[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It’s a wet and rainy day in the DMV area today–so what better topic is there to talk about than water intake!
The best fluid for our body is water. Water is extremely important–not just for the world we live in but also for our bodies. I’m sure you have probably heard by now that our bodies are made up of 50-75% water. That’s A LOT! Just think about it–no wonder we tend to feel terrible when we get dehydrated. Our bodies need water to function properly.
Dr. Loerch from our Fairfax clinic has talked about the importance of drinking water (especially when the heat and humidity is up) in one of our past blog posts, but did you know that it’s just as important to stay hydrated when you’re cold.
Have you ever noticed that you don’t feel as thirsty in the fall and winter It’s certainly harder to tell if you are dehydrated when you are cold. In fact, studies have shown that cold exposure can decrease a person’s thirst by 40% (1). Because of this, it is even more important during the colder months to not just go by your body’s signal for thirst, but to also REMEMBER to drink more water.
One thing you can do to drink more fluid is keep track of your fluid intake. Carry a water bottle around with you and keep track in your phone how many bottles you drink per day. Better yet, make it a competition with your family members! Also, take some time to read this blog post about the signs of dehydration and the harmful effects of dehydration.
Just remember, even a nagging headache can sometimes be healed with an increase in water consumption!
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- Kenefick RW, Hazzard MP, Mahood NV, and Castellani JW. Thirst sensations and AVP responses at restand during exercise-cold exposure. Med Sci and Sports Exerc. 1528-1534 (2004).
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