Don’t forget to hydrate after your chemotherapy treatment . You may not feel well for the first few days but it’s important to drink lots of fluids. Staying hydrated helps to flush chemo chemicals out of your kidneys – the organs that control your bodily waste. Drinking plenty of water will help your kidneys to break …
We are gearing up for a very hot day today. Summer’s hot weather can feel even worse for cancer patients so remember to hydrate. Learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of dehydration. These include a sticky or dry mouth, increased thirst, fatigue, headache, decreased urine output and dark yellow urine. To function correctly, your …
Have your water bottle with you at all times, before, during and after chemotherapy treatment. You may not feel well for the first few days but it’s important to drink lots of fluids. Staying hydrated helps to flush chemo chemicals out of your kidneys – the organs that control your bodily waste. Drinking plenty of water will …
Dehydration happens when you don’t have enough fluids in your system. Your hydration needs do not change much during the winter months. The body still loses water through sweating, breathing and urinating no matter which season it is. If you feel thirsty, have dry mouth, are light-headed, cannot focus well, feel tired or notice your skin is …
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of a severe heatwave starting today across much of southeast Australia. An extreme heatwave, the most intense type you can get, will engulf south eastern New South Wales, Canberra and parts of Tasmania. Extreme intensity heatwaves can have health impacts on even healthy people if they don’t find ways to …
Many patients on chemotherapy experience nausea and vomiting, some more severely than others. You might not be drinking enough fluids and things get off-balance. Hydralyte is one of the best things to ensure that you replenish all of your electrolytes back into your body if you are dehydrated. Some of the signs of dehydration can …
Power failures can happen at any time especially on hot days. Prepare for a power failure by ensuring you have a torch, fully charged mobile phone, a battery operated radio and some spare batteries. Consider a battery-operated or hand held fan to assist with cooling. Extreme heat can also make existing medical conditions worse. Have plenty …
Get ready! The forecast has pinned us in for a scorcher and it could be sticking around for awhile! That sun can pack a punch in more ways than one. Summer’s hot weather can feel even worse for cancer patients so remember to hydrate. Learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of dehydration. These include …
On the days before chemotherapy treatment make sure you are well hydrated. You should have your water bottle with you at all times before, during and after chemo. Staying hydrated helps to flush chemo chemicals out of your kidneys – the organs that control your bodily waste. Drinking plenty of water will help your kidneys to …
After these last few hot days, remember to rehydrate and drink water. To function correctly, your body needs both water and electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium and chloride). Water helps to maintain body temperature, digest food and lubricate tissues and joints. Electrolytes, help to retain fluid, and maintain good nerve and muscle function. Learn to recognise the …
