PSA: Don't drink too much (water)
So, I love water. Who doesn't? It's one of the top few drinks known to man. And so in office I used to drink a lot of water. I thought that's healthy.
Over time, I started developing a throbbing headache. I was very confused, and assumed the worst. Did not want to go to the doctor, cuz I thought it'll pass. But I saw it coming back a few days a week, for almost 2-3 months.
Somehow, I recently read a book on health which asked me not to drink excess water, cuz it washes away minerals. Then I read more, realized if you have too much water, it can lead to swelling up of parts of the brain, which leads to a throbbing headache.
It was an big insight. It's been a couple of days, actively measuring and making sure I don't drink too much. So far, no headache yet (fingers crossed)
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3-4 litres is okay for a normal adult. The same would differ for men and women. Further consumption depends on your activity level, temperature of your environment and age.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, as fluid needs vary among individuals.
Best approach is to monitor your hydration is to monitor the color of urine you pass.
You are spot on boss That's how I realized actually The book I read that you should have a slight yellow tint to the urine.
I realized I haven't seen that in a year (sorry TMI)
I drink 5L almost daily (seriously) and I don't have more than normal physical activity. I do not have headache like you, but i honestly feel too thirsty if I dont..
https://youtu.be/ZThbeb6mh30?si=8ySG7PYBldM-XCDw
Check this video. Educational purposes.