2. Water
Since we mentioned needing to up your water intake when you drink alcohol, let’s look a little deeper at how water helps all on its own. Our bodies are approximately 70% water, and it is necessary for every bodily process.
If you are dehydrated, your body isn’t as effective at flushing out toxins that can fuel inflammation. Water also helps cushion your joints; in fact, some types of arthritis are related to inadequate cushioning where two bones meet.
Try to drink around 2 liters per day of freshly filtered tap water. Skip the fancy vitamin waters as they can’t deliver nutrients as effectively as food, and often have added sugar. Bottled waters are not worth the markup and are often pulled from municipal sources, the same as your tap.