20 home remedies for dehydration
Physiological dehydration due to increased sweating or urine output, is fairly avoidable condition. Even pathological dehydration that is secondary to a chronic illness can be avoided with proper water intake and nutrition. Summer is obviously intense, and cause dehydration via excessive sweating, however, water intake in winters is very commonly ignored due to absence of thirst, a prompt reminder to drink water. In the following list, you can find simple home remedies to treat or prevent dehydration. [9]
Increased water intake
Water is an essential part of human diet and deficits in hydration can lead to acute and severe chronic symptoms. Required daily intake of water can vary as per individual body demands, environmental condition and lifestyle practices. However, most nutritionists advise at least 2-3 liters of daily water intake for adult men. The corresponding number for women is 2-2.2 liters. However, this requirement increases in athletes, who are advised to drink ample water before and after physical exertion. In circumstances of fever, vomiting and diarrhea, it is essential to replace water loss by increasing intake. It is worth mentioning that alcohol and caffeinated drinks can increase intestinal motility and cause diarrhea. The fluid intake, hence should include non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic beverages.