Ideas to hydrate us in the summer

In these hot summer days we must not forget that staying properly hydrated is a key factor so that especially children and the elderly can enjoy leisure activities, sports and nature with peace of mind and energy , whether they are on family vacation at home, or at summer camp or camps.

Water is an essential element for life. When we are born, our body composition is 80% water. A proportion that decreases as we get older. Water is of such importance for our survival that it is even considered food.

The functions that water performs in our lives are quite varied:
• Transports nutrients and oxygen
• Removes waste substances
• It intervenes in processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism
• It is part of the blood (83%)
• It is involved in the regulation of body temperature; a function accentuated in the summer season in which we find ourselves, given that with sweat we manage to eliminate excess body temperature and refresh the surface of the skin.

SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION
When the body becomes dehydrated (loses more fluid than it takes in) it cannot perform normal functions. The blood pressure drops, the heart rate and breathing speed up, the urine becomes dark, there is a loss of color in the face and fingertips, there is a sensation of dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, fever, delusions and even fainting.

DECAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS
To avoid dehydration and maintain healthy habits, especially in the summer months, we recommend:
• Drink 2 to 3 liters a day, continuously and in small amounts.
• When doing physical activities and efforts, these amounts should be increased, especially if you sweat a lot.
• Always carry a bottle of liquid to remind you to drink.
• Do not forget that the feeling of thirst can appear when there is already dehydration.
• Drink different liquids (water, infusions, soft drinks, juices, milk, etc.); the changes in flavors help to drink the required amount.
• Eat foods rich in water such as fruit, vegetables and vegetables.
• Avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages: they have a diuretic effect and dehydrate.
• Stay in a cool and ventilated environment whenever possible.
• Monitor the adequate fluid intake of people most vulnerable to dehydration such as children, grandparents, athletes or outdoor workers.

ADVICE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IN DERMO-AESTHETICS
• Aloe vera body gel that provides great hydration to the body through the skin.
• Lilac, is one of the lines in organic and local cosmetics that works with its main ingredient, with aloe vera in all its cosmetics, which work as skin regenerators and moisturizers.
• Body oils provide us with nutrition and prevent excess evaporation of water from our skin, we can choose jojoba oil, hazelnut oil or Terpénic apricot nut oil, for example. They are fast-absorbing oils suitable for all skin types.

ADDITIONAL TIPS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT, IF WE NEED TO REHYDRATE IN THE SUMMER
To recover minerals and fluid loss due to high temperatures or physical exertion, we can take:
• Ergybase (rich in potassium)
• Megamultiminerals
• Sea water
• Silicon