when you can't seem to hydrate....

[T-Bird]

It's only just afternoon, I've already had about 10 cups of water and I can't seem to get hydrated?

Any ideas? My mouth feels dry and parched.....

[Aleesha Sattva]

soak some chia seeds and then eat them! they are very very very hydrating!

[DeniseM]

If your body's balance of electrolytes is out of whack, water will mostly pass through you unabsorbed. Eat or drink something high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium -- such as bananas blended with celery, or coconut water (nature's Gatorade!) :) Once your mineral balance is normal, it will be much much easier to get hydrated.

[Rick2009]

More minerals as mentioned above.

Lots of celery juice....like one or more bunches a day.
You can add a little powdered seaweed to your water.

This doesn't sound right.. but it works for me: A teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar in 8 ounces of water....I luv it. I use this one post workout bc it also helps to flush the acids created by the exercise.

[NaturalMama]

It could be a sign of blood sugar imbalance/intolerance, or diabetes/pre-diabetes. Go for more greens and less sweet fruit; especially avoid wheat (even sprouted). Add lemon and stevia to your water too if you like it.

[streetsurfer]

Even a little salt in a glass of water will help.

[Dimond]

I have that happen all the time. Mainly because I sometimes go too long with enough water and then it takes awhile for my body to catch up. Juices and/or coconut water can help speed things up.

[DRiz]

Coconut water - fresh from a Thai coconut. I try to drink it after workouts. Its amazing how hydrating it is.

[mallow]

Definitely try the celery and coconut water. If that doesn't help, consider seeing a health professional. Diabetes is serious.

Not to be rude, but were you hungover? Does this happen a lot? Did you eat something unusual for you?

Sometimes if I eat something I'm sensitive too my thirst level changes.