Cold water actively lowers the temperature of our bodies, so when it’s too hot to sweat off all the heat, cold water can bring it down. What’s more, ice might be even better than just cold water.

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Ingesting salty water can also be fatal, as the body cannot process too much salt. Excessive sodium intake from a saltwater flush can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.