(more than one of these per day is not a healthy way to hydrate)
As much as we encourage readers to stay hydrated in the late
summer heat and humidly, we also suggest hydrating in healthy ways. Health Briefs explains why over hydrating can be a killer.
It is still terribly hot and humid outside and we still have
to drink enough water to stave off thirst, dehydration and the possibility of fainting.
But there is a limit for the amount of hydrating liquids our bodies can handle.
Over hydration occurs when we consume more fluids than the
brain and body can take. Drinking large quantities of water in a short period
of time can send the body’s balance of electrolytes off kilter, cause brain
swelling, seizures, put the patient in a coma, or cause death.
One eight ounce glass or bottle of water per hour is a
healthy way to stay hydrated both indoors and out. When we are very thirsty,
such as after working outside, it is reasonable to want to gulp down more water
than normal. But moderation is best. Health Briefs TV urges readers to be
mindful of over hydration. Take it easy when in the heat and keep an eye on
student athletes this year on the practice and playing field.
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