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A GENIUS LITTLE WAY TO TELL IF YOU'RE DEHYDRATED



That doesn't require using the bathroom

By By PureWow July 26, 2016
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Twenty20

You know how they say you can tell your hydration by the color of your pee? Yes,
it's accurate, but it's also kind of gross. That's why we employ this much
subtler method of checking to see if we're drinking enough water. Here's the
deal.





What you need: Your hands.

What you do: Using your thumb and index finger of one hand, pinch the skin on
the back of your other hand. If it bounces back immediately, you're hydrated. If
it takes a few seconds to return to normal, start sipping some H20.

Why it works: Your skin's ability to change shape and go back to its regular
state (known as "turgor") is directly related to how hydrated you are. The more
elastic your skin, the better shape you're in.



There you have it. No need to rely on the toilet anymore.

This article originally appeared on PureWow.

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08/11/2018

It was helpful to me. Thanks Shape.


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bradleyaudlin
03/12/2018

This does not work really well if you are 70+ as the elasticity in the skin is
pretty much missing. Seems like you speak to the younger set, however, many of
us 70+ do exercise too!


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ajwells
10/06/2017

Pinching the skin of an arm to discover hydration level has been known to Health
Professional for years...most often used in Emergency Rooms and Intensive Care
Units of Hospitals as well as by Nurses working in Public Health Venues or in
situations where hydration level is of critical importance to a human.


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