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Maintain Sufficient Potasium and Water Levels In the Body During a High Altitude Hike

Hiking is an activity that many people enjoy during summer months. It is a great way to get a workout and enjoy the scenery of nature at the same time. However, precautions must be taken to avoid dehydration. Dehydration is a serious condition that can lead to other complications including brain swelling, heart injury, seizures and death. Fortunately, dehydration can be prevented by maintaining the proper balance of potassium and water. Potassium is an electrolyte that all of the body’s organs need to function properly. Water is essential because Continue reading Maintain Sufficient Potasium and Water Levels In the Body During a High Altitude Hike…

Proper Headgear Can Prevent a Heatstroke When High Altitude Hiking

When hiking at high altitudes, people can experience different health issues such as heatstroke. This is caused by the lower oxygen content of the air, pressure changes and weather conditions. Proper headgear can help prevent heatstroke and help make high altitude hiking a more pleasant experience. Headgear can help protect you from the heat, protect you from bugs and other conditions you may face while hiking. Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia in which the body temperature is Continue reading Proper Headgear Can Prevent a Heatstroke When High Altitude Hiking…

Prevent Hypothermia With the Proper Gear for High Altitude Hiking

Climbing in cold weather conditions can be dangerous, especially when climbing high altitudes in wet and windy weather. Hypothermia is an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal condition that can occur at high altitudes. A person suffers from hypothermia when the body loses heat faster than it is produced. Hypothermia forces the blood vessels to constrict which prevents heat from entering the body. In this predicament, the core temperature of the body falls below 95 degrees and the person loses consciousness and slips into a coma.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia shows various symptoms such as numb finger/toes, exhaustion, incoherent speech, shivering, and violent Continue reading Prevent Hypothermia With the Proper Gear for High Altitude Hiking…

Choosing the Right SPF for Your High Altitude Hike

Choosing the right SPF for your high altitude hike is crucial to ensure health safety, skin protection, and comfort. The sun is intense, but the higher the altitude the more intense the sun becomes, so protecting your skin is a must. How do you know which sunscreen to apply?

Well, sunscreen is available in various SPFs or sun protection factors. Choosing the right SPF for the activity and skin type will make the difference between protected skin and sunburn. The Continue reading Choosing the Right SPF for Your High Altitude Hike…