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id uic sun, arms water ana other fluids, and know one’s physical limitations.
recognize the body has limitations,” says Williams. “When exercising we are generating more heat and adding to heat stress, and we are increasing the likelihood of fainting or suffering from heat exhaustion and from stroke. The primary means of heat loss for the body is through sweating, which means a loss of body fluids. Recently, after running a marathon in North Carolina, I consumed 16 eight-ounce glasses of Gatorade—four quarts of fluid. This partially replaced the salt and fluid I had lost, but if you drink Gatorade, you should not take salt tablets to replace salt lost. In fact tablets aren’t necessary unless one has lost more than six pounds, and then one should take only one salt tablet for every two pounds lost. Losing body salt can cause heat cramps, but salt should be replaced only with adequate fluid intake. Salt loss combined with fluid loss can cause heat exhaustion,” Williams says.
“Water depletion heat exhaustion resembles fainting and is caused by inadequate circulation to the brain,” he adds. “The skin usually becomes pale, cool, clammy, and is profuse with sweat. Heat exhaustion may incapacitate for a few hours, but it is usually responsive to treatment consisting primarily of cooling the individual in a reclining position. Mild stimulants
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