago and New York City have seen a spike in...

In a post-COVID-19 era, gym owners and trainers will have to reinvent themselves.  And sometimes, figuring out exactly where to start can be the biggest challenge.  Like many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused gyms and fitness studios across the nation to shut down for months.  Now, as we are...

Many of us may not be aware that there's an unrelentingly vicious cycle between diabetes and dehydration. And understanding how this cycle works and how to best deal with it can be the key to unlocking good health and wellness for millions of Americans with diabetes. More than 34 million...

Rapid weight loss and being able to eat foods that you like are two main reasons why people love the ketogenic diet (keto diet). But as more people embark on their low-carb journeys, managing dehydration and water intake become more crucial than ever.  According to experts, dehydration is one of...

Just like it’s essential to eat a healthy diet to keep your body functioning well, many of us already know that dehydration can cause pain in our muscles and joints.  But now, there’s scientific evidence that dehydration might directly impact the way we neurologically “perceive” or “experience” pain.    Nearly 50...

Pat White was athletic, vibrant, and active for his first 52 years of his life, until he was stricken with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS, which debilitated him so severely that it kept him bedridden for most of the next 5+ years. Within two weeks, Pat's life changed for the...

When we often talk about dehydration and skin, it's essential to know that there's a big difference between having naturally dry skin and severe skin conditions caused by dehydration. Dry Skin vs. Dehydration Having naturally dry skin is a skin type and can usually be addressed by applying topical skin...

Feeling thirsty after an intense workout is pretty typical. It's a natural sign of dehydration  and a signal that  we need to replenish fluids into our body and bloodstream. But what many of us don't know is that our muscles need water and electrolytes too. Yes, that's right- our muscles...

If you have been wondering what's causing your dehydration and symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes the answer might be lurking inside your medicine cabinet.  We all know that water is an essential component to our survival and maintaining proper health. But what many people don't know is that...

While there are many reasons why you may suffer from joint pain- one less known cause is dehydration...

If you have ever experienced a persistent sticky, cottony dry feeling in your mouth, difficulty swallowing or tasting food, and constant sore throat or hoarseness - you are probably suffering from a dry mouth also known as xerostomia.   The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) estimates that nearly 4 million people...

Does your mouth, throat, or nose feel dry and scratchy when you get up in the morning? Do you feel tired only hours after waking up in the morning? Do pains and aches start to kick in around in the early afternoon? By 3 PM, are you so tired that...

We've all heard the saying that the sign of a healthy dog is a wet nose, well that's also the case for humans. Did you know that persistent dry nose and sinuses can make you more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections? Yes, it's true. Not only is a dry...

Contrary to popular belief, drinking water all day long may not be the best way of hydrating throughout the day. I know you might be in disbelief, but studies have shown that drinking water throughout the day can cause over-hydration and have little impact on your body. According to David...

Let's face it, persistent dry mouth isn't ranked on the list of medical conditions that are considered severe illnesses, but if you have ever woken up in the morning with a sore throat, numbness on your tongue and cottonmouth, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Dry mouth also known...