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Learn how to keep your hydration levels up at night (and how to have more restful sleep!)
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Are you constantly waking up from a poor night’s sleep with a dry mouth, scratchy throat, and throbbing headache? These might be signs that you’re not adequately hydrating before going to sleep, which can lead to shorter and less restful sleep. Don’t worry though – we’ve provided you with a list of easy steps to take throughout the day and before you lay down at night that will keep you hydrated overnight!
Things You Should Know
- Stay hydrated overnight by drinking water before bed and keeping your bedroom cool.
- Keep your hydration levels up by drinking enough water every day and replenishing electrolytes.
- Prevent overnight dehydration by getting long, quality sleep.
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QuestionAre there any other steps to hydrate?Arvind Madan is an Internal Medicine Doctor based in Orlando, Florida. With over 23 years of experience, Arvind works as a Physician at Central FL Kidney Specialists and is the Principal Investigator of the research division there. Arvind is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a sub-specialty in Nephrology. He is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM). He received his MD from Maulana Azad Medical College at Delhi University and completed his residency at Nassau County Medical Center.The best way to rehydrate is really just with plain water. If you are dehydrated and have some salt, you can consume that as well. Oral rehydration salts will help give you an appropriate level of electrolytes to replace the lost ones. Do not take lots of energy drinks because the majority of them contain caffeine and taurine, neither of which is very good for your kidneys. Just stick to natural hydration with water and ORS to keep fluids in balance and support kidney health overall.
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QuestionHow do I get to sleep really quickly?SELL CYRACommunity AnswerThere are some stretches that you can do for your face and there are some yoga poses that you can do in bed to get to sleep fast and sleep better.
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QuestionIs severe leg pain at night in bed a sign of dehydration?Community AnswerThe cause of nocturnal leg cramps is not completely understood, but research indicates that they may result from vitamin deficiencies, particularly magnesium. It is thought that other nutrient deficiencies play a role in causing leg cramps, too. Dehydration -- while a serious deficit -- is not considered an important factor in night cramps.
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