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You can freeze water bottles with your
fluids so that when you drink them they will be cool. You need to
drink five to ten ozs. while working out every 15 minutes or so. This will help prevent dehydration and make
sure to avoid caffeine, alcohol and carbonated drinks. If your urine is
dark in color you are not getting enough fluids and need to drink
more. Proper hydration is critical in preventing heat illnesses such
as dehydration and heat exposure. If you are not sweating as normal
this could be a sign of dehydration.
You need to ware the proper clothing. Light colored, light weight
and porous clothing are preferred to heavy clothing. You should not
wear sweat suits or rubber type clothing in the heat. This type of
clothing increases humidity close to the skin and can cause heat
illnesses. On hot humid days if you are wearing a hat you need to
remove it every now and then to allow your body to cool down since
most of the body heat will escape through your head. If you are having
muscle cramps you need to take in more electrolytes
How to stay
hydrated when exercising and
during the summer
Staying hydrated is essential all year long, especially during the
summer when it is hot and humid. Your body needs water to function
around 75% of your body is made up of water . Athletes are at higher
risk for dehydration because of the increased activity and sweating. The signs or symptoms of dehydration include but are not limited to
thirst, decreased urine output, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches,
and muscle cramps. Especially for athletes, improper hydration can
seriously hinder athletic performance. Non-athletes need to stay
hydrated as well, as for your body loses water when you breathe,
sweat, and go to the bathroom.
To prevent dehydration steps can be taken. Avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee,
pop, tea , alcohol, sugar, candy, sweets, drink before you are thirsty,
provide adequate water breaks during intense activity, avoid
high-protein diets, and wear light weight, light colored clothing.
Rubber suits or sweat suits should not be worn. Drinking water
throughout the entire day is better than chugging it directly before
activity. This not only makes your stomach feel full, it does not get
absorbed in your body as well as it does when drank in moderation.
Room temperature water gets absorbed better than icy-cold water. You
should drink filtered tap water, its just as good and cheaper then
buying bottled water.
Avoid drinking too much water, a condition known as hyponatremia could
occur. This occurs when the sodium levels in your body are decreased
overtaken by water. This condition is very rare. Make sure you drink
other fluids besides water throughout the day, juice, milk. Also,
after you get done with exercise have a glass of some sports drink to
replace the lost electrolytes; even fruit or some juice will do that
for you.
How to use home remedies to help your kids
problems
Sometimes you just do not want to leave the house but your kids are
sick. Here are some easy tips you can do at home. If your child has some congestion, use petroleum jelly. Rub it on
their chest and leave it on for a day. You should not use vics, since
kids immune systems are not fully developed, you should not use
medicated rubs. Diarrhea is a common problem. When you have this
remember BRAT - bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast. Other tip is to
burn some toast, scrape the burnt toast into water and have your child
drink it.
Teething is some every parent has to deal with. Grab a
wash cloth, roll in a tube like a taco , soak it with apple sauce and
freeze it. Let the babies chew on it. You can also use a metal spoon
for teething. The metal will help break the skin and also give a cool
sensation - you can also stick the spoon in the freeze or fridge.
Sugar can also be placed on the pacifier.
Do not bathe your baby too much. Bathing your baby removes natural
chemicals and moisteners, which can lead to sensitive skin and
allergic reactions in the future. Give a sponge bath 2-3 times a
week. To freshen your baby up, clean the babies mouth and diaper area
with water and gentle cleansers.
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