While summer is great and everyone is enjoying the lovely warm temperatures and taking full advantage of the long summer days to laze on the beaches or do some other sporty outdoor things, it is vital that you remember to keep hydrated at all times.
Remember, drinking copious cocktails, lagers or carbonated drinks is not the same as drinking water – alcohol actually dehydrates you more as it is a diuretic, which means that it makes you urinate more, thereby dehydrating you. Coffee is also a diuretic – the best way for you to ensure that you are fully hydrated is to drink water.
Dehydration does not just mean that you are thirsty, and the other way around too. Dehydration means that your body is out of balance – remember it should be approximately 70% water for it to function optimally.
Dehydration can result in headaches, dizziness, dry eyes, nose and skin, infrequent urination, kidney problems, fatigue, impaired cognitive abilities, inability to solve mathematical problems and much more.
The best ways to ensure that you stay cool and well-hydrated this summer include:
- Starting off your day with a nice glass of water to get your system going and make up for the many hours without while you were sleeping;
- Drinking sufficient water throughout the day, and even more if you are working outside in the hot sun or taking part in some form of physical exercise;
- If you do not like the taste of tap water, even though the water in the UK is among the best in the world, do yourself a favour and invest in a water cooler that can provide you with chilled, great-tasting and smelling drinking water virtually 24/7.
Contact Living-Water, London’s premier water supply company, for a free water-needs assessment and quote for the best water cooler for your home or business.
