I have a bicycle with a step through frame, and am looking for solutions for carrying fluids and keeping hydrated on long (30 - 100 mile) bike rides. C'mon, bike-friendly problem-solving MeFites, help a girl out! [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Jun 30, 2009 - 20 answers

What is the best hydration pack for running with? [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Jun 29, 2009 - 11 answers

The water in my #7 plastic polycarbonate 5-gallon jug is starting to taste funny. Also a bonus BPA question. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on May 30, 2009 - 13 answers

I do not like drinking (plain) water, but I know I should. Is it healthy to only drink stuff like Gatorade? If not, how can I force myself to like water? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Feb 5, 2009 - 61 answers

Will drinking seltzer water before exercise hurt me? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Oct 4, 2008 - 9 answers

It seems obvious, but what is the best liquid to drink to prevent dehydration in a desert environment? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 19, 2008 - 24 answers

I wake up with a dry mouth three to four times a night. This has been going on for quite a few years, but it would be nice to find a solution that works and to be able to sleep through the night more often. [more inside]
posted by beagle on Mar 27, 2008 - 25 answers

How can I rehydrate quickly after a bad cold? [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Feb 25, 2008 - 18 answers

I live in a humid / semi-tropical area where it never gets cold / snows. I have been here for 7 years and am very climatized. Now, whenever I go home to Michigan for Christmas, I get extremely 'dried out'.....my head feels dehydrated. I also get extremely tired / lethargic, and my internal thermometer gets thrown out of wack. What is going on here, and what can I do to alleviate the symptoms so I can have an enjoyable Christmas?
posted by jasondigitized on Dec 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Am I harming my kidneys? [more inside]
posted by rglass on Oct 12, 2007 - 23 answers

Trying to find isostar, a childhood favourite isotonic drink, in toronto [more inside]
posted by spacediver on Aug 4, 2007 - 2 answers

AskMe Runners: Do you use a lumbar pack/bum bag/fanny pack? If so, how do you keep it from flopping around while you run? [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Jun 10, 2007 - 11 answers

Migraines, hydration and pee — oh my! [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

What temperature water will hydrate one fastest? [more inside]
posted by Humpable Prose on Dec 26, 2006 - 12 answers

It seems that soda water (i.e. water with bubbles) doesn't hydrate me very well at all, even when consumed in great quantities. This is true of club soda, seltzer water, and sparkling mineral water. Is it all in my head or is there a good scientific explanation of this?
posted by callmejay on Mar 31, 2005 - 10 answers

Pets pets and more pets: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/4681">Sorta tangental followup from about a year ago- re: feline urinary tract blockage. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Jan 6, 2005 - 9 answers