Which of the following drugs should you avoid in summers?
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A diuretic is a type of drug that increases the production of urine, thus aiding loss of fluid from the body, which may, in turn, lead to increased levels of dehydration. Hence, it is advised to avoid diuretic drugs during summers as much as possible. These include decreasing intake of beverages such as cola, coffee and chocolate.
Which mineral should you increase consumption of, during summers?
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Dehydration doesn't only imply an increased loss of water from the body, it also means an excessive loss of electrolytes, which urgently need to be replenished. Intake of potassium rich foods such as sweet potatoes, mangoes, pineapples and bananas is imperative in this regard.
Your fluid intake should be over 2 liters a day.
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Due to increased amounts of sweating during summers, it is imperative that you increase your fluid intake to at least 2-2.5 liters a day. It is the most quintessential means of avoiding dehydration and maintaining optimum fluid levels of the body. Water, in this regard, should be the most important fluid you drink and should not be less than 1.5 liters.
Yoga cools your body during summers.
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Carrying out half-hour sessions of yoga and meditation during summers will work wonders in calming down your nerves that usually signal excess sweating as a response to an increased external temperature.
Acclimation is very useful to prevent dehydration.
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During early summers or just at the start of summer, it will be prudent of you to spend short periods in the sun to help you get used to the heat (especially if you are into outdoor sports). This will help your body acclimatize and help you get through the summers easier, and with decreased chances of dehydration.
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