Heat Exhaustion Symptoms to Look Out for This Summer

I love to be out in sun, but I also understand how dangerous it can be. When choosing an electrolye replacement your need to ?Hydrate Right

There are plenty of choices when it comes to energy drinks. Option one: energy drinks loaded with both calories and sugar. Years ago my daughter was serving my grandson a blue energy drink and when she moved the bottle the counter top had a blue ring on it. Artificial colors are dangerous.

My choice is Option two: advanced electrolytes in a superfruit blend with essential vitamins, 20 calories or fewer, and 0 grams of sugar. Some decisions really are easy.?

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Heatstroke can be dangerous, even fatal, and it can be difficult to treat once it sets in. That’s why it’s important to prevent it from happening in the first place. Avoid situations that put you at risk: don't push yourself too hard in the heat when you're recovering from an illness involving vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, taking medications that may make you more sensitive to heat or to the sun, or—of course—it's really hot out. Gradually ramping up your workouts over several weeks to acclimate your body to higher temperatures can also protect you during the summer

Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion

Luckily, heat exhaustion has some key signs and symptoms that can make it easier to diagnose if you or someone you're with starts feeling unwell in the heat. According to the?CDC, those symptoms include:

• Heavy sweating
• Paleness
• Muscle cramps
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting

??????Preventing heat exhaustion

??????If you know that you are going to be exposed to heat, wear lightweight clothing while you're outside. And if you're planning on exercising in a hot environment, make sure to give your body a chance to adapt to the temperature. "Healthy people can adapt to exercising and living in hot environments, but this takes some time, usually 5 days or more.??

??????It's also important to pay attention to the weather conditions, including the heat index. "Try to exercise in the cooler morning or evening hours and make sure to stay hydrated before exercise and replace what you sweat during and after your workout.???

What are the best foods to beat heat stroke symptoms?

• Some of the best hydrating foods to beat heat stroke symptoms include: These hydrating fruits and vegetables are full of important electrolytes like magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium. Eating plenty of these foods will help you to stay hydrated and combat electrolyte imbalance.

Foods with electrolytes include:

• spinach, kale, avocados, broccoli, potatoes, beans, almonds, peanuts, soybeans, tofu, strawberries, watermelon, oranges, bananas, tomatoes, milk, buttermilk, yogurt, fish, such as flounder, turkey, chicken, veal, raisins, olives, canned foods, such as soups and vegetables

If you have heat stroke:

????1. Call 911

?????Having a heat stroke is a medical emergency that requires professional care. ????If there's more than one person around to aid the person suffering heat stroke, one person call 911 while the other helps the victim through the steps below.??

???2. Get to a cooler area immediately?

???????If you're around someone who's having a heat stroke, move them to a cooler area, such as a nearby air-conditioned room or into the shade.??The goal is to cool down the body's core temperature.?????

?????3. Take off excess clothing

·???????Removing long sleeves, pants or other clothing will help a person cool down faster. The goal is to reach "evaporative cooling," and clothing can prevent evaporation.?

·???????For people who choose to run in layers in order to "sweat off weight, you probably shouldn't. It's dangerous and can lead to heat stroke.?

?????4. Hold cool towels, ice or water to the skin?

???????If you have something like a cold towel or water bottle, put it on your or the other person's neck, armpits or groin. But don't give a drink to someone experiencing a heat stroke, the CDC says. This might be especially true for people who are confused or who've had a loss of consciousnes.

??????????Because they have a depressed or altered level of consciousness, it may affect their ability to swallow safely, so it's probably better not to give them anything to eat or drink,

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???????Check on your neighbors?

??????Some people are more susceptible to heat illness and heat stroke, such as older adults, younger children, people with mobility issues, certain health conditions and those taking certain medications, including common drugs like blood pressure or antidepressant medications. ??????In case of a heat wave, be especially mindful to check in with your elderly neighbor down the hall, or a friend who has trouble getting around.

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