National Hydration Day is observed in the United States on June 23. Although it’s frequently disregarded, proper hydration is essential for maintaining health. On a hot day outside, it’s simple to forget to bring a water bottle, yet neglecting to drink water poses serious health hazards. In memory of late football coach Victor Hawkins, who developed a unique hydration mouthguard to keep his players healthy on the field, National Hydration Day was established. After Hawkins passed away, SafeTGard, the business that now sells his product, created the holiday to pay tribute to him and to inspire people to drink enough water.
NATIONAL HYDRATION DAY ACTIVITIES
1. Set alarms to remind you to drink water throughout the day
Reminders can be typed into your phone or written out on post-it notes. Even apps that remind you to consume a certain amount of water daily are available for download. After paying attention to these reminders for a long, you’ll probably do so automatically as a habit.
2. Tell everyone you know to drink plenty of water
Remind your loved ones to drink plenty of water every day, especially if they are exercising or spending time outside in the summer. People frequently overlook the importance of staying hydrated, but being reminded by a friend or family member who is concerned can serve as a powerful reminder.
3. Create some delicious infused water.
If the taste of water turns you off, try infusing a pitcher of water with flavors like lemon wedges, cucumber slices, strawberries, cantaloupe, mint, or other hydrating fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, all it takes is having a delicious beverage on hand to make a difference. You may even go a step further by filling up a separate pitcher for your desk at work or grab-and-go bottles of flavored water at the start of each week.
WHY DO WE LOVE HYDRATION DAY?
It promotes beneficial physical exercise
We are all aware of the benefits exercise may have on our health, but exercising while dehydrated is not a good idea. Your body gets the strength and energy it needs from water to get through a workout or a busy afternoon outside. Your mind and body are happier when you exercise in a joyful, healthy way, which is possible when you’re adequately hydrated.
People are motivated to make wise decisions by it
You could discover that you feel much better when well-hydrated than when your body is dehydrated. (After all, signs of dehydration might include fatigue, headaches, and vertigo.) Developing the habit of drinking water more frequently might seem like a win, and that feeling may motivate you to develop additional good behaviors. There are no boundaries!
It serves as a reminder of the value of our health
No matter how healthy they may appear on the outside, anyone can have heat stroke or dehydration. Nobody is immune to the dangers of inadequate hydration, and symptoms can suddenly appear. No matter how young, nimble, or fit we may feel, hydration awareness serves as a crucial reminder that health shouldn’t be taken lightly and that our bodies require water.
