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Mindfulness
Hydration shows up quietly in how long your energy holds and in how your body recovers between moments. There’s no finish line here. This is something you come back to.
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MG+H20
Most people don’t think about water until something feels off. By opening this, you already are. For those of us with MG, small, steady choices often matter more than big fixes. Hydration is one of the few things that can support the body without asking much back. Today isn’t about hitting a number or doing it right. It’s about giving your system a little more support than it had yesterday. That alone puts you in a good place.
03-Core topic-1
Direct MG Benefits
or people living with myasthenia gravis, hydration can quietly affect how the day unfolds. Adequate fluids may help support:
• Swallowing comfort when fatigue sets in
• Energy stability later in the day
• Muscle endurance during longer or more active periods
• Medication tolerance for some people
This isn’t a treatment and it won’t change MG itself, but it can reduce avoidable strain on a system that already works hard. Small, steady hydration tends to matter more than volume.
03-Core topic-2
Hydration & Fatigue
For many people with MG, fatigue isn’t just about exertion. It’s also about how quickly the body loses support between moments.
Staying reasonably hydrated can help soften those drops, not by boosting energy, but by helping you hold onto what you already have.
03-Core topic-3
Consistency Over Volume
With MG, large swings often matter more than totals. Spacing hydration across the day can feel easier on the body than trying to catch up all at once. This is about rhythm, not rules.
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Hydration
Today’s focus is hydration. Not in a perfect-world way, just in a real, day-to-day way. For people living with myasthenia gravis, water isn’t just “good for you.” It can affect energy, clarity, and how heavy the day feels. You don’t need to do anything special today.
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MG+H20
Most people don’t think about water until something feels off. By opening this, you already are. For those of us with MG, small, steady choices often matter more than big fixes. Hydration is one of the few things that can support the body without asking much back. Today isn’t about hitting a number or doing it right. It’s about giving your system a little more support than it had yesterday. That alone puts you in a good place.
03-Core topic-1
Direct MG Benefits
or people living with myasthenia gravis, hydration can quietly affect how the day unfolds. Adequate fluids may help support:
• Swallowing comfort when fatigue sets in
• Energy stability later in the day
• Muscle endurance during longer or more active periods
• Medication tolerance for some people
This isn’t a treatment and it won’t change MG itself, but it can reduce avoidable strain on a system that already works hard. Small, steady hydration tends to matter more than volume.
03-Core topic-2
Hydration & Fatigue
For many people with MG, fatigue isn’t just about exertion. It’s also about how quickly the body loses support between moments.
Staying reasonably hydrated can help soften those drops, not by boosting energy, but by helping you hold onto what you already have.
03-Core topic-3
Consistency Over Volume
With MG, large swings often matter more than totals. Spacing hydration across the day can feel easier on the body than trying to catch up all at once. This is about rhythm, not rules.
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02_Hydration.
Hydration shows up quietly in how long your energy holds and in how your body recovers between moments. There’s no finish line here. This is something you come back to.
(Audio / video lives here.)
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MG+H20
Most people don’t think about water until something feels off. By opening this, you already are. For those of us with MG, small, steady choices often matter more than big fixes. Hydration is one of the few things that can support the body without asking much back. Today isn’t about hitting a number or doing it right. It’s about giving your system a little more support than it had yesterday. That alone puts you in a good place.
03-Core topic-1
Direct MG Benefits
or people living with myasthenia gravis, hydration can quietly affect how the day unfolds. Adequate fluids may help support:
• Swallowing comfort when fatigue sets in
• Energy stability later in the day
• Muscle endurance during longer or more active periods
• Medication tolerance for some people
This isn’t a treatment and it won’t change MG itself, but it can reduce avoidable strain on a system that already works hard. Small, steady hydration tends to matter more than volume.
03-Core topic-2
Hydration & Fatigue
For many people with MG, fatigue isn’t just about exertion. It’s also about how quickly the body loses support between moments.
Staying reasonably hydrated can help soften those drops, not by boosting energy, but by helping you hold onto what you already have.
03-Core topic-3
Consistency Over Volume
With MG, large swings often matter more than totals. Spacing hydration across the day can feel easier on the body than trying to catch up all at once. This is about rhythm, not rules.
