DEHYDRATION

DEHYDRATION

                Dehydration, caused when you are losing more water than what you are taking in, is preventable and easily managed, but never to be taken lightly.

How Do I Know I’m Dehydrated?

Early warning signs of dehydration:

·         Fatigue

·         Dark urine

·         Headaches

·         Increased thirst

·         Mild constipation

·         Mild confusion, irritability

·         Sensations similar to hunger pangs

·         Dry lips (often masked by lip gloss and lip balms) and dry mouth

If you miss these warnings, your body will turn up the volume and start shouting at you. Here are more blatant signs of dehydration (don’t let it go this far!):

·         Fainting

·         Dry skin

·         Weakness

·         Greater confusion

·         Heart palpitations

·         Severe constipation

·         Decreased urination

·         Light headedness, Dizziness

·         Inability to sweat or produce tears when crying

HOW TO AVOID DEHYDRATION

* Drink at least 3 liters water per day.

* snack on the right foods

* Drink constantly , not occasionally

* Avoid diuretics

* Include more gourd varieties 

* Eat watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber

* Include Green Leafy Vegetables & berries(Gooseberry, blueberry)