Due to the fact that our brains are made up of 75% water, even mild dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea. Lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue. Moderate levels of dehydration can cause a rise in the body's temperature, create muscle aches, and can lead to heat exhaustion.

The lack of adequate body fluids needed for the body to carry on normal functions at an optimal level. Dehydration can be caused by fluid loss (through vomiting, diarrhea or excessive urination), inadequate intake, or a combination of both. The most common cause of dehydration in infants and children is acute gastroenteritis with its associated vomiting and diarrhea. Dehydration is classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the percentage of body weight lost during the acute illness.

If you suspect that you or your child is dehydrated, call the doctor immediately. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization.

Causes of dehydration include excessive fluid losses due to excessive sweating, inadequate fluid intake, or a combination of these factors.

Because the onboard humidity of modern jetliners may be as low as 5%, passengers may experience dehydration symptoms. Low cabin humidity is a primary cause of jet lag. The NATURE'S MIST® Founder advises the following during airline travel to increase comfort and reduce the symptoms of jet lag: MOISTURIZE with NATURE'S MIST® pure spring water every 20 minutes or whenever you feel uncomfortable (See "Airline Travel").

If you have stress incontinence, you may leak a small to medium amount of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or do similar things. If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. With this type of bladder control problem, you may leak a larger amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs.