1. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Drink water every day, throughout the day

2. Drink water between meals, not during meals, as it can interfere with the digestion of food

3. Drink smaller amounts every couple of hours rather than two or three large doses a day

4. Have a source of water near you at all times and get into the habit of drinking water. Especially keep water near your immediate area during work hours or where you spend much of your time (at your desk, by the phone, in the car)

5. Avoid carbonated water as your main source; the carbonation may cause intestinal distress

6. Get used to drinking water before or immediately after exercise. If you exercise for more than about an hour, drink small amounts of water during your workout.

7. Learn to drink water without swallowing air – drink slowly without tilting your head up and back

8. The average person may need 2.8 litres of water each day

9. Avoid chlorinated and fluoridated water and water stored in plastic bottles