{"id":23447,"date":"2020-03-23T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=23447"},"modified":"2022-07-29T09:42:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T15:42:09","slug":"how-much-water-should-you-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/how-much-water-should-you-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"How much water should you drink daily? Plus: 5 tips for making hydration simple!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Ahhh! There\u2019s nothing quite as refreshing as drinking a tall glass of water. But there\u2019s much more to water than meets the eye\u2014or dry mouth. For instance, did you know that your body contains <a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/read\/10925\/chapter\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more water than any other substance<\/a>? Or that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/water\/art-20044256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">every system in your body<\/a> needs it to function properly?<\/p>\n<p>Water gets rid of waste, regulates body temperature, provides cushioning for joints, and can protect sensitive tissue\u2014along with a sea of other benefits. But are you a fish out of water when it comes to hydration? <span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>Learn all about water and the tasty ways you can drink more by adding essential oils!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">How much water should you drink?<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>You may have heard that drinking 64 ounces of water a day is standard, but according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/read\/10925\/chapter\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicines<\/a>, you should be drinking a little more.<\/p>\n<p>The adequate intake (AI) recommends around 95 ounces for women over the age of 19 and 131 ounces for men over the age of 19. <span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>When you\u2019re figuring out how much water to drink, consider these factors:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Children need less water, while the elderly need more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activity level:<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re running a 5K or a marathon, athletes lose more water through perspiration. It\u2019s important to refuel before, during, and after workouts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pregnancy\/breastfeeding:<\/strong> Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should <a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/read\/10925\/chapter\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increase water consumption<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> While you\u2019re soaking up the sun, make sure to replenish your fluids more often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health:<\/strong> When you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of illness like vomiting or fever, make sure to increase your water to stay hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When in doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/6514825\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">listen to your body<\/a>. Studies show that humans feel thirst before any negative effects of dehydration begin. So <strong><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">when you\u2019re thirsty, drink up!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 10px 0px;\"><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.70;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;border-width:2px;border-color:#d0cfcd;border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>YL tip<\/strong>:<\/span> The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine specify that the <em>total <\/em>water intake from the above statistics includes <span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>\u201cdrinking water, water in beverages, and water that is part of food.\u201d<\/strong><\/span> This is great news for those of us working on better drinking habits! We get 19 percent of the recommended water consumption from sources beyond our water bottles!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">Why you need water<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Water is essential for your organs, tissues, and cells. <span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>Here\u2019s what water does for your body:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeps your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/heat-exhaustion\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20373250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body temperature<\/a> within a normal range.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/multimedia\/functions-of-water-in-the-body\/img-20005799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smooths and softens<\/a> your joints.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/multimedia\/functions-of-water-in-the-body\/img-20005799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Protects your spine<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Helps <a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/read\/10925\/chapter\/6#74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eliminate waste<\/a> through urine, sweat, and bowel movements.<\/li>\n<li>Helps sustain<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14681709\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> endurance<\/a> when working out.<\/li>\n<li>Quickens your <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14681710\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brain function<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">Can I have too much water?<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>The answer is yes, but it\u2019s very rare. Hyponatremia\u2014when you drink so much water in a short amount of time that it throws off the balance of sodium in your blood\u2014can happen if you exercise vigorously for a long period of time and then drink a lot of water very quickly. However, you can keep your post-workout hydration covered by choosing beverages packed with electrolytes to keep the balance in check!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">Tips for staying hydrated<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1\" style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:23.8px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;font-size:12.32px;height:23.8px;width:23.8px;margin-right:9.8px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:33.6px;color:#747474;\">\n<p>1. Keep a water bottle close by.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;font-size:12.32px;height:23.8px;width:23.8px;margin-right:9.8px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:33.6px;color:#747474;\">\n<p>2. Skip sugary drinks. Although you\u2019re getting fluid from juice, soda, or alcohol, water is the best source for hydration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;font-size:12.32px;height:23.8px;width:23.8px;margin-right:9.8px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:33.6px;color:#747474;\">\n<p>3. Drink a glass of water before and during each meal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;font-size:12.32px;height:23.8px;width:23.8px;margin-right:9.8px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:33.6px;color:#747474;\">\n<p>4. Hydrate before, during, and after sweating it out at the gym.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Our best tip for daily hydration? Refresh your water with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/vitality-dietary-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">burst of flavor<\/a>, so you can savor every swig. <strong><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\">Check out these mouth-watering recipes!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/lime-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"blog-How-much-water-should-you-drink-daily-0320-Repost_Tropical-Twist-Micrographic_US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"Tropical Twist hydration blend\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-How-much-water-should-you-drink-daily-0320-Repost_Tropical-Twist-Micrographic_US-e1584975223677.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-29125\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"Strawberry-Basil Splash hydration blend\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-How-much-water-should-you-drink-daily-0320-Repost_Strawberry-Basil-Splash-Micrographic_US-e1584975331604.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-29129\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: 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aria-label=\"blog-How-much-water-should-you-drink-daily-0320-Repost_Peachy-Paradise-Micrographic_US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"Peachy Paradise hydration blend\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-How-much-water-should-you-drink-daily-0320-Repost_Peachy-Paradise-Micrographic_US-e1584975387765.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-29133\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>YL tip:<\/strong><\/span> Oil and water don\u2019t mix. Use something to help disperse the oil, like pureed fruit, or stir well before drinking.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>For more healthy Young Living tips, read \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">Are citrus oils safe for your teeth<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">Beat the bedtime blahs<\/a>\u201d on <em>The Lavender Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>How do you stay hydrated? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ef6da9\"><strong>Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover daily hydration tips along with valuable information on the benefits of water and how much you should drink! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":29123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2927,5605,2423],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Much Water Should You Drink? | Young Living Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wonder how much water you should drink? 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