This topic is important for the health of each of us, because our well-being, the amount of energy, as well as the water-electrolyte balance of the whole human body depend on the amount of water we drink daily, its quality, as well as the saturation of water with minerals, trace elements and salts.

Dehydration is a violation of the water-salt balance, which is accompanied by a lack of water in the body. It is important to know that there is no just a lack of water, it is always accompanied by problems with salt metabolism.

I want to make out the basic rules for quenching summer thirst, which will help to avoid disturbances in water-electrolyte and water-salt balance.

1. Drink often and in small portions (about 100 ml at a time), because a single consumption of a large amount of liquid will not bring unambiguous benefits, but can provoke puffiness. If you are, for example, in the office, then you can drink water every hour or 2, and if on the beach, then every half an hour, because in the sun the moisture loss occurs faster.

2. Drink water or other liquids, it is recommended - half an hour before meals and an hour after. Then the incoming liquid will not interfere with normal digestion.

3. Try not to drink ice water, because water below 20 degrees is poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and poorly quenches thirst.

4. In hot weather, it is worth stocking up in advance and carrying everywhere with you a small bottle of water without gas.

5. Different people have different needs for water, which depends on their weight. It is generally believed that a person should drink 30-40 ml. water for 1 kg. weight. For example, if you weigh 60 kg, then you should drink about 2.1 - 2.4 liters of water per day.

6. Do not forget about vegetables and fruits, which are quite capable of increasing the level of hydration. Watermelons, cucumbers, spinach, cold soups, or vegetable juices are excellent sources of extra fluid.

7. If you have reasons to fear dehydration due to increased physical exertion or due to other factors, as well as if there are symptoms of dehydration, such as dry mouth, low blood pressure, weakness, then you can use solutions containing electrolytes: Humana or other.

8. Be sure to remember that summer drinks should be no calories, no caffeine, no alcohol.

Watch your drinking regime and stay healthy at all times!