Signs of Dehydration

I have constant issues trying to stay hydrated no matter how much water I drink (gallon to a gallon a half a day) along with other liquids such as smoothies and juices that I am specifically allowed as per my body. Coconut oil and other moisturizers that are friendly to my body or that my body is more inclined to appreciate also do not always help keep my skin from being dry. More over, I do not like having to take so many breathing treatments or anti-histamines because my body cannot keep in the moisture. I do drink salt water in the mornings. Maybe not enough? I am not upping it or changing anything until my travel season is over and I can get settled in my own place. In the mean time -a list of the signs of dehydration...

Signs of Dehydration

1. Dry mouth -Swollen tongue
2. No tears -dry eyes
3. Sweating profusely then suddenly stop sweating
4. Muscle cramps
5. Nausseau/vomitting
6. Heart palpatations
7. Light headedness (especially when standing)

8.Weakness
9.Decreased urine output
10.Thirst
11.Dizziness
12.Confusion
13. Sluggishness
14.Fainting

Home Self Care for Dehydration

Sipping water
Electrolyte enriched drinks
Juice popsicles
Ice chips
Sipping through straws
Remove excess clothing
Air conditioned rooms
Fans, shade, wet towels on body
Avoid excessive heat and excessive cold. Do not use ice pockets to cool down

When to Seek Medical Help for Dehydration

1. Increased vomitting for a day
2.Fever over 101F
3. Diarrhea for more tan two days
4.Weight loss
5.Decreased urine production
6.Confusion
7. Weakness

When to Go to the ER

1. Fever 103F
2. Confusion
3. Sluggish
4. Headache
5.Seizures
6.Difficulty Breathing
7. Chest or Abdominal pains
8. Fainting

How to Prevent Dehydration

Drink plenty of water about 12 cups/day
For one to loose weight drink up to one half of one's body weight in ounces for weight loss

How to Prevent Dehydration or Coping With Dehydration When Mastocytosis Is a Factor

The proper level of salt intake is 1,500mg and no more than 2,300 mg
4,700mg is the potassium levels
Sodium outside (potassium inside) -The sodium conducts electricity with the potassium making these electrolytes
*Membrane potential * is critical for the heart to function
**6grams of salt a day is the amount we are to have that is about half a teaspoon
Do not drink more than 800 ml/hour which equals about 27.05 ounces/hour (I need to drink 14o ounces per day)

Drink electrolyte water recommended from members of online Mastocytosis groups : Whole Foods brands, Essentia brand, Pedialyte

Sodium Chloride tablets
Trioral -from Amazon
Salt Stick capsules
Iv-Saline ordered by one's hematologist

Glands That Affect Emotions (Which Need Lots and Lots of Water)

Brain -Penial and Hymachalmus

The heart has a separate brain that is affected by emotions. It is possible to die from an emotional (broken) heart.

Adrenal Glans are very much linked to emotions

Cancer is also caused by negative emotions.

Parasites and Other Factors Can Affect One's Ability for Nutrition Absorption Including Water Intake

To learn about how to prevent or cleanse from Parasites see the next blog post above this one.