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April 28, 2017 3 min read 0 Comments
Staying hydrated:
I cannot go on about staying hydrated enough, it is so important and a key in helping acne-prone skin. I can really notice when I have not drunk enough in the day. I often feel tired and sometimes get a really bad headache. There are of course other symptoms of dehydration such as, feeling thirsty, feeling dizzy or faint, a dry mouth and dry skin. Although it is important to drink enough fluids in the day it is also important to make sure that those drinks keep you hydrated as well. Try to minimize fizzy drinks, alcohol, and caffeine as these can act as diuretics and leave you even more dehydrated. Your body is made up of 75% water so it is key to stay hydrated to keep your body functioning. There are some useful tips to help keep you hydrated if you are a victim to becoming dehydrated.
This can help particularly if you do not like the taste of water, it makes your glass of water more enjoyable and it can be easier to keep on top of your water level intake.This can help particularly if you do not like the taste of water, it makes your glass of water more enjoyable and it can be easier to keep on top of your water level intake.
Things like watermelon, grapes, cucumber and other fruits can contain a high level of water which all adds up, helping to keep your body going.
You can also get water bottles with times on the side so that you know how much to have drunk throughout the day.
Having reminders on your phone or every time or you do a regular activity or the adverts come on while watching TV get a drink. These can be helpful if you are likely to forget.
If you do get thirsty when you are dehydrated, do not wait until that point as this can be an early sign that you are already becoming dehydrated. Prevention is better than a cure.
Avoid high salt foods as these can leave the body dehydrated.
Have a big glass of water when you wake up as this helps to stimulate the body and particularly as you have not had a drink all night, chances are your body will need it.
Remember to drink water before and after exercise especially as the body would have been sweating to keep you cool, you will need to replace the loss of fluid in your body.
These can all be helpful in keeping yourself hydrated but it is important to find what works for you and getting into the habit of having enough fluid.
Benefits of staying hydrated are:
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