https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/ Hydration and digestion after 50, by Raymond Koekemoer. Educational only, not medical advice. en-us Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/does-thirst-fade-with-age/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/does-thirst-fade-with-age/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer An old Ayurvedic text says thirst should never be held back. Modern studies suggest it speaks more quietly later in life. Here are the four points in my day when I drink without waiting for it. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/what-old-traditions-say-about-warmth-and-moisture/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/what-old-traditions-say-about-warmth-and-moisture/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, the Greek-Arabic tradition, and the Mediterranean table grew up far apart. Here is what each says about warm, moist food, and how I use them alongside modern research. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/how-much-water-after-50/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/how-much-water-after-50/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer Eight glasses? Two liters? The honest answer is that no single number fits everyone after 50. Here is what tradition says, what the common figures really mean, and how to find your own amount. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/still-skating-at-54/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/still-skating-at-54/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer A personal piece about skateboarding in my fifties, sipping instead of chugging, and listening to a body that no longer shouts when it is thirsty. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/the-dry-breakfast-problem/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/the-dry-breakfast-problem/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer Dry toast and a big glass of water is not the same as a breakfast that holds its own moisture. Here is the difference, and a few easy ways to try it. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/warm-or-cold-water/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/warm-or-cold-water/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer Ayurveda and traditional Chinese practice have favored warm water for thousands of years. Here is what they say, what I have noticed myself, and a one-week way to find out what suits you. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/drinking-water-still-constipated/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/drinking-water-still-constipated/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer More water is the usual advice for constipation. If you are already drinking plenty and nothing changes, here are the quieter things worth looking at, and when to see a doctor. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/dry-mouth-at-night/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/dry-mouth-at-night/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer Waking with a dry mouth, even after a big drink at bedtime? Here are the everyday reasons it happens, small things to try, and when to see a doctor or dentist. https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/drinking-water-before-bed/ https://thehydratedgut.com/articles/drinking-water-before-bed/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Raymond Koekemoer A big glass of water at bedtime feels like a healthy habit. After 50, it may mean more trips to the bathroom, and no less dryness. Here is what I changed.