Water is essential
It supports digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, kidney function and normal brain and muscle function.
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Hydration & Electrolytes
Water supports virtually every system in the body. Here we explore how much we need, what changes those needs, the role of sodium and how to separate useful insights from overstated claims.
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You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty?
Corey introduces ideas popularised by Dr Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, including hydration, salt and the possibility that some everyday symptoms may be signals we do not immediately recognise.
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Why this is included
This video helped spark our current community conversation about water and hydration. Dr Batmanghelidj made broad claims that go beyond established clinical evidence, but his central invitation—to take hydration seriously and notice the body’s signals—is worth exploring.
Inclusion here does not mean every claim is accepted without question. The useful task is to separate foundational physiology, practical observation and interesting hypotheses from claims that still need stronger evidence.
Needs vary
Climate, activity, pregnancy, illness, diet, body size and sweat rate all affect fluid requirements.
Sodium has a role
Sodium is essential for fluid balance, but more is not automatically better and individual losses vary widely.
Symptoms are not diagnoses
Thirst, fatigue, headache or dry mouth may relate to hydration, but they can have many other causes.
Put it into practice
Find your everyday starting point
Our three-question guide translates Australian and New Zealand reference values into a practical bottle plan.
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