Staying Hydrated Provides Numerous Benefits

 

Boost Energy Staying Hydrated 

Staying hydrated provides the body with numerous health benefits regulating bodily functions, maintaining the body's temperature, boosting physical performance, and improving cognitive function.  Dehydration is the loss of water from the body as it is almost inevitably associated with the loss of sodium chloride as well.  Treatment of any form of dehydration is fluid replacement of the water lost from the body therefore not only requires the replacement of water lost from the body but restoration of normal concentrations of salt within the body fluid. Dehydration may be caused by restriction of water intake, excessive water loss or both losing more fluid then you take in each day often due to reasons like excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, and not drinking enough water.  Heavy sweating for prolonged periods of time like exercising in hot weather, or having a fever cause the body to lose water and electrolytes. 

Staying hydrated quenches your thirst to maintain good health. Frequent urination due to uncontrolled diabetes or taking certain medications like diuretics can cause you to urinate more often leading to fluid loss if not replenished.  Not drinking enough fluids especially during hot weather or strenuous activities, can lead to significant fluid loss.  Winter dehydration symptoms include thirst, dark urine, dizziness, fatigue, headaches and dry mouth.  As dehydration worsens symptoms can become more severe leading to muscle cramps, confusion and in serious cases shock.  It is important to stay hydrated in the winter drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day because heavy clothing, cold air, winter indoor heating, and decreased thirst signals may lead to fluid loss which may not be obvious.  Water is the most important nutrient in the body accounting for 70 percent of body weight in a normal adult.  “  Although the importance of hydration on work performance in hot climates has been recognized for years, considerably less is known with regard to hydration effects of cold climates. 

Few studies have specifically assessed the effects of cold induced dehydration on physical work.”  PubMed Hydration equates synergy balance of energy increasing physical performance. Several factors which are associated with dehydration during cold weather exposure are associated with fluid loss, while others are related to fluid restrictions.  The fastest way to rehydrate in any climate is to rehydrate the body by drinking plenty of water or sports drinks to replenish electrolytes especially if you are exercising intensely or experience loss of fluids due to vomiting or diarrhea.  For mild dehydration drinking small sips of water to replenish fluids may be sufficient, while moderate to severe cases especially with rapid heart beat or confusion seek immediate medical attention, with intravenous IV fluids for a fast safe method of fluid replacement.  “According to the U.S. The National Academies of Sciences and Medicine determined adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups of (3.7) liters of fluids per day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.75) liters of fluids a day for women.” 

Drinking water benefits the entire body boosting physical energy. Make it a habit to drink more fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration drinking one glass of water upon waking, carrying a clean reusable water bottle filled with water to ensure fluid intake while on the go.  Connect drinking to activities consuming 12 ounces of water before each meal, before snacking and before bed each night.  Make water more appealing by adding flavors to your favorite beverages for quick hydration fix. DripDrop Hydration packets bold variety single serve electrolytes powder dink mix is available in Watermelon, Barry, Lemon, Orange flavors Non GMO, Gluten free, Vegan formula.  Combat dehydration with science backed electrolytes powder formula that hydrates faster than water alone.  Perfect for sports, hot days and outdoor activities.  DripDrop precise formula activates a hydration shortcut delivering essential electrolytes including nutrients like zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C for additional immune support with less sugar than leading sports drinks.

Cheers! 

Patricia Lynn

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