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Hydration
Your body is almost 70% water so when the heat comes knocking, don't lose a drop!
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Our bodies are more water than any other chemical, so when our H2O levels fall below the safe range, we get dehydrated and start to see adverse effects. It’s a natural reaction, but it is easily remedied.
The key is to be prepared no matter the weather. The sun can increase your dehydration, the cold can as well, and let’s not forget about exercise and how that can mess with your hydration. Just make sure you’re drinking plenty and know the signs of your own dehydration.
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Two thirds, or on average 60% of our bodies are made up of water. It varies from organ to organ, but the body’s largest organ – the skin – is 64% water itself.
Is water the only way to stay hydrated?
Drinking water is the quickest way to rehydrate, but it doesn’t have to be just water – any liquid counts towards your recommended intake. It could be a glass of juice or the milk in your cereal, even fruits and vegetables have water in them.
The key is to eat and drink a healthy, balanced diet and avoid diuretic liquids like alcohol or caffeine-rich drinks.
Signs of dehydration
- Feeling thirsty
- Feeling dizzy or faint
- Dry tongues, lips or eyes
- Infrequent urination
- Dark and strong-smelling urine
How much water or liquid should you drink?
Most doctors recommend you drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This is based on the assumption that a glass is 250ml, so anywhere between 1.5 and 2 litres per day is what you should be drinking in addition to eating moisture-rich foods.
As a result, it’s important to drink more than the recommended daily amount of water if it’s hotter than usual and you’re doing physical activity.
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In the last 170 years, Baldwins has passed from the loving care of George Baldwin whose family helped to establish 12 shops (before downsizing) to the Dagnell's, who have helped Baldwins to flourish into the store you see today: London's oldest and most established Herbalist.
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