Good Health and Wellbeing

  When winter hits hard, we love sipping warm drinks like tea, coffee, or a nice bowl of soup to keep the chill at bay. But have you ever noticed how easy it is to forget about plain old water when it is cold outside? Yes, it happens. We skip drinking water, which can leave us feeling dehydrated. But just because it is freezing doesn't mean we should skip the H2O. It is just as important in winter as it is in summer. The thought of drinking cold water when it is freezing outside might make you shiver, but that is where the good old habit of drinking warm water comes in handy. It has been around forever and people of all ages swear by it.  Water, whether it is hot or cold, keeps us hydrated, cushions our joints and muscles, and helps with all those important things our bodies do. Warm water, along with a nice herbal tea, is a fantastic way to stay hydrated when it is cold season. So, why drink warm water in the winter? Well, for starters, it is super soothing and it...

Winter Dehydration Do you know that you can be dehydrated in winter season too? Dehydration in the winter season or winter dehydration refers to the condition of inadequate fluid balance in the body during the winter season. Dehydration occurs when the loss of fluids from the body exceeds the amount of fluids taken in. People often associate dehydration with hot summer weather where extreme heat and intense physical activity also play a major role in the loss of fluids in the body.  But dehydration can be a problem in the winter season too if you are not mindful about your fluid intake. Everyone should know that dehydration can occur irrespective of hot or cold climates, so everyone needs to have a balanced intake of fluids throughout the year.  Factors leading to winter dehydration Several factors contribute to winter dehydration: Low Humidity:  During the winter season, cold air is typically dry, and indoor can further reduce humidity levels. The...