It’s hot. You’ve been outside — maybe walking the dog, doing yard work, or just running around — and suddenly you feel jittery, shaky, dizzy, maybe even a little nauseous. Your heart’s racing. You’re thinking, “Am I having a panic attack?”
But hold up… you might just be dehydrated.
In the summer, we sweat more than we realize. A lot of that sweat dries up before we even notice it — and with it goes our electrolytes, which your body needs to function properly. When those drop too low, your body will start sending all kinds of warning signs.
And as we get older? It gets even easier to become dehydrated — even just sitting in the house. Yep, just being inside with the A/C on can dry you out over time if you’re not sipping something regularly.
So before you panic, try this:
Grab a bottle of water, Gatorade, or coconut water (I love the watermelon one from HomeGoods!)
Sit down, breathe, and cool off — cold compress on the back of the neck helps
Ginger tea or ginger candy is great if your stomach feels off
I keep a little summer stash at home: cool drinks, ginger chews, and an ice pack in the freezer just in case. And if I’m going out? I don’t leave without a cold drink.
Listen, your body will let you know when it needs something. Don’t wait until it’s hollering at you. Hydrate early and often.
Your body is a temple… but it will give you what for if you don’t treat it right.
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