Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both compounded by dehydration, but dehydration is not just loss of body water. You must understand the condition of dehydration in order to prevent heat illnesses. In fact, it is completely possible to drink water during physical exercise and still have heat symptoms like headache, fatigue, nausea, and other problems because of improper rehydration.<\/p>\n
I have a simple remedy that replaces electrolytes in order to avoid heat illness. Electrolytes are the nutrients in the blood that allow cells to utilize electrical impulses in order to function. Without electrolytes, we would have no nervous system and all of our vital organs would shut down. Electrolytes require certain concentrations in the blood stream in order for the cells of the body to function optimally. When electrolytes are lost through sweat, it can create problems and can damage the body in many ways.<\/p>\n
In tropical climates of heat and high humidity, what do the locals drink?\u00a0 They drink coconut water, a clear, nutty tasting liquid that is very low in calories and very high in electrolytes.\u00a0 You can find it at your local health food store, or do a search on the Internet.\u00a0 One brand I particularly like is Harvest Bay.\u00a0 But I like Zico or One, as well.<\/p>\n
Many years ago, I learned this remedy from Dr. John R. Christopher, a very knowledgeable and well-respected herbalist. He called it Tiger Piss. This formula will give you more energy, hydrate your body, and replace the electrolytes,<\/span><\/strong> as well as countering the acid that is secreted by your muscles from your activity.<\/p>\n It is these acids that cause achy muscles that can last for 2-3 days. The longer the aching lasts, the poorer one\u2019s circulation. Here are some short term as well as long-term ways to improve your circulation and prevent sore and achy muscles when you work.<\/p>\n Tiger\u2019s Piss is made from slightly less than a gallon of water to about 8 oz. of honey, 8 oz. of apple cider vinegar,\u00a0and 1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt<\/strong>. The vital electrolytes come from the full-spectrum salt. (90+ elements)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure that the salt is <\/span><\/strong>definitely dirty green-gray in color<\/strong><\/span>. This is a very important<\/strong> factor in this formula. Most labels say, \u201cSea salt\u201d. However, if it looks white, it will not produce the desired electrolytes.<\/p>\n Mix the honey, apple cider vinegar and salt in a small amount of lukewarm water in a gallon jug. Then fill the jug with water and place it in the refrigerator. If you have many people to serve, you can pre-make this mixture and place it in a clear plastic bottle that has a triangle with Number 1 written on the bottom of the bottle. Go ahead and pre-freeze the entire bottle. This way, when you carry it out to the field, the water will slowly defrost and the people will have nice ice-cold electrolytes to drink.<\/p>\n
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