Starving of Dehydration
- 5.29.2009
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Do not use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, you may already be experiencing dehydration. Also, know that as you get older your body is less able to sense dehydration and send your brain signals of thirst. Excessive thirst and increased urination can be signs of a more serious medical condition that should be discussed with your doctor.
The Mayo Clinic suggests that people make water the beverage of choice to make sure that they meet their body’s requirements. Nearly every healthy adult can consider the following:
* Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal.
* Hydrate before, during and after exercise.
* Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
Make these habits a part of your lifestyle and protect yourself from the devastating effects of dehydration.
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Summer Heat. Beware.
- 5.25.2009
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Remember to avoid extreme exercise, outdoor work, and laborious outdoor activities in the heat of the day. Beware of certain medications and alcohol as they increase the rate of dehydration and obstruct the body’s ability to regulate its temperature.
Signs to watch for:
* Heavy sweating
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Pale, clammy skin
* Thirst
* Rapid heartbeat
* Dizziness, fainting
* Nausea, vomiting
* Muscle cramps
* Mild temperature elevations
If coma or seizure occurs or your body temperature reaches 104 F, you may have a fatal heat stroke.
Enjoy the summer, soak up the sun, but be alert and know the warning signs of heat exhaustion.
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Smoking and Strokes
- 5.11.2009
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The American Heart Association states that smoking dramatically increases a person's risk of stroke. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' records show that smoking increases stroke incidence by more than 2.5 times.
Smoking allows toxins to enter the bloodstream causing plaque. The plaque stimulates a disease called atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. The American Heart Association reports that this condition is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular disease, killing an American every 33 seconds.
The general consensus among experts is that quitting smoking will greatly reduce a person's risk of serious health issues, including stroke and cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association claims that a smoker's body returns to condition of a nonsmoker within five to fifteen years of quitting.
According to the American Heart Association 38 million Americans have quit smoking.
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