ice cream. Healthy fluids are essential
Family and community medicine consultant, Dr. Muhammad Bakr Salih Qandiyah, advised community members to be careful to drink water and fresh juices to face the summer heat and make the body in a state of constant hydration.
And he indicated that among the wrong behaviors of some, especially young children when feeling thirsty, is consuming soft drinks or caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee or ice cream to hydrate the body, and all of them do not benefit the body, as is the case with healthy water.
He said that making sure to drink water during hot weather is very important even in cases of not feeling thirsty, as water contributes to helping the kidneys obtain important nutrients, in addition to transporting waste to and from the bladder in the form of urine, as the body needs approximately 6-8 cups. of water per day on normal days, while this amount should be increased if the weather is hot, as lack of fluid intake leads to some unhealthy problems such as frequent dehydration, infection, and kidney stones, so water is necessary for the health of the body, and without it, chemical and vital processes do not take place inside the body.
He added that the hot weather has an effect on the whole body, when the temperature is above 40 degrees Celsius, the individual feels dry mouth, dizziness, exhaustion and fatigue, especially those working in the field, so they are advised to drink fluids such as water and fresh juices in moderation to compensate for what the body loses, while patients with diabetes and pressure are the best advice for them. It is not to go out when the temperature is too high, and if necessary, it is necessary to measure the sugar through the home device every 6 hours, with the necessity of being in cold places and using air conditioning in the car.
And he continued: The body loses a lot of water when sweating, especially in relatively high temperatures, and without a sufficient amount of water, it can also lose the sodium and potassium it needs, so care must be taken to provide the body with healthy fluids, and the best is in the event of high temperature and going out in the afternoons. Covering the head and wearing long-sleeved clothing to protect the body from sunstroke or heat exhaustion.
In conclusion, Dr. Qandeh stressed that consuming healthy fluids greatly protects the kidneys, so care must be taken to eat healthy foods filled with fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce the intake of refined foods, sugars, fats and fatty meats, and salt intake should be reduced after reaching the age of 40 to prevent coronary heart disease. High blood pressure and kidney stones, and keep drinking water when doing strenuous exercises or activities, as the body needs to replace lost fluids through sweating, to prevent kidney stones.
