Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration:

•     Dry lips and tongue
•     Headache
•     Weakness, dizziness, or extreme fatigue
•     Concentrated urine that appears darker than normal
•     Nausea
•     Muscle cramps

Tips

• The thumb rule is to drink plenty of water to keep your body well-hydrated.
• Natural drinks like buttermilk, coconut water, fruit juices, lime water, ORS (salt & sugar solutions) are a good option to replace lost minerals.
• Consume fruits and veggies that are rich in water content like Watermelons, oranges and cucumbers.
• Avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol while in the sun or heat especially during summer.

Did You Know

•    75% of our body weight is due to water
•    We lose it when we breath, sweat to cool the body and in excretion.
•    Dehydration occurs when water intake is less than water loss.