Jackson College has partnered with Henry Ford Allegiance Health to offer Jackson College students and employees medical care evaluation and treatment from the clinic’s caring staff. A licensed nurse practitioner and technical staff will be in the office to see patients, make diagnosis and assessment, prescribe medications or make referrals.
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The Jackson College Health Clinic is located in
Justin Whiting Hall, Room 111.
Hours: In-Person and Virtual Care
Mondays: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Hours: Virtual Care Only
Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Call us to make an appointment at 517.990.1374.
By appointment only at this time.
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Over half of the human body is composed of water. Therefore, getting enough water every day is important for your overall health (Mayo Clinic, 2017). Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. However, it is important to remember that caffeinated beverages, in excess, can dehydrate the body. So if you are only drinking coffee and pop, time to think again and start adding water into that daily regimen.
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How Much Water Do I Need?
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Water needs vary depending on age, weight, level of physical activity, general health and climate in which you live (Soong, 2011). If you are wondering how much water intake is right for you, a good starting point is to take your body weight, divide it in half and that number in ounces is how much water a day you should consume.
Example:
150 lbs. / half = 75 lbs.
75 lbs. = 75 oz.
To put it in perspective, if you are drinking the standard 16.9 oz. bottles of water, that would equal 4.5 to 5 bottles if you weigh
150 lbs.
Bottom line, there is no one size fits all answer to this question. People who have medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure (CHF) need to be particularly careful about their water intake (Godman, 2018). Therefore, it is important to evaluate your water needs based on your health.
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Water is the primary source of keeping our bodies
functioning properly.
Below is a list of benefits:
· Regulates body temperature
· Flushes waste
· Forms saliva (aids in digestion and food breakdown)
· Lubricates joints
· Shock absorber for vital organs
· Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
· Prevents constipation
· Normalizes blood pressure (Specktor, 2018)
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Reasons You May Need More Water
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| • | Living in hot climate |
| • | Very physically active |
| • | Running a fever |
| • | Been ill and have had diarrhea and vomiting (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2018). |
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You don’t have to drink water to get water in your diet. Fruits are excellent sources of water. Watermelon is 90 percent water (Soong, 2011).
Other fruits high in water content include:
| • | Grapefruit |
| • | Oranges |
| • | Strawberries |
| • | Honeydew |
| • | Cantaloupe (Specktor, 2018) |
Although vegetables are not as full of water as their fruit counter parts, they are a rich source of water.
Vegetables high in water content include:
| • | Celery |
| • | Cucumbers |
| • | Tomatoes |
| • | Green peppers |
| • | Romaine lettuce (Soong, 2011) |
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There are so many reasons that drinking water is the best, and here are some reasons why:
| • | Water not only saves you calories but it saves you money, keeps your skin healthy and body hydrated.
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| • | Sugary drinks, such as pop, energy drinks, and alcohol can be dehydrating to the body and can lead to weight gain and inflammation.
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| • | If you don’t like the way plain water tastes, you can always add a lemon wedge or a calorie-free additive, such as Crystal Light, to bring some flavor to your water.
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| • | If you aren’t already carrying water with you everywhere you go, start doing so; your body will thank you. |
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