A easy check to measure the diploma of hydration of the physique

Russia – Dr. Yarslav Ashikhmin, an inside drugs specialist, factors out that in sizzling climate, an individual should keep his physique’s hydration to keep away from dehydration and sunstroke.
He says: “There’s a easy check, which is very vital for the aged. This check entails calmly pinching the pores and skin on the again of the hand and letting go. If the pores and skin fold stays for greater than three seconds, it is vitally seemingly that the physique is affected by dehydration. Subsequently, the water and salt system should be reconsidered. It’s also vital to consider learn how to replenish the fluids that the physique loses throughout the sweating course of in sizzling climate. As well as, darkish urine could point out a excessive degree of dehydration, which implies that the physique has begun to preserve water. In accordance with him, some folks don’t drink fluids in sizzling climate to keep away from sweating. Nonetheless, this will result in warmth stroke.”

In accordance with him, it is best to at all times drink water even earlier than feeling thirsty. Most individuals ought to drink not less than two liters of water a day (together with soup and tea). Individuals who work in sizzling climate outdoor ought to drink 400-500 milliliters of fluid each 30-40 minutes.

He says: “It’s preferable to drink mineral water, however not medical mineral water, which accommodates a excessive proportion of minerals used to deal with sure medical situations.” However ingesting very massive quantities of water that doesn’t include minerals (akin to that offered by reverse osmosis filters) can result in water poisoning. You must also keep away from drinks that include sugar and alcohol.”

Supply: Gazeta.Ru