GlobalSpa
29-Apr-2020
Yes, it’s possible you’re dehydrating during your sleep. Here’s how you can change that for the better.
We’ve all woken up at some ungodly hour in the night, parched with cracked lips and throat paining. But have we ever noticed how common it gets, especially during summers?
There are certain reasons why this happens. One, our diets are heavily salted or too sweet. Two, alcohol has taken its toll. Three, we’re not drinking enough water. Other reasons include hormonal imbalance, sleeping in for too long, exercising right before bed, or overheating/improper room conditions.
If you’re tired of cracked lips and dry mouth every time you wake up, try these five simple tips to bring a difference to your body:
1.) DRINK WATER FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
Drink a glass of cold water each morning to stimulate your brain and hydrate first thing when you wake up. Cold water is recommended since it’s easy to absorb and thus helps hydrate the kidneys and liver rapidly.
2.) DRINK WATER BEFORE AND AFTER WORKOUTS
Especially if you’re having or have had a tough one. Your body loses water through sweating and it’s extremely important to replenish it with more fluids. Make sure your daily water intake is balanced all throughout the day.
3.) FRESHEN UP YOUR ROOM
Nobody’s fond of sleeping in super warm and humid rooms, and one shouldn’t be. Try to always keep your room as fresh as possible so you not only feel energized walking in but also wake up feeling less dehydrated and sleep better throughout the night!
4.) EAT MORE FRUITS
Fruits are naturally good sources of fluids, so increasing their intake will keep you fresh and always full. The best fruits to include right now include watermelons, papayas, guavas, grapes, and oranges.
5.) TRY REDUCING CAFFEINE INTAKE
As addicted as we are to it, caffeine does dehydrate the body. So if you really want to stop your body from suffering dehydration, reduce your caffeine intake – both tea and coffee. Instead for every cup you crave, try to replace it with water.
No more waking up dehydrated.
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