Hydration
Safe with pregnancy
This is the oral intake of water or its substitutes, in order to ensure the necessary levels of fluids that is essential for normal cell function. When the cells are well supplied with the appropriate amount of fluids, body immunity and general wellbeing are optimised
Caution
Water can be harmful to the body if consumed in excessive amounts
The amount needed varies between the different climatic regions of the earth
Sunny climates will demand more whilst cold climates generally demand less water intake
Outdoor workers will require additional intake to replace their the water lost through sweating
Other factors that require more intake include:
- Athletes
- Older individuals
- Infants and young children
- Those on some specific medications
Therapy for:
Hydration
General wellbeing
Comments
Access to safe drinking-water is a basic human right
Up to 2 billion people in the world still have no access
Hydration is best achieved with water
Tea is the second most common form of hydration
Fruit juice and sugary beverages are commonly used but may have health consequences
Water is clean and safe from the tap in most countries of the world; choose tap when you can
Fortified water (e.g. sports drinks) can help in situations of mild dehydration
Sparkling water may provide an alternate taste for those who find water tasteless or flat
Mineral water contains minerals that may contribute to the dietary supply
Distilled water is clean but is unlikely to have any vitamins or minerals in it
Flavoured water also helps with the taste but the additives may be unhealthy for some people
Spring and glacier water are natural and clean, although this can not always be guaranteed. They can also be considerably expensive
Well / borehole water is fairly clean
Rain water is safe when collected directly, but is easlily contaminated by the roof or other collecting method
Alcoholic drinks can provide rehydration due to their large water content
- However, they will eventually dehydrate you unless you consume additional liquid
- This is due to their ability to force water out of the body through the kidneys
- Hence, you may push out more water than you gained from the alcohol
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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