[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title author=”off” date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”34px” custom_padding=”250px||250px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”150px||150px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” background_image=”https:\/\/majamayo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zdrave-namirnice.jpeg” background_blend=”overlay”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” meta_font=”|600||on|||||” meta_text_color=”#333333″ meta_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_divider color=”#f0f0f0″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_post_title title=”off” date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” meta_font=”|600||on|||||” meta_text_color=”#333333″ meta_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_divider color=”#f0f0f0″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” meta_font=”|600||on|||||” meta_text_color=”#333333″ meta_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Maintaining hydration during the hot summer months is an essential part of enjoying the season. Whether your plans include more walks or bike rides, sunbathing, or going on a long-awaited vacation, make sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated. This is crucial because it will keep your body – and mind – in the best condition. So, how do you know if you’re drinking enough water? Let’s delve into the facts and explore some of the best tips for staying hydrated throughout the entire summer.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font_size=”26px” global_colors_info=”{}” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_2_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” text_orientation=”center” header_text_align=”left” header_line_height=”1.2em”]<\/p>\n
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Water is key to overall health. Every cell, tissue, and organ in the human body relies on it to function properly. According to the Mayo Clinic, water makes up about 50 to 70 percent of body weight. How can even a slight loss of water negatively impact your body and mind? It all comes down to dehydration; when your body lacks enough water to perform normal functions.<\/p>\n
Water is crucial for your health because it:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Regulates body temperature
\u2022 Flushes waste out of the body
\u2022 Supports a healthy immune system
\u2022 Lubricates and cushions joints
\u2022 Promotes healthy digestion
\u2022 Improves memory, alertness, mood, and sleep quality<\/p>\n
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For the average healthy adult, the general recommendation for water intake is eight glasses of water a day – or 2 liters. However, everyone’s needs vary depending on their level of activity and even the climate they live in. So, how much water do you actually need to drink to stay hydrated? Here are some general guidelines, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine:<\/p>\n
For men, around 13 cups of beverages, including water (3 liters).
For women, around 9 cups of beverages, including water (2 liters).<\/p>\n
Other water-based beverages such as tea, milk, and coffee contribute to this total recommended fluid intake. Plain water is the best and calorie-free, so try to make the majority of your 9-13 cups of water.<\/p>\n
Here are some factors that can increase your hydration needs to consider:<\/p>\n
Activity Level – The general rule is that if you sweat, be sure to replace what you’ve lost. It’s essential to drink water before, during, and after exercise.<\/p>\n
Climate – If you live in a hot and humid climate, you’ll likely sweat more, causing you to dehydrate faster than in cooler places. Did you know that being at a higher altitude – like in the mountains – can lead to dehydration? This also applies to flying on an airplane. Always keep plenty of water on hand no matter where you are.<\/p>\n
Overall Health – While it’s important to stay hydrated every day, it becomes even more critical when you’re sick. Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause significant dehydration, as can bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Increasing fluid intake is a crucial part of successful recovery.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font_size=”26px” global_colors_info=”{}” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_2_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” text_orientation=”center” header_text_align=”left” header_line_height=”1.2em”]<\/p>\n
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Here are a few crucial signs to watch out for:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Thirst
\n\u2022 Skin redness
\n\u2022 Headache
\n\u2022 Fatigue
\n\u2022 Increased body temperature
\n\u2022 Weakness
\n\u2022 Dizziness
\n\u2022 Rapid breathing and pulse
\n\u2022 Dry mouth
\n\u2022 Nausea
\n\u2022 Vomiting<\/p>\n
Here are some great tips to help you stay hydrated – and cool – this summer: <\/p>\n
\u2022 Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Maintaining hydration during the hot summer months is an important part of enjoying the season. Whether your plans involve more walks or bike rides, sunbathing, or going on a long-awaited vacation, make sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":990002,"featured_media":2716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-body"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/990002"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3227"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3229,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3227\/revisions\/3229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/majamayo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n \u2022 Opt for light-colored clothing.
\n \u2022 Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing.
\n \u2022 Mist yourself with a spray bottle when feeling overheated.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"