(770) 438-8990
1290 W. Spring Street, Suite 130 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
Sports Chiropractic InstituteSports Chiropractic Institute
  • Services
  • Our Team
  • Testimonials
  • New Patients
  • Blog
  • Contact

Essential Hydration

May 19, 2018Ashli LinkhornGeneralNo comments

Water is an essential component in living a healthy life. Our bodies are composed of about 60%-65% water, yet we often enter a state of dehydration. Dehydration occurs when we expel more fluids than we are consuming. Many of our organs rely on a significant amount of water, and when we are dehydrated we are causing those organs to decrease in functionality. Some symptoms of dehydration that may occur include thirst, dry skin or wrinkles, dark yellow or brown urine, dizziness or headaches, cramps, and a decline in cognitive and physical performance.

We naturally grab for water when we feel thirsty, but by the time our thirst is initiated we are already dehydrated. It is important to keep yourself hydrated before you reach that point. Staying hydrated helps regulate your body temperature, moisten tissues, lubricate joints, flush out waste, carry nutrients to cells, and protect your organs. Here are some easy tricks to keep you hydrated:

  • Carry a bottle with you at all times and continuously fill it up throughout the day.
  • Drink 10 large sips every 15-20 minutes when working out.
  • Use a water app that tracks your water consumption and reminds you to drink throughout the day.
  • Snack on fruits with a high water content (watermelon, grapes, oranges, etc.).
  • Avoid drinks with caffeine as caffeine is a diuretic and can dehydrate the body.

Happy hydrating!

By: Marissa Knoblich

Tags: dehydration, hydration, water
Ashli Linkhorn
Previous post Creamy Avocado Pesto Next post Six Ingredient Chicken Marsala

Related Articles

Gluten-Free Chili

January 23, 2021robbie

4 Ingredient Protein Energy Balls

March 20, 2021robbie

4 Things to Do if You’re Suffering From Elbow Pain

March 9, 2019Ashli Linkhorn
  • Share

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Make Your Sleep a Priority
  • 4 Ingredient Protein Energy Balls
  • Turning Stress Into Productivity/Mental Fortitude
  • Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole
  • Gluten-Free Chili

Categories

  • Exercise
  • Food
  • General
  • Uncategorized

Archives

  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
Email
Facebook
Google+
YouTube
Instagram
Yelp
© 2018 All rights reserved. Powered by YDO