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What to do for dehydration & how to stay hydrated? Try these home remedies the next time you feel dehydrated for quick relief.
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About Dehydration: • Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. • Your body lose water while performing daily activities like breathing, sleeping, walking, sweating, urinating. • You need to replenish this loss of water from your body. • If you do not then your body will start showing signs of dehydration. • In case of moderate dehydration home-based remedies can help you get rehydrated. • In cases of severe dehydration, you must take a medical expert’s advice. • Most people in India are engaged in blue-collar jobs that require moderate to intense body movements.
6 Easy Ways of What You Can Do For Dehydration • Drink Water • 75 % of our human body consists of water and we technically cannot survive without water. • Water is present inside and between our cells and also in our blood vessels. • The first thing you need to do to treat dehydration is to drink a lot of water. • You should try and drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day. • This will reduce your chances of suffering from this health problem.
6 Easy Ways of What You Can Do For Dehydration 2. Drink Other Fluids • Other than water many fluids can help you with dehydration. • You can drink herbal tea, fresh juices, or smoothies. • These are excellent choices to save you from dehydration. • Broth and soup can also be added to the list. But ensure that you add more greens and fewer spices.
6 Easy Ways of What You Can Do For Dehydration 3. Drink Coconut water • Coconut water is known to hydrate the body inside out. • Coconut water is loaded with calcium, amino acids, potassium and high amount of electrolyte. • Coconut water is also used for IV hydration because of the higher content of potassium in it. • Many athletes also take coconut water before and after their training. • But be mindful to consume coconut water in its natural form 4. Eat Food With Higher Water Levels • Fresh fruits like watermelon, muskmelon, strawberries, pineapples, peaches, oranges, etc. have higher water content. • Vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, celery, cucumber, zucchini, lettuce, etc. also have high water content. • You can include them in your salads or while preparing your daily meals to avoid dehydration.
6 Easy Ways of What You Can Do For Dehydration 5. Intake of Oral Rehydration Salts • In cases of medium dehydration, you can also take an appropriate and guided amount of oral rehydration salts. • These salts are easily available in any medical store. • These salts are usually prescribed if a person is suffering from dehydration because of diarrhoea.
6 Easy Ways of What You Can Do For Dehydration 6. IV Fluid Hydration • If you suffer from severe dehydration then home remedies may not work. • You will have to rush to a doctor and seek help. • When you suffer from dehydration caused by vomiting, diarrhea, and other health conditions, just drinking water won’t help. • During such times, a medical expert will recommend the dosages of IV fluid hydration to treat your condition.
Common Symptoms Of Dehydration • Excessive thirst • Dryness in the mouth • Urinating less than usual • Smelly and dark urination • Constipation • Less sweating • Dizziness • Fainting The Takeaway • You cannot take this health problem lightly. • In some cases, it can lead to severe health conditions. • To avoid getting dehydrated make a habit of sipping water every hour of the day. • Proper intake of water will solve many problems and keep your body in good shape. • Also, if you see if the slightest sign of dehydration then keep your family doctor in the loop to avoid any casualties
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