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Dehydration Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND One topic that seems to come up frequently is dehydration. This topic is important, especially in the summer weather because a common cause of dehydration is simply sweating. As we all know, the hot, humid weather that is typical of …
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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We’ve all experienced sore, achy muscles at some point in time, but did you know that this can create additional challenges for us during the summer? This is especially true if you’ve been more of a couch potato throughout the winter and spring. If you decide that you want to become more active, this can create challenges for us when it comes to muscle recovery in the heat of the summer.†
During the summer, we are more prone to dehydration, which can create a higher amount of electrolyte loss and in turn more muscle aches and cramps. This is especially true when the heat and humidity are high.†
THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION IN THE HEAT OF SUMMER – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 111. Listen Now>>
Many areas of the country are currently experiencing heat waves with really high record temperatures. A lot of people aren’t used to this, so maybe they’re doing something that they usually do year-round and once they go out and they start doing this in the heat, they start to have this increase in lactic acid buildup. At the same time, they are experiencing electrolyte imbalances due to the loss of fluids. They may feel fine in the moment, but by the time evening comes around, they may be wondering why they are experiencing muscle aches throughout their body.†
We have to be prepared for this and we need to know the appropriate things to be doing to help fend off muscle aches.†
In order to support our muscle health and help prevent muscle aches, we have to stay hydrated. This is incredibly important. Most people don’t change their routine from one season to the next, but we have to realize that we have to consume a higher amount of water during the summer.†
We have to be able to replace our electrolytes. We can do this by taking a multivitamin. That’s a good place to start because then we’re getting exposure to electrolytes. Taking something like our Reds HxⓇ or Greens HxⓇ is also a really good place to start. Magnesium also plays a really important role in maintaining the ability of the skeletal muscles to remain intact. If you have a tendency to develop muscle aches or cramps, taking magnesium citrate would be very beneficial during the summer.†
Most importantly, I want to talk about our Beets HxⓇ formulation. Beets HxⓇ is a combination of beetroot extract along with tart cherry extract. Both of these nutrients have been studied in the setting of muscle recovery and exercise endurance.†
BEETS HX: THE ULTIMATE PRE-WORKOUT ROUTINE – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 282. Listen Now>>
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses how the summer heat impacts muscle health, especially in terms of aches and cramps. She offers recommendations for nutrients that can support muscle health and details the important components of the the Beets HxⓇ formulation.†
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Here’s what to do to avoid dehydration during the winter months and to ensure you’re getting the proper nutrients and fluids you need.
Written Amanda Williams, MPH You’ve always been told to drink more fluids – in the summer when you’re sweating and by your doctor when you’re sick. But why is this so important to our health to stay hydrated? What is waters purpose in our bodies? …
When you’re sick, sometimes the best thing for your body may be a work out – or at least, you think so. But then your body decides that it’s just not having it. A fever, runny nose and shortness of breath can definitely make a workout challenging. We’re all for pushing yourself when it’s laziness that’s holding you back, but there are times when heading to spin class or the weight room can do your body more harm than good.
Whether you’ve got the sniffles or the full-on flu, here’s what you need to know about when you should hit the gym – or if you’re better off crawling under the covers.
It’s pretty safe to say that if you don’t have a fever, a runny nose is no reason to skip a workout. Instead, scale back your intensity. Restless nights can stunt muscle strength and a stuffed-up nose can make cardio a struggle. So you may need to tone it down a bit or modify the intensity to work around being sick. When you have a cold, you’re typically contagious for about five full days, and your germs spread most easily during your two to three most symptomatic days. Cold germs can live on hard surfaces, like dumbbells, for hours. And, get this: even if you wash your hands, sweat can carry snot particles down your face and onto equipment.
What about if you have a stomach bug? Unless you count sprinting to the bathroom as a workout, you’ll need to hold off until you feel better. Diarrhea and vomiting frequently caused by the norovirus (AKA the stomach flu) can result in severe fluid loss and dehydration. What’s more, the norovirus and other stomach-churning germs are highly contagious and can live on hard surfaces.
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If you have a fever or the flu, take medicine and stay in bed. Working out with a fever can make your health way worse. That’s largely because a fever, like vomiting, can cause terrible dehydration. Even more concerning, high temperatures (101 degrees and up) have been linked to heart damage. And exercising through a fever can raise your risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that may result in heart dysfunction. Even more concerning, high temperatures (101 degrees and up) have been linked to heart damage.
And exercising through a fever can raise your risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that may result in heart dysfunction so don’t be discouraged if it takes a few workouts to get back to where you used to be. Remember, listen to your body, and if you’ve got a fever or a stomach bug, be sure to rest. You can visit a Myocarditis charity if you would like to learn more.