How to beat the heat with salt and water

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How to beat the heat with salt and water

Chris Milne

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 01:45 PM

Key points
* Three successive morning weigh-ins can reveal a person's "wet weight".
* Measurement of body weight will indicate acute water loss better than any symptoms
* Salty foods will easily replace sodium losses, and beer is not a problem for long-term rehydration
* Heat stroke is rare but can be life-threatening

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References

1. Casa D, Clarkson P, Roberts W. American College of Sports Medicine Round Table on Hydration and Physical Activity: Consensus Statements. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2005; 4:115 - 27.

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