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As many states are in the middle of the first heat wave of the year, residents are trying to deal with climbing temperatures outside. While a hot day can be a fun moment to jump into the pool orhit the beach, to be outdoors in the heat comes with risks, including a heat shot and dehydration. And there are some dangers that you might even be aware. Experts say that avoidance of some drinks can help reduce your risk of harmful effects of heat. Read on to find out what you should never drink during a heat wave.

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The experts warn that the consumption of drinks that dehydrate you should be avoided during a heat wave. While alcohol is the largest guilty of dehydration, other drinks must be abandoned or consumed in limited quantities.Riana Pryor, Doctorate, professor in the Department of Exercise Sciences and Nutrition, saidUnited States today that during a thermal wave, caffeine of all types, including soda, tea and coffee, must be consumed with moderation, while alcohol should be completely excluded because it candehydrated you.

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You might be tempted to reach aiced soda A hot day, but it's not the best idea. A July 2016 study published in theAmerican Journal of PhysiologyfoundNon-alcoholic beverages aggravate dehydration and increase renal injury.Heather Mangieri, RDN, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, saidPreventionthat coffee and tea can beconsumed safely In hot weather by people who are used to these drinks, as long as they also drink a sufficient amount of water. "For coherent caffeine drinkers, drinks like iced tea or coffee can actually contribute to your daily liquid consumption," mangarted. However, "for non-caffeine drinkers, caffeinated drinks will have a more pronounced effect, especially by a hot day."

Alcohol is nowhere, she added. "It contributes to the increase in urine production, which increases the risk of dehydration," mangoi said. Running on the bathroom more frequently and try to rehydrate are not the only things you need to worry whendrinking alcohol in the fire. According to the rinse hospital, "thebody temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus gland. Alcohol will result in a slowdown in the hypothalamus, so if the body is already hot because of the heat, the effects of alcohol will make the body think it is even warmer. "

When the sun undresses, make sure to keep an eye onSigns that you are dehydrated. The color of your urine can be a key indicator of how you are hydrated. Pryor saidUnited States today That if your urine is the color of the lemonade or a lighter, you are clear. However, if your urine is the color of apple juice or darker, you must consume more water. According to the dental feel, bad breath can also bea sign of dehydration. When you are dehydrated, you do not produce enough saliva, so "without saliva there to clean debris, bacteria have the chance to grow and cause bad breath," explains the site.

By the national health service of the U.K. (NHS),Other signs of dehydration Include feeling thirsty, tired, dizzy or stifled. The dry mouth, the lips or the eyes could also be signs that you need more water.

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There are some key elements that you can do to stay safe during a heat wave. The disease control and prevention centers (CDC) suggestStay inside fresh airBy drinking a lot of water, stimulating and taking fresh showers during hot weather. If you have to venture outside, you should avoid going out to the sun during the hottest hours of the day.

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