The Best Way To Stay Hydrated All Summer
It’s HOT all over the USA, and Florida is hot and
humid. This is the time of the year that people
get dehydrated.
Water makes up at least two-thirds of the human
body, hence, if you are not watering it look out.
Water plays a large part in your normal bodily
functions, such as lubricating your joints and
eyes, keeping your skin healthy by eliminating
toxins, and proper digestion. Once the water in
your body is reduced, it needs to be replaced. An
imbalance between the salts and sugar in your body
can affect your health both mentally and
physically. If your body has lost one to two
percent of its entire water content, you will feel
thirsty, a sign that you need to replenish the
lost liquids.
Dehydration happens when you have lost too much
water by working in the heat, playing sports, and
even lovemaking, if it’s too hot. I am not a fan
of hot yoga, reason being too much heat injures
the heart and the fire-water yin-yang balance.
Mild dehydration can easily be treated but, if it
reaches extreme levels, it can be life-threatening
and will require immediate medical attention.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration include
tiredness, dry skin, headache, constipation,
irritability and confusion, sunken eyes, and fear.
When we get dehydrated, we lose minerals, and then
our muscles cramp which causes pain and loss of
sleep. When you are over-heated, you have to stay
hydrated even if you hate drinking water. I hear
that just about every day, “Doc, I hate drinking
water or I know I should drink more water.” There
are many foods that you can start eating daily to
keep your system hydrated. Apples have an 86%
water content and tomatoes even more. Strawberries
also have a lot of water in them as well as
watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini, celery, and
cucumbers. In Chinese medicine, we use the white
part of the watermelon rind and that really helps
to keep you hydrated and it is good in salads. I
also recommend peaches, plums, pears, and sweet
potatoes. Chronic dehydration may affect your
organs and result in kidney stones, cholesterol
problems, constipation, and liver problems as well
as joint and muscle damage.
If you are not aware of it, Qi Gong will balance
your yin and yang. Get a hold of the Flying Crane
Qi Gong program and start practicing today.
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I wish you the best in your Health, Wealth, and
Happiness.
Dr. Wu Dhi
