Why H2O?
We all know we should stay hydrated, but we also know it’s harder than it seems. Every day I wake up telling myself I will drink 8 cups of water. But I struggle all day long: remembering where I put my water bottle, taking the time to drink, or forgetting about it altogether.
Another issue I have is that cold or hot water can now bother my stomach. Drinking a cold glass of water first thing in the morning hurts my stomach and makes me skip breakfast. I know we all have our struggles, and all of our struggles are different.
I have found that if I leave water out on the counter overnight, or slightly warm it up in the morning, my stomach agrees with me a little more. At work I try to get room-temperature water so I can drink it right away.
Staying hydrated helps people with Crohn’s, IBS or any other stomach issue keep things moving. I notice I slow down if I do not drink enough water the day before, which can mess up the next day.
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I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. Check with your care team before changing treatment, diet or supplements.
