It may seem like you don’t need as much water in the winter
as you do in the summer - you’re cold and definitely not sweating; you maybe
aren’t exercising as much or spending as much time outside. But, did you know
you can get just as dehydrated, if not more, in the winter?
When your body is cold it has certain mechanisms to help
keep it warm and regulate its temperature. It constricts blood vessels, which
raises blood pressure. This in turn causes the kidneys to produce more urine so
there is slightly less blood volume and less pressure in the veins and
arteries. This loss of fluids contributes to dehydration. Also, when you see
your breath outside that is steam coming from your mouth. Your body is losing
moisture through breathing and this also aids in dehydration if you aren’t
replacing this moisture with enough quality fluids throughout the day. Another
way you may be losing water, which sometimes goes unnoticed is when it’s very
dry outside. If you do happen to sweat it evaporates very quickly, so you may
not even realize you are perspiring at all.
The Most Important
Reason to Stay Hydrated
The number one reason to stay hydrated during the cold
months: cold and flu season. With a body that is well hydrated it can easily
move toxins, bacteria and viruses through the body. It will keep the digestive
tract healthy and able to move waste products through the body efficiently. It
will also keep the kidneys functioning well so they can play their part in
moving waste through the body. When you’re hydrated your body is also better
able to absorb the nutrition from your food, which only helps in fighting off
illnesses.
With alkaline ionized water you are better hydrated with the
smaller clusters of molecules making up the water. Your cells can more easily absorb
the water and keep the cells pure and functioning properly. Also, when the
acidic waste builds up in your body, the alkaline ionized water flushes them
out, all while keeping your body alkaline.
Tips for Staying
Hydrated Through the Winter
When consuming diuretics (foods, liquids, medication) that
pull water out of your body, such as caffeine, alcohol and some medications, I
can’t stress enough that you need to balance these with an equal or greater
amount of water. And try to steer clear from consuming too much caffeine and
alcohol.
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies! They generally have
a good amount of water and this water content counts, too, towards the amount
of water you should consume daily.
Try to cut back on sodium-laden foods. Processed foods and foods
from most restaurants are overly salted and can dehydrate you.
Drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising!
Even if you don’t feel sweaty! This will help keep your body hydrated, cut down
on muscle cramps, as well as fatigue.
And remember, drink enough water to keep your urine
relatively clear, with just a slight yellow hue to it. For most people this is
around 8 glasses a day. However, I strongly urge you to drink half your weight
in fluid ounces of water. A 200-pound person should therefore drink 100 ounces
of water each day. This can be adjusted based on activity level, if you’re
currently experiencing vomiting or diarrhea (which dehydrate you), have been
sick recently, etc. But taking a peek after you use the bathroom is a good way
to tell whether you’re getting enough water.
Here are some more pertinent articles I have written over
the years that cover this subject from different angles. Check them out to get
further enlightened on this subject:
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