lways consult with your medical doctor or other health professional before making any dietary changes, including increasing your intake of water or salt.Sources for this article include:Water: for Health, for Healing, for Life; F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.; 2003.Filtered Drinking Water: Four Important BenefitsWhat Is Ionized Alkaline Water?About the author:Nancy Hearn is a certified health and nutrition