Some people stay away from ice water because they think that drinking ice water can cause illnesses, such as colds and strep throat. When in fact, ice water actually has a variety of benefits, such as reducing fever, hydrating the body after exercise, overcoming sore throat and muscle aches, and maintaining skin moisture. Every day your body loses fluids through sweat, urine and breath. Therefore, you are advised to drink lots of water, both ice water or plain water, so as not to become dehydrated. In adults, the recommended consumption of water is 2 liters or the equivalent of eight glasses per day. A series of Health Benefits of Ice Water The following are a series of health benefits of ice water: 1. Relieve fever and overcome sore throat Fever is a sign that the body is fighting inflammation or infection that occurs in the body. The heat experienced by the body when a fever can be relieved in several ways, including by drinking ice water and wearing clothes that are comforta...
Vomiting occurs due to inflammation of the digestive tract, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Vomiting in children needs to be aware because children who are afflicted with this disease are prone to dehydration. Therefore, parents need to recognize the symptoms of vomiting and how to handle it. Children, especially children under 5 years old, are more susceptible to vomiting than adults. Some children can even experience it several times a year. Know the Causes of Vomiting in Children Some common viruses that cause vomiting in children are rotavirus and norovirus. Not only viruses, several types of bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella; and parasites, such as Giardia and Entamoeba, can also be a cause of children experiencing vomiting. This infection can occur when a child consumes water or food contaminated with feces. This is because generally microorganisms that carry vomiting disease spread through feces. Apart from food, vomiting can also be transmitted from one person to ...