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Optimal Hydration with "Quench" co-Author, Dr. Dana Cohen

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To stay hydrated, one must drink eight 8oz glasses of water a day, right?  WELL... there's WAY more to it than that AND the benefits of staying hydrated are WAY more than you think!  Join Will and Jon as they interview Dr. Dana Cohen, co-Author of Quench to learn more!  

Dr. Dana Cohen has worked side by side with the late Dr. Robert Atkins, a true pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and now, in that same field, Dr. Cohen is a Well respected and beloved clinician.  She has helped thousands of patients find relief from a variety of health problems utilizing the principles of integrative and functional medicine focusing on nutrition and limiting her patients’ reliance on prescription medications by using diet, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplementation.     

She is a founding member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Organic and Natural Health Association and is on the scientific advisory board of Cure® Hydration and the Health and Wellness Advisor for Essentia® Water.   

Her first book “Quench” with coauthor Gina Bria has been published in six languages, has garnered rave reviews and has a cult following of devotees… which now includes Will and Jon.    

@drdanacohen- instagram and twitter; @danacohenmd-facebook https://www.drdanacohen.com  

01:00 Optimal Hydration with “Quench” Co-author Dr. Dana Cohen 

04:00 Introducing Dr. Dana Cohen 05:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~3 min) 

08:30 How Dr. Cohen became obsessed with hydration 

11:30 What makes hydration so difficult to study? 

15:00 You'd be surprised what is dehydrating you 

17:00 Simple.changes make big waves 

20:30 How do you know if you're dehydrated? 

22:30 What happens when you're dehydrated? 

27:30 Drinking water isn't always enough 

31:30 Eat your way to hydration 

36:00 Sports drinks are not the answer 

39:30 Mirco-movements are your friend 

50:30 Meditate to hydrate 

53:00 The Quench Program 

57:30 Jon leads some closing micro-movements 

Our Hosts: Will is excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, he feels it's a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled.   Email: [email protected]        

Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives.   Email: [email protected]           

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