Heatstroke and Other Heat Related Troubles
Feeling of exhaustion
This sensation can even occur due to loss of large quantities of liquids especially by sweat. The first symptoms may be an intense thirst, weakness and possibly a lack of muscle coordination. It can appear: cramps, nausea, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite and even diarrhea. If the heat exhaustion is not treated it can worsen, and skin becomes red and sticky, with increased heart beat rate and dilated pupils, leading to heatstroke.
The person with the feeling of exhaustion should rest in the shade in a cool place, sitting with legs higher than his body and putting cold compresses on his head. Also needs ventilation on the whole body and slightly salted cold water to drink. If treatment fails in the first symptoms in half an hour, must call a doctor immediately. If the person recovers, she should avoid exposure to heat and stop any activity to remove a bad relapse status. It should be remembered that people who have suffered depletion in hot weather tend to remain sensitive to other situations of the same kind.
Heatstroke
It is an accident caused by excessive heat or solar radiation. Among the factors leading to heatstroke remarkable appearance: increased activity, wet and very warm weather, improper ventilation, thick clothing and dehydration. All these factors can prevent the body is cooling itself by sweating. The first symptoms are similar to those of exhaustion: weakness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, strong thirst.
Then the skin becomes red, dry and hot (sometimes bluish due to lack of oxygen). Although the internal temperature is high (40-41 Celsius degrees) and the person cannot be cold by himself. May occur headache, drowsiness, vomiting, hallucinations or delirium, and can go up to unconsciousness.
Treatment of heatstroke is to get out from the sunlight, wrapping wet sheets, and ice pack to his head. You can spray his entire body with cold water and then performing a cooling fan with a towel or sheet. Massage the extremities to stimulate circulation. Meanwhile, if the person is alert and she is thirsty she can eat an infusion of mint, black tea or just very little salt water (half teaspoon salt per liter of water) plus a teaspoon of honey. Alcohol is prohibited. In severe cases the person would be put under the nose to inspire a bottle of vinegar or ether.
If the patient recovers and reaches temperature below 39 degrees, then it is transported to the doctor. If the patient has lost consciousness artificial respiration may be coming to the doctor, or can be activated using acupressure point of the upper lip (midline located between the nose and lip) set out in the paragraph on dizziness and fainting.
How you will recover after disturbances due to excessive heat
First you need to drink large amounts of liquid. For that you need mineral drink, vegetable soups and fruit juices instead of water. Eat foods that help to restore levels of potassium and magnesium, as bananas, melons, lentils, potatoes, peas, beans and soybeans.
How prevent disorders caused by heat
- On hot days drink mineral water to rebalance the body. The body must be kept hydrated by drinking fluids before, during and after exercise.
- Avoid traffic during the afternoon hours of summer days when temperatures are higher.
- Wear loose clothing and preferably cool cotton and a hat.
- Avoid alcohol, cigarette smoke, aspirin or other medicines that can make you sweat.
- Eat light foods that digest well and have high water content. Thus you can use vegetable salads (such as cucumber salad) and fruits (melons, oranges, etc.).
Calivita natural products helpful in heatstroke
- Liquid Chlorophyll extracted from alfalfa, as Liquid Chlorophyll Calivita, streamline and improve blood and lymphatic circulation, improve function of the organs involved in metabolism, such as liver and kidneys. It also reduces fatigue and provides energy and vitality.
- Aquarion water filter has the capacity to produce ionized water, enriched with oxygen and without harmful substances or heavy metals. Alkaline ionized water provides better hydration and oxygenation of the entire body.
This sensation can even occur due to loss of large quantities of liquids especially by sweat. The first symptoms may be an intense thirst, weakness and possibly a lack of muscle coordination. It can appear: cramps, nausea, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite and even diarrhea. If the heat exhaustion is not treated it can worsen, and skin becomes red and sticky, with increased heart beat rate and dilated pupils, leading to heatstroke.
The person with the feeling of exhaustion should rest in the shade in a cool place, sitting with legs higher than his body and putting cold compresses on his head. Also needs ventilation on the whole body and slightly salted cold water to drink. If treatment fails in the first symptoms in half an hour, must call a doctor immediately. If the person recovers, she should avoid exposure to heat and stop any activity to remove a bad relapse status. It should be remembered that people who have suffered depletion in hot weather tend to remain sensitive to other situations of the same kind.
Heatstroke
It is an accident caused by excessive heat or solar radiation. Among the factors leading to heatstroke remarkable appearance: increased activity, wet and very warm weather, improper ventilation, thick clothing and dehydration. All these factors can prevent the body is cooling itself by sweating. The first symptoms are similar to those of exhaustion: weakness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, strong thirst.
Then the skin becomes red, dry and hot (sometimes bluish due to lack of oxygen). Although the internal temperature is high (40-41 Celsius degrees) and the person cannot be cold by himself. May occur headache, drowsiness, vomiting, hallucinations or delirium, and can go up to unconsciousness.
Treatment of heatstroke is to get out from the sunlight, wrapping wet sheets, and ice pack to his head. You can spray his entire body with cold water and then performing a cooling fan with a towel or sheet. Massage the extremities to stimulate circulation. Meanwhile, if the person is alert and she is thirsty she can eat an infusion of mint, black tea or just very little salt water (half teaspoon salt per liter of water) plus a teaspoon of honey. Alcohol is prohibited. In severe cases the person would be put under the nose to inspire a bottle of vinegar or ether.
If the patient recovers and reaches temperature below 39 degrees, then it is transported to the doctor. If the patient has lost consciousness artificial respiration may be coming to the doctor, or can be activated using acupressure point of the upper lip (midline located between the nose and lip) set out in the paragraph on dizziness and fainting.
How you will recover after disturbances due to excessive heat
First you need to drink large amounts of liquid. For that you need mineral drink, vegetable soups and fruit juices instead of water. Eat foods that help to restore levels of potassium and magnesium, as bananas, melons, lentils, potatoes, peas, beans and soybeans.
How prevent disorders caused by heat
- On hot days drink mineral water to rebalance the body. The body must be kept hydrated by drinking fluids before, during and after exercise.
- Avoid traffic during the afternoon hours of summer days when temperatures are higher.
- Wear loose clothing and preferably cool cotton and a hat.
- Avoid alcohol, cigarette smoke, aspirin or other medicines that can make you sweat.
- Eat light foods that digest well and have high water content. Thus you can use vegetable salads (such as cucumber salad) and fruits (melons, oranges, etc.).
Calivita natural products helpful in heatstroke
- Liquid Chlorophyll extracted from alfalfa, as Liquid Chlorophyll Calivita, streamline and improve blood and lymphatic circulation, improve function of the organs involved in metabolism, such as liver and kidneys. It also reduces fatigue and provides energy and vitality.
- Aquarion water filter has the capacity to produce ionized water, enriched with oxygen and without harmful substances or heavy metals. Alkaline ionized water provides better hydration and oxygenation of the entire body.