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With the warmer weather, hotter sun be careful of too much sun..

6/21/2016

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      So I found some information on heat exhaustion.  I feel I experienced last night.  I worked out on the racks from 1:30-4 moving then got a little confused( ok a little more than usual), very warm.  So got something to drink, sat in the shade felt better but then an upset stomach.  It got worst, so took a cool shower, went to bed and had the AC on.  Feeling ok this morning...but that was scary.  Now I need to watch how warm I get for a week or so...how hard is that when you run a greenhouse and outside all day long.  But I will take breaks, drink and rest.  Here is what I found out.
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS  on December 03, 2014
      Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by dehydration.
        There are two types of heat exhaustion:
•Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness.
•Salt depletion. Signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, and dizziness.
Although heat exhaustion isn't as serious as heat stroke, it isn't something to be taken lightly. Without proper intervention, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke , which can damage the brain and other vital organs, and even cause death.
 Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
The most common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
•Confusion
•Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration )
•Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Headache 
•Muscle or abdominal cramps
•Nausea, vomiting , or diarrhea
•Pale skin
•Profuse sweating
•Rapid heartbeat
Treatment for Heat Exhaustion
     If you, or anyone else, has symptoms of heat exhaustion, it's essential to immediately get out of the heat and rest, preferably in an air-conditioned room. If you can't get inside, try to find the nearest cool and shady place.
Other recommended strategies include:
•Drink plenty of fluid (avoid caffeine and alcohol).
•Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.
•Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
•Apply other cooling measures such as fans or ice towels.
     If such measures fail to provide relief within 15 minutes, seek emergency medical help, because untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.  After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.
Taken from  http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/heat-exhaustion
Till next time, this is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa....yes I will drink, watch the amount of sun, and rest today.  All of you be careful with the hot sun, and outside weather....

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