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[THOMASJACOB]

ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER

Body fluids are lost through perspiration and urine from daily activities. With summer heat and vigorous exercise, more amounts of fluids are lost that needs to be replaced to prevent dehydration and heart related problems. Often a dry mouth, slight headache feeling or decreased frequency of urination are key signals that your body needs more fluids.

Plenty of water is needed to maintain the bodys fluid balance. Sixtenn ounces or 2 cups of water should be consumed each morning and frequent water intake of half cup each hour throughout the day is a good reference point. Increase fluid intake before and after exercising.

As temperature increases the amount of water intake should also increase hourly.

If exercising, recommendations point out to drinking 8 ounces of water prior to exercising then every 30 minutes during exercising and again atleast two hours afterwards.

Remember caffeinated and alcoholic beverages causes some loss of fluid because they act as diuretics. A glass of water should be consumed with coffee or tea as a preventive measure.

Drinking water is important for energy and endurance. With vigorous exercise for over one hour or at a moderate pace for two hours, a drink of carbohydrate like beverages will be needed to maintain the energy levels. Otherwise the lack of hydration does cause fatigue and loss of endurance.

Diluting fruit juices with water (half and half) will give a refreshing drink with enough carbohydrates. Drinking higher carbohydrate like concentrated drinks will cause slow absorption and  reprtedly cause cramping. Avoid sports drinks high in fructose for they can cause nausea and diarrhoea. Sports drinks provide electrolytes - sodium, pottasium and magnesium. These electrolytes improve the taste of the drink and promote consumption

If you are a diabetic, have known heart diseases, are pregnant or taking medications on a regular basis, consult your physician about specifics to your hydration in hot weather.It is extremely important that you wisely plan your days activities to avoid heat related health concerns.

Dehydration Dangers

Summer dehydration can creep up so its a good strategy to keep replenishing fluids.

It is particulary important to keep an eye on your kids especailly if they tend to keep playing and exercising until they look as if they are ready to drop.

Dehydration can lead to serious complications including kidney stones.

Usually people dont drink queit enough and may feel listless, feverish, headache, nausea or overall tiredness.

The darker the urine the more dehydrated the person is. So hydrate, hydrate, hydrate until the urine is clear and copious.

Summer health and safety tips

• Drink plenty of water and keep the body hydrated
  
  
• Avoid alcohol and caffeince . They dehydrate the body
  
  
• Eat light food as hot and heavy foods tend to add heat to the body
  
  
• Avoid the use of salt tablets or high salt foods
  
  
• Wear light colored lighweight clothing. If you go outdoors wear a hat and use sunscreen
  
  
• Discontinue to reduce strenous physical activity during extremely hot weather.
  
  
• Avoid prolonged outdoor activities and take frequent breaks too
  
  
• Keep yourself cool as possible it will reduce the risk of illness
  
  
• Keep drapes or shades drawn closed
  
  
• Take a cool bath or shower to cool of your body. Cool wet wash closthes may also be used
  
  
• Try to avoid cooking or baking especially during the hottest times of the day
  
  
• Check on the elderly or ill frequenlty.

Hope someone like this............  

Regards

Thomas

ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER

Body fluids are lost through perspiration and urine from daily activities. With summer heat and vigorous exercise, more amounts of fluids are lost that needs to be replaced to prevent dehydration and heart related problems. Often a dry mouth, slight headache feeling or decreased frequency of urination are key signals that your body needs more fluids.

Plenty of water is needed to maintain the bodys fluid balance. Sixtenn ounces or 2 cups of water should be consumed each morning and frequent water intake of half cup each hour throughout the day is a good reference point. Increase fluid intake before and after exercising.

As temperature increases the amount of water intake should also increase hourly.

If exercising, recommendations point out to drinking 8 ounces of water prior to exercising then every 30 minutes during exercising and again atleast two hours afterwards.

Remember caffeinated and alcoholic beverages causes some loss of fluid because they act as diuretics. A glass of water should be consumed with coffee or tea as a preventive measure.

Drinking water is important for energy and endurance. With vigorous exercise for over one hour or at a moderate pace for two hours, a drink of carbohydrate like beverages will be needed to maintain the energy levels. Otherwise the lack of hydration does cause fatigue and loss of endurance.

Diluting fruit juices with water (half and half) will give a refreshing drink with enough carbohydrates. Drinking higher carbohydrate like concentrated drinks will cause slow absorption and  reprtedly cause cramping. Avoid sports drinks high in fructose for they can cause nausea and diarrhoea. Sports drinks provide electrolytes - sodium, pottasium and magnesium. These electrolytes improve the taste of the drink and promote consumption

If you are a diabetic, have known heart diseases, are pregnant or taking medications on a regular basis, consult your physician about specifics to your hydration in hot weather.It is extremely important that you wisely plan your days activities to avoid heat related health concerns.

Dehydration Dangers

Summer dehydration can creep up so its a good strategy to keep replenishing fluids.

It is particulary important to keep an eye on your kids especailly if they tend to keep playing and exercising until they look as if they are ready to drop.

Dehydration can lead to serious complications including kidney stones.

Usually people dont drink queit enough and may feel listless, feverish, headache, nausea or overall tiredness.

The darker the urine the more dehydrated the person is. So hydrate, hydrate, hydrate until the urine is clear and copious.

Summer health and safety tips

• Drink plenty of water and keep the body hydrated
  
  
• Avoid alcohol and caffeince . They dehydrate the body
  
  
• Eat light food as hot and heavy foods tend to add heat to the body
  
  
• Avoid the use of salt tablets or high salt foods
  
  
• Wear light colored lighweight clothing. If you go outdoors wear a hat and use sunscreen
  
  
• Discontinue to reduce strenous physical activity during extremely hot weather.
  
  
• Avoid prolonged outdoor activities and take frequent breaks too
  
  
• Keep yourself cool as possible it will reduce the risk of illness
  
  
• Keep drapes or shades drawn closed
  
  
• Take a cool bath or shower to cool of your body. Cool wet wash closthes may also be used
  
  
• Try to avoid cooking or baking especially during the hottest times of the day
  
  
• Check on the elderly or ill frequenlty.

Hope someone like this............  

Regards

Thomas

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[Shivani]

Dear Thomas,

This surely is a very interesting post. It is all the more important for persons with spinal cord injuries. People with SCI specially high quads may loose the function of sweating due to injury, which makes it very difficult for them to handle hot temperatures. I personally get fever in summer just because I do not sweat and all the body heat is retained. Drinking lots of fluid definetaly helps.

regards,
Shivani

Dear Thomas,

This surely is a very interesting post. It is all the more important for persons with spinal cord injuries. People with SCI specially high quads may loose the function of sweating due to injury, which makes it very difficult for them to handle hot temperatures. I personally get fever in summer just because I do not sweat and all the body heat is retained. Drinking lots of fluid definetaly helps.

regards,
Shivani