We all know that diet and exercise are important for good health, but most of us forget about our need to hydrate. On average, the body loses and needs to replace 2-3 quarts of water a day. Many foods including most fruits and veggies consist of mostly water which can help keep us hydrated but that’s not enough.
Are you dehydrated? If you exhibit any of these signs the answer might unfortunately be yes!
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Bad breath
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Decreased ammount of urine
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Dry mouth and swollen tongue
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Sluggishness and fatigue
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Sugar Cravings
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Dizziness
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Fainting
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Headaches
Your water goal should be to drink half of your weight in ounces every day. If you don’t think you get that much follow these tips to stay on top of your hydration:
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Start your morning off with a glass of water with lemon or lime
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Carry a reusable water bottle with you and drink regularly between meals
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Refill that water bottle and take a swig whenever you pass a refill station
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Drink 8oz of water before exercising and 8oz every 25 minutes while exercising to replace lost fluid
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Drink water before you are thirsty
Did you know water is one of the 6 nutrients essential for life? It impacts your health in so many ways including:
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Helps convert food into energy
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Carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells
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Regulates body temperature
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Lubricates joints
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Our 5 senses need it to function
At Tru, we know how important hydration is and that’s why we offer services to help your hydration needs. Come in to try our Nutritional IV, which is great for rejuvenating your body; a High Dose Vitamin C IV to increase whole body health; or an Ozone IV to purify your blood. In addition to helping hydration, our IV Therapies also strengthen your immune system to combat winter sickness.