By Gina Van Luven | Owner of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness – Red Mountain Gateway
As we age, our ability to retain water diminishes, creating saggy skin with a lack of elasticity. Dehydration also decreases mobility, circulation, metabolism and brain function. Yikes! But you can combat these by taking the following steps:
Drink the right type of water. If you are drinking reverse osmosis or distilled water, these are void of minerals and, therefore, will strip your body of yours. You can re-mineralize these types of water by adding mineral drops or get a filtration system that adds back in the minerals. You could also replace the reverse osmosis system with a “Berkey” system that removes contaminants without removing minerals.
Sip water throughout your day. Keep a bottle of water with you at all times and avoid thirst which means you’re already dehydrated.
Consume water-rich foods. Food with high water content include apple, celery, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, watercress, watermelon and zucchini. Some of these make great natural flavorings to your water, too. You can also try mint or strawberries.
Consume herbal tea. Herbal teas not only contain water, but also antioxidants that can help reduce skin damage.
Limit alcohol and caffeine. Both of these are dehydrating. If you do consume them, drink a full glass of quality water before and after each.
It also helps to get IV hydration therapy to build up your internal water storage. You can get a half or full liter of fluids and also add nutrients your body may need to function optimally. IV therapy isn’t just for emergencies. Regular visits can be part of your wellness routine to help keep you at your best.
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness – Red Mountain Gateway is at 2025 N. Power Road in Suite 106 in Mesa. Call 480-992-4202 or go to https://primeivhydration.com/locations/arizona/northeast-mesa-85215/#overview. Prime IV Hydration & Wellness offers acetylcysteine, glutathione and magnesium intravenously. It also offers injectable glutathione and magnesium, as well as many other nutrients. Please send your comments to AzOpinions@iniusa.org. We are committed to publishing a wide variety of reader opinions, as long as they meet our Civility Guidelines.
