DEHYDRATION

DEHYDRATION
by Dietitian Sonam Balasaria
Dehydration is a condition that can occur when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount of water taken in (Water IN < OUT). With dehydration, more water is moving out of individual cells, the basic functioning of the body is affected. There is a lack of water in the body, which leads to serious conditions. 
 Our body is very dynamic and always changing. It is true especially with water levels in the body. We lose water in the following routine: When we
  1. Breath
  2. Sweat
  3. Urinate or have a bowel movement
  4. Vomiting or Diarrhoea. 
To prevent dehydration: 
1) Always keep a check on your water intake. 
2) Keep sipping water throughout the day.
3) Don't wait for thirst symptoms.
4) If you feel thirsty, remember your body is already dehydrated.
5) You can also drink flavoured water like Lime water, mint water, Fennel Water, etc. 


DiD YoU KnoW?
Drinking water can actually help you in losing weight too.

 Thousands have lived without LOVE, Not ONE without WATER!!!

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