Gabriel Ryan, School Health Blog Writer and Contributor
The holiday season is here! It’s a busy time for everyone with various gatherings of family and friends. This is a friendly reminder to stay hydrated throughout the year, but especially during the holidays.
Staying Hydrated Is Crucial!
Staying on top of your water intake throughout the holiday season can help maintain routine and keep your body healthy. Some key signs your body needs more water are thirst, decreased urination, fatigue, dry mouth, lips and eyes, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle cramps/spasms and more.
To help keep your body hydrated, here are some helpful tips:
- Set alarms on your watch, phone, smart speakers with a water reminder.
- Download a water-tracking app on your mobile device.
- Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go.
- Add a little flavor to your water to have some variety
- If you are having a meal or a snack, make sure you also have some water.
A product that I use every day for hydration is called the Giraffe Bottle Hands-Free Drinking System. This is a great adaptive water bottle for people with disabilities that have physical limitation in their arms or hands or just want an easy way to have a water bottle nearby. It has an extended straw for easy hydration and independence, depending on the individual’s situation. I’ve been using this type of water bottle for several years now and still love it! I’ve written a couple of different articles about my experiences with it. You can find those articles here Bottles and Accessories for Giraffe Bottle Hands-Free Drinking System.
From all of us at School Health, we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season…and remember to stay hydrated!
If you enjoyed this topic or if you’d like to see a different topic highlighted in future Access Angle articles, please feel free to reach out to me through my email. My email is gryan@schoolhealth.com.