Chat It’s Fate — August 2017

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Advice

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Body of

Water

wonder:

Stay

hydrated

Bottoms up!

Fluid frenzy

Jayda is a highly-

respected alternative

health expert and shiatsu

practitioner. She runs

popular clinics in London

and East Sussex.

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our body consists of

two-thirds water! H

lubricates your joints, eyes,

aids digestion, flushes out waste and

toxins and keeps skin healthy.

What happens?

Dehydration happens when you lose more

fluids than you take in. And this has a knock-

on effect with the balance of minerals in

your body. Severe

dehydration can result

in brain damage, fits

and death. You have

been warned!

Watch out!

Severe dehydration is

a medical emergency,

but mild or moderate

dehydration can cause:

Low mood and

energy levels: Not

drinking enough slows

down body processes,

bringing you with it.

Brain function: Your

brain cells shrink and

contract without enough

fluids, leading to poor

concentration. Parched

brains work harder than

well-watered ones.

Headaches: Your brain is

protected by a fluid sack. If

you run low on water, it begins to

shrink and your brain starts to

bump into your bony skull. Ouch!

Halitosis: Saliva keeps your mouth healthy

and free from bacteria. A dry mouth leads to

bacteria overgrowth and stinky breath.

Constipation: Waste can’t move through

your gut if you’re low on water.

Premature aging: Keep skin pumped up.

Like leaves without

water, your skin will

dry out and wrinkle.

Need a drink?

If you’re thirsty, you’re

already dehydrated!

It’s time to test your

fluid levels.

Skin test: Pinch the

skin on the back of

your hand between

thumb and forefinger.

Let it go. If it takes more

than two seconds to

go back to its normal

position, you need water.

Wee test: Pale with

a tinge of yellow? Good.

Yellow? Not good.

Orange? You’re in the

danger zone and

severely dehydrated.

Snack attack

Your brain can often confuse

hunger and thirst. Feeling a little peckish?

Drink a glass of water and then wait for

15 minutes. You may be surprised to find

you don’t need that snack.

reach a climax

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traight women have fewer

orgasms than gay women.

A study in the

States found

that 65 per

cent of

heterosexual

women have

orgasms

compared to

86 per cent of

lesbians. Well,

women know

what women

want. So if you

want to up

your orgasms,

the report

suggests you tell your partner

what turns you on, wear sexy

lingerie, act out fantasies and

include some naughty pillow talk.

Watch your tone!

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sed for centuries as

a skin toner, rose

water has health

benefits way beyond

beauty. Give your face

a spritz to cool you on

a hot day, extinguish

hot flushes, lift low

spirits and dampen

anxiety. For puffy

eyes, cover with a

cotton pad soaked

in chilled rose water

and relax. It can also

be used for cuts.

l £11.95 from health

shops, online and

supermarkets. Go to

http://www.pukkaherbs.

com/pukka-

products/pukka-

organic-wellbeing/

rosewater/

Psychic advice

Photos (Posed by models) getty images/alamy

Yours is made up of it,

so don’t let it run dry!

Got a health question?

●Jayda tries to reply, but can’t guarantee this. Write to Jayda, Chatit’s fate, 161 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9AP, and please include a stamped addressed envelope

● Jayda practises shiatsu and runs clinics in north London and East Sussex. For info, e-mail: [email protected]

● Therapies in this article are complementary. Always consult a doctor if symptoms persist.

Government advice is to

drink six to eight glasses a

day. Water’s always the best

thirst quencher. No sugar and no

calories. You can include tea, coffee,

fruit tea and skimmed milk. Watch

out with sugary drinks and juice.

Keep those low for a healthy

choice. Drink extra on hot

days, and top up on fluids

after exercising and

alcohol.

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