Dr. Travis Stork: Summer Hydration Tips

Dr. Travis Stork, host of the Emmy-nominated The Doctors TV show, says one of the most common summer ailments is also the easiest to prevent. Dr. Stork, an emergency room physician at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, is sharing simple hydration tips that can have a big impact on hot-weather health and fitness.




1. Get More Fluids From Healthy Foods: Summer seasonal fruits and vegetables make great snacks and meals, plus theyre high in water which can help you stay better hydrated throughout the day. Add sun-sweetened melons, crispy lettuce and juicy citrus fruits to your summer diet. And spruce your water with slices of lemon, orange, lime or cucumber its a great way to enhance the taste and avoid the artificial flavors, colors and sugars in many pre-packaged beverages.

2. Refresh Yourself using a Reusable Water Bottle: Keep a BPA-free, reusable water bottle at your side at all times. Some are better than others at keeping people hydrated. A water bottle study conducted at Pepperdine University and released July 8, 2009, found that people drank up to 24 percent more water with the CamelBak® Better Bottle™ than with other water bottles. The CamelBak bottle costs less than disposables over time, keeps plastic bottles out of landfills and helps you easily monitor how much water youre drinking.

3. Drink Before Youre Thirsty: Always drink water before you do a summer activity, whether its a walking tour on vacation or a more strenuous fitness workout. Dont wait until youre thirsty by that time, you may already be dehydrated, which can lead to heat stroke.

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[Dalmika96]

I love Travis Stork forever!! The Travis mine. :)

[marnkalman]

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