The effects of good hydration in winter to stay in shape: evening infusions and Hydratis

The phenomenon of dehydration in winter:

Two-thirds of the body is composed of water. This means that for a weight of about 70 kilos, the human body contains about 46 liters of water. Nearly 70% of the water is contained in the cells, 20% in the space surrounding the cells and a little less than 10% in the bloodstream. Water is essential for maintaining the health of the body.

When the amount of water consumed matches the amount excreted, the body's water reserves are well balanced. If you are healthy and do not sweat excessively, you should drink at least 2 to 3 liters of fluid per day (about 8 glasses of water) to maintain your water balance and protect yourself from certain complications, such as the formation of kidney stones.

Dehydration can occur when the body's water supply is insufficient, even in the middle of winter!

Dehydration is not “an illness” strictly speaking, it is a physiological state with more or less significant consequences. This physiological state then results from a significant decrease in fluid within the body. Dehydration can be due to malnutrition, severe diarrhea or because of the heat, especially in summer. This fluid, in a quantity lower than normal, in the case of a state of dehydration, is essentially composed of water and mineral salts.

Dehydration can affect anyone, but special care should be taken with young children and the elderly.

Causes of dehydration

Diarrhea , the main consequence of dehydration, is caused by:

• a lack of hygiene;

• malnutrition, especially with regard to “water-rich” foods;

• contact and/or hydration with contaminated water.

This state of dehydration can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or place of residence. However, the elderly, as well as children and infants, are categories of people to be considered with greater attention. Indeed, as far as the elderly are concerned, they sometimes have more difficulty hydrating regularly, during periods of high heat but also during the cold in winter. As for children, during periods of growth, the consequences of dehydration are more serious than in adults. In this sense, promoting hydration in these categories of people is essential.

When diarrhea is not treated immediately, it can be dangerous. In fact, the loss of water and mineral salts can have significant consequences on the functioning of the body (vital organs, muscles, brain, etc.), and even more so in growing children or in elderly people whose bodies are weakened.

In order to avoid worsening dehydration, it is important to continue to drink plenty of water, i.e. around 1.5 L of water per day.

Dehydration may seem unlikely during the winter because we have less

warm and sweat less than in summer. However, as we age, the changes our bodies go through put us at greater risk of dehydration, regardless of the weather.

Symptoms of dehydration in winter:

Dehydration is apparent through certain specific signs, including:

• decreased need to urinate;

• the absence of tears;

• dry tongue, lips and skin;

• “grayish” skin;

• a sunken fontanelle (soft part of the infant's skull);

Diarrhea and vomiting are the most demonstrative signs.

Other symptoms may also accompany this diarrheal state: fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach aches or even abdominal cramps .

The presence ofblood in the stool indicates significant dehydration, this is the most alarming condition.

Diarrhea is most often benign, and can also occur during winter epidemics of acute viral gastroenteritis. But medications, bacteria, viruses, other parasites and poisoning in general are also responsible for acute diarrhea that must sometimes be taken seriously, as soon as it lasts more than 3 to 4 days, is accompanied by blood and phlegm, a fever above 39 °C or dehydration. Certain intestinal diseases can also cause diarrhea and symptoms of dehydration in general.

In the event of diarrhea, hygiene must be even more careful to limit contamination of those around you and the transmission of germs responsible for this condition: washing hands, disinfecting toilets after use, door handles, etc.

Some medications and treatments are likely to aggravate exhaustion-dehydration syndrome, according to the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM). People with chronic diseases, infants and the elderly are the first to be affected. According to doctors, a state of severe dehydration can lead to serious consequences, including death.

How to remedy this state of dehydration?

Hydratis allows you better hydration, replaces lost minerals and allows your cells to fight against oxidative stress.

Above all, do not wait until you are thirsty to hydrate! Drink Hydratis in situations where you have an increased need for hydration (sport, heatwave, dry weather, alcohol consumption, poisoning, winter cold, etc.) and it allows you to optimize water absorption at these times.

We recommend using Hydratis in the form of herbal tea. Indeed, in addition to its virtues in terms of hydration and rehydration , it stands out for its flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.

Maximize your hydration during these cold periods to optimize your energy and well-being!

Hydratis is here for you!

If you have forgotten to drink throughout the day and evening, Hydratis can help you optimize water absorption, prevent dehydration and ensure rehydration.

Indeed, Hydratis infusions allow water to be better absorbed by the body and thus to have accelerated hydration. In addition, with its formulation rich in mineral salts, such as magnesium as well as trace elements such as manganese and zinc, they improve the body's protection mechanisms and prevent and relieve the symptoms of dehydration. It is a real support for the metabolism which is put to the test during winter dehydration.