Do you experience headaches, fatigue, muscle pains, constipation, heartburn, anxiety attacks, food intolerances, joint and muscle weakness, dry skin, chapped lips, water retention, digestive problems, or bad breath? If so, you may be suffering from dehydration. Many people are dehydrated and are not even aware of it. Even mild dehydration can impair cognitive function, such as short-term memory, alertness, and concentration. Dehydration can result from simply not drinking enough water, or from drinking fluids such as soda, coffee, or alcohol that rob your body of water. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hot weather, exercising, and illnesses that involves a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea also increase your body’s need for water.
5 Ways to Prevent Dehydration
- Carry water with you everywhere you go.
- Eat foods that contain a high amount of water, such as fruits, vegetables, soups, and smoothies.
- Drink beverages such as milk, low-sugar juices and herbal teas.
- Fill water bottles at the start of your day and make sure you drink them by the end of the day.
- Drink room-temperature and still water rather than sparkling or ice-cold water. Carbonation and cold temperature make it harder to drink very much water at one time.
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