New Delhi, December 2 – During winters, people often feel less thirsty. Due to cold air, heaters and dry environment, the body gradually starts dehydrating from within. Many people forget to drink water and this small habit slowly becomes a major cause of dehydration.
Doctors say that every 10th patient suffers from water deficiency during winters and ignoring this problem can be dangerous. Dehydration is not just a summer problem, it remains a hidden threat in winters too.
When the body lacks water, many processes get affected. Blood circulation slows down, kidneys cannot remove toxins properly, electrolyte balance gets disturbed and immunity starts weakening. Early signs include headache, fatigue, dry skin, cracked lips, dark colored urine, muscle cramps, rapid heartbeat, dropping blood pressure and mild dizziness. Elderly people, children and pregnant women are most vulnerable in this condition.
In Ayurveda, this is called ‘Trishna Vikar’. Water deficiency weakens rasa dhatu, reduces agni and increases vata. This makes the body dry, reduces energy and can worsen problems like constipation or gas. Modern science also states that about 60 percent of the body is water and without it, all body functions get affected.
The best approach is to drink lukewarm water after waking up, take small amounts of water throughout the day and drink water 30 minutes before meals. Don’t drink too much water while eating. Even in winters, 7-8 glasses of water are necessary. If physical activity is more, increase water intake. Lukewarm water works best in winters.
The habit of holding urine can also increase the danger. It puts pressure on kidneys, toxins start accumulating and chances of UTI increase. The bladder starts weakening.
According to Daily Kiran, this winter health advisory aims to create awareness about the hidden dangers of dehydration during cold months when people naturally drink less water.
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