Summer Hydration

The human body is 70-80% salt water with the brain being composed of nearly 85% water! It is essential to have adequate water for optimal function of all cells—good health cannot be achieved without it!
Dehydration is a major stress on the body and inhibits the healing process.

•  One of the first signs of dehydration is pain anywhere in the body—including arthritic pain—It is impossible for joint inflammation or injury to heal without adequate hydration.

•   Water washes away toxic wastes of metabolism. Without proper hydration the acidity within our body increases and our nerve endings will pass this information on to the brain where it is interpreted as pain.
•  A good rule of thumb is to drink 1 litre of water for every 50 lbs of body weight. Your urine should be very pale yellow to nearly clear
•  You should be reaching for your water bottle even before feeling thirsty—once you feel thirsty dehydration stress responses have already begun.
•   Avoid sugary, or artificially sweetened sports drinks and seek to replenish electrolytes during periods of exertion with whole foods, and mineral rich sea salt instead..
•   Many people assume that by drinking beverages other than water they are getting the hydration they need. This is not true. The other substances like sugars, and artificial sweeteners can actually cause water loss to accelerate.

The Role of Histamine

Histamine is an important neurotransmitter that is produced by white blood cells, and is a primary
water regulating agent—moving water from areas of high concentration to areas of low
concentration.
When the body is dehydrated histamine levels are elevated throughout the body as water is
relocated to the most important organs like the brain and heart. This leaves less critical areas
like joints and digestion very dehydrated and inflamed.
The importance of Salt

•  Salt is stored in the cartilage of joints to osmotically attract water to aid in lubrication and smooth joint function.
•  Salt is a natural antihistamine.
•  Salt produces energy in the body and thins out mucous.
•  Make sure the salt you are getting in your diet is healthful, unrefined natural sea salt. It will replenish the minerals in your body and work to keep you hydrated.