How to Rehydrate Naturally

There are times when your body needs more than regular fluids to rehydrate. You may be exercising intensely, you may be coming down with a virus that is causing loss of body fluids, or you may be exposed to the heat and other elements that can cause heat stress. Whatever the reason, do not look to sugary sports drinks to replace electrolytes. There is a better solution....nature's solution!

Things You'll Need

• Health Food Store

Instructions

1. Go Figure, nature has put a pure and natural electrolyte replacement in sunny, tropical areas where dehydration is prevalent. It is no mistake! Coconut water is a delicious and excellent way to put the electrolytes and fluids back into your body.

2. Go to the health food store and purchase some coconut water before an intense workout, during an illness or when exposed to elements which may cause heat stress.

3. Replace fluid loss and electrolyte loss in your body by drinking the recommended serving size several times a day for the duration of your workout, illness or exposure.

Tips & Warnings

• This is excellent for children. Do not give them the artificial sugars and chemicals that are found in sports drinks or fluid replacement formulas (unless your doctor has specifically prescribed them, and then - ask your doctor if this is an acceptable replacement!)

• Fluid loss is serious, contact medical personnel if you start experiencing serious symptoms of dehydration or illness.