As heat is at its peak, this time of the year in India,\u00a0staying hydrated in summer\u00a0is one of the most common\u00a0challenges witnessed across cities and towns. During the summer, especially in the month of May, keeping your body cooler is a big challenge due to the fluids it loses in the form of sweat.<\/p>\n
However, what makes this worse is that not only does the body lose abundant fluids, but also essential salts and minerals. Recovering this loss might pose as another issue during this season due to external temperatures. Failure to deal with this challenge can lead to chronic dehydration, and to make matters worse, can also cause ailments such as \u2013 constipation, liver problems, weight gain, blood pressures problems, joint and muscle damage, premature aging and gastritis, stomach ulcers, or kidney stones, to name a few.<\/p>\n
Following are a few tips to beat the heat, and keep yourself hydrated, thereby preventing any major discomfort or illnesses, and staying healthy:<\/p>\n
Consume abundant fluids \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Drink an adequate amount of water every day, to retain fluids in the body this season. Some experts also recommend 6-8 glasses daily, but the intake should depend on a person\u2019s demographics, height, weight, and level of physical activity.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Refrain from alcohol, smoking, and diuretics \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Smoking causes the throat to dry up, while alcohol and diuretics like cola, coffee, and other caffeine-based drinks lead to a loss of fluids in the body, increasing the production of urine. Therefore, it is suggested to avoid both in general, especially during the summer to prevent severe dehydration.<\/p>\n