Even though I was raised in Phoenix, I also seem to feel the heat the first day or two after the 100-degree temps hit. Fatigue and nausea come on fast and hard.
The good news is, while my acclimation to the heat has to rebuild each year, the extreme temps put an end to my allergies. I've learned to stay out of the heat, drink a ton of water, cut back on caffeine and to some extent exercise. My run on Saturday will be my last for the season. No need to spend energy bringing on undue stress. Another tip: The older we get, the more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses we become. For more information, visit this link from the CDC.
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Hey Alysia,
Even though I was raised in Phoenix, I also seem to feel the heat the first day or two after the 100-degree temps hit. Fatigue and nausea come on fast and hard.
The good news is, while my acclimation to the heat has to rebuild each year, the extreme temps put an end to my allergies. I've learned to stay out of the heat, drink a ton of water, cut back on caffeine and to some extent exercise. My run on Saturday will be my last for the season. No need to spend energy bringing on undue stress. Another tip: The older we get, the more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses we become. For more information, visit this link from the CDC.
Good information.
April 12, 2009 - 12:53pmThis Comment
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