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		<title>On A High Alltitude Hike Make Sure to Keep Your Eyes Safe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may know about the general health problems that can occur on a high altitude hike, but do you realize that your eyes are also at risk? You may be use to wearing sunglasses when it is sunny, however the days that are cloudy are just as hazardous for your eyes. The rays of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Not Forget Your Lip Balm On Your Next High Altitude Hike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is important for individuals planning to go on a high altitude hike to pack lip balm. It works really well for moisturizing and protecting lips. When people go hiking in high altitudes the winds can get really harsh. The temperature drops to very low temperatures to especially at night. In addition, hikers are in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/11/17/do-not-forget-your-lip-balm-on-your-next-high-altitude-hike/</link>
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		<title>Protect Your lungs On Your High Altitude Hike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hiking can be an exciting experience when participating for the first time. However, hiking up a mountain does have unusual effects on your body due to the higher altitude. In high altitude, less air reaches the lungs, which can lead to a rapid decrease in energy, not to mention the rapid weather changes that commonly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/11/15/protect-your-lungs-on-your-high-altitude-hike/</link>
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		<title>Altitude Sickness: Signs to Look For</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a bevy of mountain climbing movies on direct tv packages but if you&#8217;re planning a weekend hike you could be just as at risk for altitude sickness. If you&#8217;re worried you may be prone, keep this checklist of symptoms to watch for handy.Headaches: Most people who experience altitude sickness first come on with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/11/09/altitude-sickness-signs-to-look-for/</link>
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		<title>Maintain Sufficient Potasium and Water Levels In the Body During a High Altitude Hike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/07/15/maintain-sufficient-potasium-and-water-levels-in-the-body-during-a-high-altitude-hike/</link>
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		<title>Proper Headgear Can Prevent a Heatstroke When High Altitude Hiking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/07/13/proper-headgear-can-prevent-a-heatstroke-when-high-altitude-hiking/</link>
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		<title>Prevent Hypothermia With the Proper Gear for High Altitude Hiking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/07/12/prevent-hypothermia-with-the-proper-gear-for-high-altitude-hiking/</link>
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		<title>Choosing the Right SPF for Your High Altitude Hike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.high-altitude.org/2011/07/11/choosing-the-right-spf-for-your-high-altitude-hike/</link>
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