WAT.ER YOU WAITING FOR? Drink more water!!

 

In Madrid, Spain where I live, it has been over 100ºF for over a week.  At night, the temperatures drop a little…but only for a little while.  IT’S BRUTAL!  With such high temperatures, it’s important to stay hydrated and drink more water.  Not juice, soda or tea- just water.  Why?  To avoid symptoms of dehydration, such as:

è Feeling dizzy, unable to concentrate (this can affect any work or studying you’re trying to do!)

è Headache

è Fatigue (which can lead to being grumpy- which makes you not nice to be around!)

è Muscle cramps

…just to name a few.  Being dehydrated can affect all sides of your health- mental, social and physical.  Stay cool- stay hydrated- and you will experience these symptoms less.  How??

è Drink WATER- lots of it!  Make sure your urine is close to clear!

è  Wear light, cotton clothes (natural fibers).

è Eat more fruits and veggies- they’re light, fresh and cool- and contain lots of water.

è Work out in the cooler hours (morning or evening/night) if possible.

è Rest and stretch more if you’re getting tired from the heat.  Dehydration and fatigue can lead to muscle cramping and strains.

è GET IN THE POOL- have some water fun!

è Enjoy your summer- keep it cool!!