{"id":15671,"date":"2018-07-20T14:32:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T12:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biobrots.cat\/ideas-to-hydrate-us-in-the-summer\/"},"modified":"2018-07-20T14:32:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T12:32:18","slug":"ideas-to-hydrate-us-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biobrots.cat\/en\/ideas-to-hydrate-us-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas to hydrate us in the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The functions that water performs in our lives are quite varied:
\n\u2022 Transports nutrients and oxygen
\n\u2022 Removes waste substances
\n\u2022 It intervenes in processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism
\n\u2022 It is part of the blood (83%)
\n\u2022 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.<\/p>\n

SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION<\/strong>
\nWhen 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.<\/p>\n

DECAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong>
\nTo avoid dehydration and maintain healthy habits, especially in the summer months, we recommend:
\n\u2022 Drink 2 to 3 liters a day, continuously and in small amounts.
\n\u2022 When doing physical activities and efforts, these amounts should be increased, especially if you sweat a lot.
\n\u2022 Always carry a bottle of liquid to remind you to drink.
\n\u2022 Do not forget that the feeling of thirst can appear when there is already dehydration.
\n\u2022 Drink different liquids (water, infusions, soft drinks, juices, milk, etc.); the changes in flavors help to drink the required amount.
\n\u2022 Eat foods rich in water such as fruit, vegetables and vegetables.
\n\u2022 Avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages: they have a diuretic effect and dehydrate.
\n\u2022 Stay in a cool and ventilated environment whenever possible.
\n\u2022 Monitor the adequate fluid intake of people most vulnerable to dehydration such as children, grandparents, athletes or outdoor workers.<\/p>\n

ADVICE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IN DERMO-AESTHETICS<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Aloe vera body gel that provides great hydration to the body through the skin.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 Body oils provide us with nutrition and prevent excess evaporation of water from our skin, we can choose jojoba oil, hazelnut oil or Terp\u00e9nic apricot nut oil, for example. They are fast-absorbing oils suitable for all skin types.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL TIPS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT, IF WE NEED TO REHYDRATE IN THE SUMMER<\/strong>
\nTo recover minerals and fluid loss due to high temperatures or physical exertion, we can take:
\n\u2022 Ergybase (rich in potassium)
\n\u2022 Megamultiminerals
\n\u2022 Sea water
\n\u2022 Silicon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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