How do you know if your Dehydrated?

To the left of us is a chart that will help you determine your hydration levels in your bodies. Particularly, those participating in activities, such as personal training or sports, must be extra careful in doing their best to be as hydrated as possible to minimize dehydration in their bodies which can effect  their performance in their activities.

The chart is pretty self- explanatory. The lighter your urine the more hydrated you are and the less hydrated you are the darker the urine.

Poorly hydrated people get these symptoms:

• Lightheaded, 
• Fatigue, 
• sore muscles, 
• headaches, 
• cramping, 
• blood shot eyes, 
• dry mouth, 
• salt crystals on their face, 
• dull appearance to their skin.
• nausea,

The rule concerning adequately hydrating your body is 6 - 8 cups (8 oz.) of water a day. Another way to measure is 1/2 your body weight in fluid oz. Either way, determining your fluid levels is best observed in the bathroom, after voiding. What color does your urine look like? If you can match it to the chart above you'll get a great idea of how hydrated you are or need to become.

Sometimes the simplest of things can make a big difference in how our body operates.

I hope you found value in this information. If you feel it could inform someone else please share. If you have specific questions feel free to respond.

Regards,

Abu Pigott DC, NSCAA