HOME REMEDIES FOR DEHYDRATION
- January 5, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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During the summer, all of you must have felt that you feel very thirsty but even after drinking water, this thirst does not quench. In fact, this is due to dehydration in the body. Dehydration or dehydration is a common summer disease. Water is present in about one third of our body. In the summer season, due to drinking less water and excessive sweating, the balance of water and salt in the body deteriorates, causing many problems. Although this problem can happen to people of any age, but young children come in the grip of it very quickly.
The cells in our body need oxygen to function smoothly and they get this oxygen from water. In such a situation, if there is a lack of water in the body, the supply of oxygen is affected and physical health starts deteriorating. If you do not treat dehydration at the right time, then later your difficulties may increase significantly.
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CAUSES OF DEHYDRATION IN:
Lack of water in the body can be due to many reasons. Usually, the problem of dehydration (dehydration) occurs due to staying in the heat for too long and not drinking enough water during that time. Apart from this, due to prolonged exercise, frequent urination, high fever, frequent diarrhea and some other diseases, there may be a lack of water in the body.
DEHYDRATION SYMPTOMS IN:
There is a lot of thirst when dehydration occurs and this thirst does not quench even after drinking water. In addition, low blood pressure, rapid breathing, dry lips and tongue, reduced urination, constipation, muscle spasms and pain, severe fatigue are the main symptoms of dehydration. Dehydration headache occurs in most people due to dehydration. That is why do not ignore if you have a severe headache during summer time.
If we talk about signs of dehydration in children, then their lips start to dry and they do not get urine for many hours. Due to vomiting or excessive diarrhea, the amount of important minerals like potassium, sodium in the body decreases significantly. In such a situation, if they are not replenished, then the body starts feeling more weak. Follow household or Ayurvedic remedies to avoid side effects of dehydration or contact your nearest doctor if the condition becomes severe.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DEHYDRATION IN:
If there is a lack of water in the body, you can get relief from this problem by adopting some home remedies. However, if the situation is very serious and the home remedies are not getting relief, then contact the doctor immediately. Let us know some of the major home remedies to avoid dehydration.
- Drink maximum amount of water. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.
- Eat lemonade, coconut water, shikanji or other nutritious beverages.
- Eat fruits that have high water content. For this, eat fruits like banana, watermelon, melon, cucumber, papaya, orange etc. daily. Keep in mind that never eat chopped fruits as it increases the risk of infection.
- In summer, take at least one bowl of curd or buttermilk daily. The good bacteria present in yogurt helps in keeping the body healthy, as well as there is no lack of water in the body due to the consumption of curd.
- During exercise or gym, excessive amount of sweat is released from the body due to which there is lack of electrolyte in the body. To compensate for this, after the exercise, eat fresh fruit juice.
- Make ORS solution at home and drink it three to four times a day. It is the most effective home remedy to get relief from dehydration.
Ayurvedic measures to avoid dehydration:
Along with home remedies, you can also adopt Ayurvedic remedies to avoid dehydration. There are many medicines mentioned in Ayurveda, the use of which can reduce the effects of dehydration in the summer season. Following are some of the major measures.
1 – Fennel seeds:
Many times, due to diarrhea, such a large amount of water is released from the body that the patient becomes a victim of dehydration. In this case, fennel seeds prove to be very beneficial for them. According to Ayurveda, aniseed is cold and helps to eliminate bacteria responsible for diarrhea, which prevents the problem of dehydration.
Dosage and method of intake: Boil half a teaspoon of fennel in one liter of water and make fennel water. After cooling it, drink a cup three to four times a day.
2 – Basil:
Tulsi has a lot of medicinal properties and for this reason it is used in the treatment of many diseases. According to religious beliefs, this plant is also worshiped in our country. Basil leaves play an important role in relieving stomach pain caused by dehydration. It helps in keeping the body temperature cool when dehydration occurs.
Dosage and method of intake: Tulsi ingredients are easily available in the market nowadays. These are extracts of basil leaves. Mix two drops of basil extract in a cup of plain water and consume it twice a day.
3 – Hibiscus flower:
Hibiscus flower has been considered very useful in Ayurveda. Hibiscus tea keeps you from many diseases. The quantity of vitamin C in this flower is very high and it is very beneficial to consume it when there is lack of water in the body. It rapidly reduces the signs of dehydration.
Dosage and method of intake: Take one-fourth cup of water, add one-fourth cup of jaggery leaves and some rose leaves and boil it to make tea. Mix one teaspoon of aloe vera juice in one cup of this tea and consume it twice daily in sin.
4 – Sugarcane Juice:
Important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and manganese are found in high amounts in the sugarcane juice. These nutrients are very deficient in the body due to dehydration. Consuming sugarcane juice gives you all these electrolytes back.
Dosage and method of intake: Add equal quantity of water to a cup of sugarcane juice, dilute the juice and consume it two to three times a day.
5 – Giloy juice:
In most cases, the patient suffers from dehydration due to infection related to digestion. In this case, drinking Giloy juice is very beneficial. This increases the immunity power of the body and provides quick relief to the patient.
Dosage and method of intake: Nowadays, Giloy juice is easily available in the market. Mix equal quantity of water in two to three teaspoons of Giloy juice and consume it once a day.
6 – Drink plenty of liquid:
Do not let the body lack water at all. The body needs 70 percent water. In this way, increase water intake. Drink two-three liters of water throughout the day. Keep drinking water even when you are not thirsty. Also, juice prepared from fresh fruits, coconut water, vine syrup, drinking lemonade are also healthy drinks to keep you safe from many diseases in summer.
7 – Yogurt is important:
If you have vomiting and diarrhea, eating yogurt can be beneficial. Yogurt is easily digested. If you eat black salt and roasted cumin in it, the taste will also increase.
8 – Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables:
Eat fruits such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, cucumber, grapes, oranges, papaya these days. Eating zucchini, tomatoes, etc. in the vegetable will be beneficial.
9 – Banana:
Banana contains more potassium. When dehydration occurs, the amount of potassium in the body decreases. In this case, eat two bananas daily.
10 – Drink coconut water:
On dehydration, drink coconut water. Drinking a glass of coconut water removes the lack of water in the body. It also reduces the amount of calories, so there is no fear of gaining weight.
11 – Buttermilk remove dehydration:
Curd you eat daily, you can also make buttermilk at home with the same yogurt. Drink a glass of buttermilk before leaving the house. Even if you sweat from your body, you will not have any complaint of dehydration. To make buttermilk at home, add curd to the mixi. Add water, black salt, roasted cumin and plain salt to it and blend it in the mixer. You can also add mint leaves to it for flavor.
12 – Drink lemonade:
Lemonade is a healthy drink. It also reduces weight. There is no deficiency of Vitamin C in the body. The body remains hydrated. If you drink honey mixed with lemonade, there will be more benefit.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.