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Readers, watchers, and book lovers are all welcome here. The articles point to their videos, the videos point back to the articles and their sources, and the books go deeper when you are ready. Begin wherever feels right, and follow what interests you.
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The Hydrated Guthydration and digestion after 50
- Watch
A new video every Friday at 5:00 PM, and short clips most days, on YouTube.
- Read
Nine plain-language articles, each with its sources, and more with a matching video each month.
- Print, free
The Oasis Library: the daily planner, a shopping list, and logs to keep notes.
- The books
Five books for going deeper: two cookbooks and three guides.
- Learn
The Hydrated Gut Academy: guided courses, in preparation.
- Who and how
Who I am, and how I check what I publish.
Watch
Each Friday at 5:00 PM (South African time) a new video goes up on The Hydrated Gut YouTube channel. A few to begin with:
Read
Plain-language articles, each with its sources listed.
- How Much Water Should You Drink a Day After 50?
- Drinking Water Before Bed After 50: Why It Can Keep You Up at Night
- Drinking Plenty of Water and Still Constipated After 50? What I Learned
Print, free
The Daily Hydration and Kitchen Planner: a warm, steady day on four printable pages, sent to your email.
The books
If you are new to the series, The Hydration Trap is a good place to start.
Say thanks
Everything above, apart from the books, is free and stays free. If it has helped you, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi. It’s a thank-you, not a payment for advice, and it helps keep the videos coming.

