Drink 1/2 ounce of water for every pound of body weight. A 160 pound person needs 80 ounces of water, which is equal to 10 glasses of water daily.

Here are some tips to safe drinking water:

• Drink filtered tap water instead of bottled water
• Learn what's in your tap water so you know the best way to filter it. Go to www.ewg.org/tap-water
  
• Choose the correct filter. Go to www.ewg.org/tap-water/getwaterfilter
  
• Carbon filter (pitcher or tap-mounted are affordable and reduce many water contaminants such as lead
• Install a reverse osmosis filer if you can afford it, to remove contaminants that carbon filters can't eliminate such as arsenic and perchlorate (rocket fuel).
• Change filter on time. Old filter don't work
• Carry water in safe containers such as stainless steel or BPA-free bottles.  f you must use a plastic bottle, chcck the bottom for the recycle #. USe # 2, 4 or 5. Do not use 1 or 7.
• Pregnant mom's and infants - please use due diligence on the above recommendations.
• Consider a whole house water filter, if you can afford it.
• Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice or a few crystals or Himalayan salt to the water to re-structure it if the water is reverse-osmosis or distilled.
  

A word about expensive water machines and alkalizers. I have no problem with these devices but they can be quite costly. The most important thing is to drink enough water every day. I think that many people who purchase water machines drink water like they never have before and of course feel great. Simply drinking more good quality clean water will have the same effect. The chemical reactions in our body require an electrical charge. Just as a dry battery in your car will not start the engine, dehydration will prevent your body from functioning properly. Dehydration may be the #1 deficiency in America! Drink more!!

Drink fresh vegetable juices. Many people should avoid fruit juice altogether. If drinking fruit juice, dilute fresh fruit juice it with 50% water. Avoid fruit drinks and juices with added sugar, preservatives, corn syrup or artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, NutraSweet, Sweet N’ Low and Splenda.  Consider the purchase of a juicer. The best is the Vita-Mix. Avoid pasteurized dairy; choose raw dairy or organic products. Limit coffee or caffeinated drinks to two per day, if any. Choose organic coffee at all times. For the occasional alcoholic beverage, choose fermented drinks such as beer and red wine. Avoid distilled alcohol such as scotch, bourbon, vodka and gin.