The 3 organs that will malfunction if you are dehydrated
Summer is here and so is the hot weather! Many of you will be out playing or working in the heat, so it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. It is estimated that ¾ of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. Being chronically dehydrated taxes a number of your internal organs and makes it much more difficult to function. I like to compare the human body to a car. Many of the systems operate and wear down in somewhat similar ways: 1) Kidneys (much like oil/fuel/air filters in a car): The kidneys primary job is to filter out wastes from the bloodstream. Chronic dehydration can lead to kidney failure (compromised ability to filter the blood). Unlike a car, in which filters are easily replaced, kidneys are not widely available for replacement and often results in undergoing dialysis until one is available (if ever) for transplant. 2) Brain (much like a computer system in a car): The brain literally coordinates all functions of the body, either directly or indirectly. It