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One Glass = 16 oz
Children (under ~100 lb)
Many kids do fine with 1 glass for every ~40–50 pounds of body weight, spread across the day. Smaller sips more often usually work better than large amounts at once.
Adults (100–150 lb)
A common reference is 4–6 glasses over the course of the day. Needs shift with heat, activity, and fatigue.
Adults (100–150 lb)
Many people land around 6–8 glasses. Some days need less. Some days need more.
I know drinking water can be a drag
Bodies vary. MG varies. Days vary. Use this as orientation, not obligation. Drinking water can suck and even be challenging I know, but trust me over time you will see the difference
Lastly
Showing up matters more than the volume. Consistency beats perfection every time.
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"Dehydration makes every symptom louder. This is baseline work, not optimization."
Mikal Strong
Founder, mikalstrong.com
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Electrolytes
Water works better when it stays in the body.
A small amount of electrolytes can help with fluid retention, especially for people who fatigue easily or sweat more than they realize.
For MG, this can matter on:
Warm days
Light activity days
Days when energy drops faster than expected
This doesn’t mean sports drinks or loading up on sugar.
Sometimes it’s just adding a pinch of support to what you’re already doing.
07_Recipe
Mikal’s Mint Sipper
If plain water feels like work, this makes it easier to keep coming back to it.
You’ll need:
A pitcher of cold water
A small handful of fresh mint
A few slices of cucumber or lemon (optional)
Lightly crush the mint in your hand before adding it.
Let everything sit for 10–15 minutes.
The flavor stays subtle.
No sugar. No heaviness. Just enough to make water feel more inviting.
Some people find this easier to sip throughout the day, especially when fatigue makes swallowing feel more effortful.
08_Mechanics
Swallow exorcises
Pause before you swallow
Bring the glass to your lips and take a small sip. Let it sit for a moment instead of rushing.
Feel the swallow
As you swallow, notice your throat gently lifting and releasing.
You don’t need to force it. Just notice it.
One small swallow at a time
Avoid gulping. Smaller swallows are often easier to manage, especially when tired.
Rest between sips
Give your throat a moment before the next swallow.
Fatigue builds quickly here.
Thought
Some people with MG find that this kind of intentional swallowing reduces coughing, effort, or hesitation over time.
If anything feels uncomfortable or unsafe, stop.
This is about support, not pushing.
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Complete your
check-in today
Answer honestly. The baseline holds when you show up.
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Hydration
Today’s focus is hydration. Not in a perfect-world way, just in a real, day-to-day way. For people living with myasthenia gravis, water isn’t just “good for you.” It can affect energy, clarity, and how heavy the day feels. You don’t need to do anything special today. Just notice your relationship with it.
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facts and feelings
MG+H20
Water is the first tool. Everything else follows.
Hydration
Fluid intake stabilizes muscle function
Your body speaks in thirst and fatigue. Listen to it.
Consistency
One glass counts as progress
Perfection is the enemy of done. Show up imperfectly anyway.
Mindset
You fall to your baseline
Protect it like your life depends on it. Because it does.
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facts and feelings
MG+H20
Water is the first tool. Everything else follows.
Hydration
Fluid intake stabilizes muscle function
Your body speaks in thirst and fatigue. Listen to it.
Consistency
One glass counts as progress
Perfection is the enemy of done. Show up imperfectly anyway.
Mindset
You fall to your baseline
Protect it like your life depends on it. Because it does.
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One Glass = 16 oz
Children (under ~100 lb)
Many kids do fine with 1 glass for every ~40–50 pounds of body weight, spread across the day. Smaller sips more often usually work better than large amounts at once.
Adults (100–150 lb)
A common reference is 4–6 glasses over the course of the day. Needs shift with heat, activity, and fatigue.
Adults (100–150 lb)
Many people land around 6–8 glasses. Some days need less. Some days need more.
I know drinking water can be a drag
Bodies vary. MG varies. Days vary. Use this as orientation, not obligation. Drinking water can suck and even be challenging I know, but trust me over time you will see the difference
Lastly
Showing up matters more than the volume. Consistency beats perfection every time.