2006-09-21 09:37:16 · 22 answers · asked by nikki 0 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
yes it really is unless if you are severally dehydrated from high physical activity in which case you prob need something with sodium or really potassium like an energy drink Water is really the best!
2006-09-21 09:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by denise e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 1960's the World Health Organization (WHO) developed an oral solution containing sugar, which improved the absorption of salt/water preparations, saving the lives of many dehydrated persons in remote areas. This solution can be prepared at home by mixing the following:
Table Salt - 3/4 teaspoon
Baking Powder - 1 teaspoon
Sugar -4 tablespoons
Orange juice - I cup
Water - I quart/liter
2006-09-21 09:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how severe the dehydration is. If it is bad you should drink gatoraide or a salt/sugar/water mixture to rehydrate. If it is not bad you should just drink water or 100% fruit juice because gatoraide has a lot of refined sugar and isn't really good for you.
2006-09-21 09:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by brainy_ostrich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because your body is made of approximately 70% of water, you should always want to keep it at that percentage in you so that your body doesn't get tired and dehydrated so yes water is the best remedy.
2006-09-21 09:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kahlia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. The best way to relieve dehydration is water.
2006-09-21 09:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by Donna P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not just water, drinking large amounts of water for dehydration can kill you, I suggest doing a search for "oral rehydration therapy"
you can make a drink with approx 1/2 - 1 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 cup orange juice
and 4 - 6 Tbsp sugar
add water to make 1 liter (or 1 quart)
2006-09-21 09:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must suggest that you first either drink some Gatorade or go to a drug store and get pediloyte. The will both replace the electrolytes you have lost. Then follow that with water.
2006-09-21 09:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by brucenjacobs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Gatorade or another drink with pottasium and sodium chloride(electorlytes) when you go to the hospital and are dehydrated, they give you whats caled a banana bag because the sodium and pottasium
2006-09-21 09:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by rick m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the severity of the dehydration, water is always best, but if it is severe enough you may need iv fluids to build your electrolytes back to normal.
2006-09-21 09:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by .·:*â?¥Â¨Kittyâ?¥.·:*¨ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because our bodies are made up of mostly water
2006-09-21 09:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by TroubleRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