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Coffee is a diuretic

3. Coffee

If you’re like me, starting your day without a cup of coffee may seem impossible. However, when your ill, staying hydrated is vital and this makes coffee your enemy.

In fact, coffee is a known diuretic (which basically means it makes you pee more often). So, drinking coffee can increase the dehydration that often comes with viral illness, making you feel worse.

Read: Water, water everywhere: How much should you drink?

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By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst is a Doctor of Chiropractic with more than 20 years of experience in natural health and wellness. She has dedicated her career to helping others enjoy a healthier, more active life at every age through natural and complementary health approaches. Dr. Schmedthorst enjoys writing for the wellness community, where readers enjoy learning more about natural options for supporting their well-being.

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