If you have ever suffered from dehyration, you will welcome this recipe.
It is easy to make with ingredients from your kitchen.
It can be pre-assembled in individual doses and keeps well (does not deteriorate) for very long periods.
http://preparednessadvice.com/medical/oral-rehydration-therapy/Make up a set of individual does packets in airtight screw-top containers. Include these in your BOB and INCH bags.
Note that the ingredient labeled "no salt", in the second recipe, is a brand name "No Salt" and is Potassium Chloride.
In case the website is unavailable, the recipe is:
From the linked website:
A basic oral rehydration therapy solution is composed of:
- 30 ml (6 level tsp) of sugar
- 2.5 ml (1/2 level tsp) of salt, dissolved into
- 1 liter (4.25 Cups) of clean water
To obtain some potassium, (4 fl oz) of orange juice or some mashed banana can be added to the mixture
Another rehydration formula is
- ¼ tsp real salt
- ¼ tsp no salt (potassium chloride)
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 ½ tsp sugar
- 4 cups of water
Commercial rehydration solutions are available on the internet and through drug stores. I have had a Doctor tell me that Powdered Gatorade works well.