How to deal with dehydration?

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Most people are likely to know that, especially in summer, due to sweating, it is very important to drink a lot of liquid to prevent dehydration. Too often, however, people also neglect to increase their electrolytes. However, this is crucial for health.

An electrolyte is simply a substance that produces an electrical solution when dissolved in water. This may not make much sense to most people, but it is enough to say that it is vital for nerve function. There is a reason why the term is most often used as a plural. There are several electrolytes, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, and potassium. These must be balanced for the body to function properly. The latter two are extremely important for nerve function and body temperature regulation.

If the electrolytes are not balanced, several problems can occur. One of them is suddenly a high body temperature. This can happen very quickly and a person can't even see what's happening. However, this is life-threatening and is commonly referred to as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, or heat stroke. These are not the same, but the electrolyte imbalance can lead to all of these or contribute to them.

When we sweat, it is the natural reaction of the body to high temperatures. The evaporation of sweat cools the skin, although it is not always noticeable. The problem is that sweat contains more than water. It is also loaded with electrolytes. This means that a person who sweats profusely, which is not uncommon in summer, loses large amounts of electrolytes. A balance is also quickly lost.

That's why the military and others often distribute "salt tablets" when people go to work at high temperatures. You can do the same at home by spraying a little salt in the palm of your hand and tapping your tongue. You can also dissolve and drink a small amount of salt in the water. This helps enormously, but there is still an imbalance in electrolytes. The intake of salt increases the content of sodium and chloride because salt is sodium chloride. However, it does not increase the concentrations of any of the other electrolytes.

There is a simple solution, no ringtone planned. If you consume a little salt, you also consume a little salt substitution. This may seem strange, but a salt substitute marketed under different names from various companies, such as Nusalt, is sold to people who have low sodium or limited sodium diet. It should be noted that even people on a limited sodium diet need an increase in sodium intake if they sweat profusely.

The substitute for salt is potassium chloride. So simply by taking a small amount of salt and replacement salt, it increases the two main electrolytes your body needs to replace what is lost through perspiration. Putting 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of salt replace in a large glass of water is even better because it's always the hydration problem you need. On request, this drink can be sweetened with a small amount of honey and/or seasoned with a beverage or Koolaid flavors. A person can also add a few drops of lemon juice, orange juice, or other juices.

When the air temperature rises, by all means, increase the consumption of liquids. However, remember to increase your intake of electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium. It is a simple preventive measure to prevent a fatal situation from hitting before you become aware of it.



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