When it comes to water intake, you may have heard the recommendation that you should drink 8 cups per day, but for Lyme patients, it can be a different story. It’s common for Lyme patients to experience excessive thirst as one of the earliest symptoms of tick-borne illness, and it is often overlooked. Well-known Lyme literate doctor, Dr. Lee Cowden (who originated the Cowden protocol) recommends his patients drink three liters or three quarts of clean water, evenly spaced throughout the day. He makes the point that patients need to drink this amount of water per day and not substitute drinks like coffee, caffeinated teas, and soft drinks because all those beverages can be dehydrating. Pure, clean water is recommended.
The Importance of Water Intake for Lyme Disease Patients
