--- title: "Winter Hydration Tips / Rapid Rehydration Drops" description: "Winter hydration tips from JMAR Solutions: why crews still lose fluids and minerals in cold weather, and simple ways to keep drinking through the season." url: https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/winter-hydration-tips-rapid-rehydration-drops publisher: JMAR Solutions phone: +1-214-632-7780 quote: https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/contact --- Cold stress # Winter Hydration Tips / Rapid Rehydration Drops By Jennifer MartinezPublished November 15, 20222 min read ![Winter Hydration Tips / Rapid Rehydration Drops](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/_astro/winter-hydration.DA4Sz6GD_18gW0L.webp) Dehydration can actually increase in the winter months. Chilly dry air increases the amount of water vapor we lose by just breathing, respiration increases dramatically compared to breathing on warm, humid days. The body still sweats in the winter, but we don’t feel the sweat because it evaporates quickly in a cold dry environment. Symptoms of dehydration in the winter are often similar to flu symptoms like sore throat, headaches, fatigue, and body aches. Adding concentrated electrolytes to your daily water intake is a simple solution, just add one drop per ounce of water you consume. \*Reminder, doctors recommend drinking half your body weight in ounces a day. simply add one drop per ounce of water. \*Cold weather decreases your thirst sensation so it is important to have systems in place that will encourage you to drink water. 5 effective winter hydration tips, 1. Warm drinks like coffee and teas will dehydrate your body even more because of the caffein and sugars in them., Adding [concentrated electrolytes to these liquids](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/how-liquid-electrolyte-concentrate-drops-outperform-powder-packets) will help but it is important to drink at least 12 to 24 oz of electrolyte infused water after consuming these liquids. 2. Keep a water bottle with you at work as a visual reminder to hydrate. 3. Set a goal for each day with marked water bottles to finish by the end of a workday. 4. Keep a water bottle by your bedside as a reminder to start your day with fresh clean electrolyte infused water. 5. Enjoy a refreshing immunity hydration packet daily to get the Vit C and electrolytes needed to support energy and vitality ## Terms on this page - [Liquid electrolyte concentrate](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/glossary/liquid-electrolyte-concentrate) - [Dehydration](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/glossary/dehydration) Originally published by JMAR Solutions on November 15, 2022. ## Keep reading - [Cold stress at work: spot it early, plan for itCold stress happens when cold air, wind or wet conditions pull heat from the body faster than it can make heat. NIOSH lists four cold-related illnesses: hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains. Employers cut the risk with warm break areas, warm liquids, layered clothing, relief workers, training and close monitoring of at-risk crew.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/guides/cold-stress-at-work) - [Electrolyte drops vs powder, sports drinks and moreWater is the base for any crew. NIOSH says to add sports drinks with balanced electrolytes when sweating lasts several hours, and to avoid salt tablets for heat cramps. Liquid electrolyte drops, powder packets and oral rehydration mixes are different formats of the same job. Pick by sugar, carry, mixing and cost.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/compare) - [Electrolyte drops vs oral rehydration solution: which job is each for?Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is a glucose and electrolyte mix made to treat dehydration from diarrhea. Electrolyte drops are a dietary supplement that replaces electrolytes lost in sweat. They do different jobs. For vomiting or diarrhea, ask a clinician about ORS. For sweat on a hot jobsite, drops are the tool.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/compare/electrolyte-drops-vs-oral-rehydration-solution) - [Electrolyte drops vs powder packets: which fits your crew?Liquid electrolyte drops and powder packets both replace electrolytes lost in sweat. The difference is handling. Drops need no mixing and have no powder to clump in humidity. Powders can add flavor and carbohydrates. Pick by how your crew stores, carries and drinks, then read each product's label.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/compare/electrolyte-drops-vs-powder-packets) - [Electrolyte drops vs salt tablets: what NIOSH says for heat crampsCDC NIOSH first aid for heat cramps says to drink water, have a snack or a drink that replaces carbohydrates and electrolytes, and avoid salt tablets. Electrolyte drops are a different product. They are a diluted liquid you add to a drink, followed by more fluids. Neither replaces rest, shade and medical care.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/compare/electrolyte-drops-vs-salt-tablets) - [Electrolyte drops vs sports drinks: what works on a hot jobsite?Sports drinks give fluid, carbohydrates and electrolytes in one bottle, and NIOSH names them for heat cramps and for sweating that lasts hours. Electrolyte drops add electrolytes to any drink with no sugar and no calories. Sports drinks fit when a crew needs energy. Drops fit when it needs electrolytes without sugar.](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/compare/electrolyte-drops-vs-sports-drinks) ![Ironworkers silhouetted on a steel frame against a hot orange sunset](https://jmarsolutions.multisites.ai/_astro/sunset-steel.IhAMDca0_6wk53.webp) ## See it on your crew in 15 minutes Jennifer walks your safety team through the drops, the protocol and the numbers on a short live call. [Book a 15-minute demo](https://calendly.com/jen-jmarsolutions/15-min-meeting)