Drinking too much water: How much is too much?
Like most health conscious folks I was diligent with my water intake. I carried a water bottle with me almost everywhere. I always had a tall glass next to me as I worked at the computer. I never drank soda, punch, coffee or alcohol (still don’t). Other than a glass of milk at breakfast, every other meal was washed down with good ol’ H20.
My world was rocked early this year when I read this article by Matt Stone. Rocked because I finally realized that I was drinking too much water. I also learned that drinking too much water can do some damage long before you ever enter the danger zone of death by water intoxication.
Drinking too much water can lead to:
Decreased metabolism
Decreased mental clarity
Headaches
Insomnia
Cold hands/feet
Decreased emotional well being