Enjoying The Heat This Summer… Hydrate!

So how are you handling the heat?   Are you keeping cool or getting irritable with the heat?   Are you hydrating yourself with the proper beverages… water with electrolytes?  Exercising out side is still fine, but you need to take all the necessary precautions. You need to maintain your hydration. You need to maintain your sun protection. You need to communicate with others that are with you if you feel that something is wrong with your breathing, getting leg cramps, abdominal cramps, headaches, etc. If you are alone in this heat then pay close attention to your symptoms and know when to stop…. and get out of the heat.

I love doing activities in this weather, but it is still very important to take of all the precaution to prevent  Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion. 

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Overview

Heat exhaustion: This is a  condition that can occur when people sweat excessivly while exerciseing (work or play) in a hot, humid place and their body fluids are lost  causing the body to overheat. This is dangerous if the body temperature elevates to 104 F. Some symptoms are: *Often pale with cool, moist skin*Sweating profusely*Muscle cramps or pains *Feels faint or dizzy *May complain weakness,headaches, thirst and upset stomach/nausea* Increased Pulse.

Heat stroke: This can be a life-threatening medical condition. The person’s cooling system in the brain stops working and the internal body temperature usually reaches 105F or more, where there can be brain damage or damage to other internal organs . Symptoms may be seen as altered mental status, unconsciousness, confusion, hallucinations, dizziness or coma. (yes you can die from this) *Flushed, hot, and dry skin*High blood pressure dropping rapidly* possible hyperventilation. 

SO HYDRATE!  and Know when to get out of the HEAT!

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