Blog - Tag: dehydration

Helping Kids Beat the Heat!

Winter has ended and the long awaited days of summer have begun. Children are moving their competitions and practices from indoor facilities to the outdoors leaving behind recycled air for fresh air. However, with summer starting and more outdoor activities on the schedule, it is a good idea to make sure your children are well hydrated as they participate in physical activity in hotter weather...Read more

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What exactly are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are electrically charged particles that help the body function normally. The importance of electrolytes in the human body is so great that we quickly react to an electrolyte deficiency. Athletes in particular are susceptible because electrolytes are depleted during perspiration . Some of the more familiar electrolytes include potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. These minerals...Read more

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Are Sports Drinks a Waste of Money?

Sports drinks are extremely popular right now and with so many appearing on the market all claiming different things, before you buy, you should know what's in those bottles and how to use them properly. Sports drinks are made to replenish the body's fluid losses during intense physical exercise, and the "classic" sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade) aim to accomplish three things: Prevent...Read more

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Running a Marathon? Keep Yourself Hydrated

It’s race weekend in Ottawa! Which means people of all ages and fitness levels will be hitting the road running and walking. With the weekend looking like it's going to be a warm one, we all have to remember to take good care of our bodies, most importantly staying hydrated. First of all, sweat contains electrolytes and the main electrolyte lost in sweat is sodium, although how much each...Read more

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Staying Cool When the Heat (and Humidity) is On!

Yes, these are the dog days of summer. The days Canadians long for in mid January. But now that they are here, somehow we find ourselves suffering in oppressive humidity and extreme temperatures. But humidity can do more than make you feel tired, clammy and have a bad hair day. It can affect sports performances and just about any outdoor physical activity and how the body attempts to cool itself...Read more

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Beat the Heat … Cramps!

When the weather heats up and humidity sores we are all on the lookout to prevent dehydration. We’ve been taught to drink up and replace lost fluids and electrolytes. But how do we prevent the muscle cramping that can also occur during this weather? Recently it has been suggested that diluted pickle juice , mustard or vinegar can help fight off exercise-related cramping . Cramps can be caused by...Read more

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Drink up!

We all know how important it is to remain hydrated during sport and exercise so as to maintain our performance level. Your body needs to replace fluids, sodium, potassium, chloride and other elements lost during exertion. And while it is important to consume liquids there may be a couple of little known facts that you might be interested to add to your knowledge bank. Did you know that emerging...Read more

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