It is especially important for people with disabilities to drink enough water. People with certain types of disabilities, such as spinal cord injuries, are unable to regulate their body's internal temperature, making them prone to health stroke.
One of the best sources of water can be found in fruits,
leading physicians to tell patients to “Eat Your Water.” Fruits and vegetables
are great, healthy sources of water.
Cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, cantaloupe, blueberries,
grapefruit, watermelon, spinach, tomatoes, and strawberries are types of fruit
that are more than 90 percent of water by weight. In addition, popsicles,
smoothies, coconut water and chia seeds are all high in water content. Chia is
a flowering plant in the mint family that grows in southern Mexico and
Guatemala.
The key to staying hydrated is to drink water – before and
after exercise, after using the restroom and before each meal, experts say. By
the time you are thirsty, your body already is in the first stages of
dehydration.In some cases, carry a large refillable bottle with you to so you can drink whenever you feel thirsty.
Other ways to stay hydrated throughout the year, not only
summer, include:
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Set alarms on your phone or watch to help remind
you to drink a glass of water each hour.
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Stay hydrated while at work.
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Drink extra water when the temperature and
humidity are both higher than 70. These weather conditions are when you are at
the greatest risk of becoming dehydrated.
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If you’re bored of drinking water, flavor it
with citrus, cucumber, crushed mint of even basil.
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Swap out pop for sparkling water – it has the
same fizziness as pop, but is much healthier and more hydrating.
A person’s blood if more than 80
percent water so if you don’t replace what’s lost every day, blood thickens,
forcing the heart to work harder and raising the risk of a heart attack,
experts said.