#234: How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink Each Day?

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March 21, 2013 free podcast: How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink Each Day? Also: how to get rid of varicose veins, the difference between protein and amino acids, healthy eating for camping, what causes hives, and how many hours a week should you lift weights?

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Chris says @ 00:22:05 He has veins that are popping out in his shoulders and bicep. They look like varicose veins (but not as severe - zig zaggy) and he doesn't like the way it looks. Is there anything he can use to make them disappear or is he screwed? ~ In my response, I mention the transcript to a previous episode we did on varicose veins, Also: Horse Chestnut Extract, Grape Seed Extract,