Most people look forward to summer because of the warm weather, days by the pool, and trips to the beach. But you may also feel more drained than usual in the hotter months for several reasons.
If you're stuck and feeling dehydrated, the Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss team is excited to offer IV hydration therapy. This treatment replenishes energy and electrolytes lost during summertime fatigue.
The summer heat feels great after a long, cold winter, but it also makes you feel more tired and worn out. The heat drains your energy levels, making everything difficult – but why?
The summer heat strains your body in several ways. It drains your energy slowly and causes extended fatigue because of:
The hot weather causes the blood vessels closest to the skin to dilate, allowing heat to evaporate and your body to cool. The heart has to pump seven to eight liters per minute of blood to the skin for this to happen.
The result is the heart pumping much harder and redirecting blood from the organs to the skin. You will feel exhausted, have brain fog, and have heavy limbs as the heart pumps harder.
Humidity slows sweat evaporation, which is how your body cools itself. In return, your body produces more sweat in a constant cycle to cool down. It raises your heart rate and increases your body temperature, leading to fatigue and reduced performance.
Sweating is the key to cooling your body down, but in extreme heat, it also depletes your body of sodium and other essential minerals. These drops lead to fatigue, decreased energy, and muscle weakness.
Dehydration further depletes blood volume, making your heart pump harder and further increasing fatigue.
Your body needs to be cool to get into a deep sleep. High nighttime temperatures lead to restlessness, fragmented sleep, and daytime drowsiness.
Heat increases your heart rate and metabolic rate, similar to when you're exercising. Along with dehydration and disrupted sleep, it makes you feel less than energized.
Although it's not always easy, there are ways to keep yourself cool and energized during the hot summer months. We offer these lifestyle tips to help you beat the summer heat and improve your wellness:
If these tips still aren't enough to restore energy levels and prevent dehydration, we offer IV hydration therapy. It's a minimally invasive procedure that delivers essential fluids and electrolytes directly into your bloodstream.
We customize each IV hydration therapy treatment to your body's needs. We add essential electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals to restore energy and hydration, helping you feel like yourself again.
Contact our Tallahassee, Florida, office today to schedule an appointment or book your consultation online.
