Holiday period is full of travelling, celebrations and good meals. With all this excitement, however, one simple thing that maintains your body healthy is forgotten-drinking a lot of water. The issue of dehydration on holidays is typical due to our hectic routine, alcohol intake, and lower temperatures when we do not always feel in need of drinking water. Hydra-IQ supports digestion, increased energy and is even used to treat conditions such as GERD and constipation, which tend to be on holiday occasions. This game plan provides tips you can use in order to be hydrated and feel your best throughout the season.
Nobody needs to make significant adjustments when staying hydrated through the holidays; one simply needs to make conscious decisions. When you drink water on a regular basis, balance alcohol and consume hydrating foods, you will be promoting digestion, energy, and a healthy body throughout the season.
It will make your body more grateful, as you will have more energy, and the number of post-party-pains will decrease.
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Stress and physical activities like alcohol, salted food and cold weather limit the body intake of water, and thus, dehydration is more prevalent during festive seasons.
Goal of 8-10 cups of fluids a day, with variation depending on the activity level, alcohol consumption, and body size.
Yes, however, caffeinated drinks may serve as weak diuretics. Substitute them with additional water or caffeine-free herbal teas.
Certain fruits such as oranges, melons, and grapes and vegetables such as cucumbers and celery contain water.
Switch alcoholic beverages with a glass of water to minimize dehydration and the hangovers.
Yes. Soups made with broth are also really helpful when it comes to keeping hydrated (particularly during colder seasons).
Cold weather suppresses thirst signals, and you might not become aware that you are being dehydrated until it manifests itself.
The initial signs are dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness.
Yes, even plain sparkling water is hydration. Simply do not eat flavored ones that are added to them with sugar or caffeine.
Yes. Dehydration can also create constipation and can aggravate reflux symptoms when people are eating certain heavy holiday meals.
