"The Importance of Hydration: Finding the Right Balance for Optimal Health"
A working mom's excessive water intake led to dangerously low sodium levels, causing lethargy and headaches, until her doctor advised her to cut back and add electrolytes. Recommendations for daily water intake vary, with Penn Medicine suggesting half an ounce to an ounce of water per pound of body weight, while Dr. Mark Montano recommends three liters per day for men and two liters for women, emphasizing the importance of monitoring urine color and odor to gauge hydration levels.