“Hydration is the single most important thing you can do to treat and prevent chronic disease.”

-Dana Cohen, MD

Dr. Dana Cohen is an internal medicine physician who has spent her career practicing integrative medicine. She has helped thousands of patients find relief from a variety of health problems utilizing the principles of integrative and functional medicine She focuses on nutrition and limits her patients’ reliance on prescription medications by using diet, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplementation. Her first book “Quench” with coauthor Gina Bria has garnered rave reviews and has a cult following of devotees. It has been published in six languages. In this episode, Dr. Dana explains the importance of hydration for our health, how we can tell if we are dehydrated, how much water we really need, and what are the best ways to increase hydration. Listen and learn how improving your hydration can be life-changing.

 

Links: 

• Dr. Cohen’s book: Quench
• Website 
• Instagram 

 

Timestamps:

[04:29] What is the 4th phase of water?

[09:28] The symptoms of dehydration you might not know

[14:20] Is herbal tea hurting your hydration?

[16:38] Fascia and its connection to hydration in the body

[26:18] Ways to "eat" your water

[32:18] Tips to maintain your hydration

 

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.