Scott Schwab:
With summer upon us and record heat coming our way, we need to think about water. Not necessarily water on our bodies although swimming and water sports are definitely a plus.
With our bodies being over 70% water it is important to replenish our supply and make sure we get plenty of the clear stuff. One of the easiest things we can do for our health and our bodies is to drink a lot of water. It has the benefits of detoxification, replenishing our core fluid, revitalizing our joints and muscles,and the list goes on.
When it is in the 80's and 90's, on average we will sweat about 30% more than on a cooler day in the 50's and 60's. Sounds obvious, but the truth is, we don't always get the right amount of water to compensate for the heat. If you add in humidity, well you are up over 50%. When we lose fluid, we can experience everything from fatigue to dehydration, to headaches, and cramping.
Start today by drinking plenty of water and making sure that you spread it through the day. Make sure that when you are outside working, playing, or just enjoying the sun that you have water to replenish your core. You may not think you are thirsty and you even may go hours without drinking, but you will eventually feel the effects one way or another.
The best test to see how hydrated you are is to look at the color of your urine. It will also tell a lot about your health and the toxins that you are keeping in your body. You will avoid more pesky sicknesses and skin irritants by simply getting plenty of H2O.
Here is a great article with a helpful chart that I found interesting.
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