I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
I am sorry that you are feeling poorly and I hope that you will soon be your own, happy self. :o)
I find that a good herbal tea, either hot or chilled and served over ice with a dash of lemon juice, is very refreshing on a day such as you describe. Otherwise, plain tap water always hits the spot with me. It is my favorite drink, in spite of what Barbara thinks.
On Wed 20 Jul 2005 07:22:42a, Julia Altshuler wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
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I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
Try Pedialyte. It's in the baby section of the supermarket. I had to drink the stuff when I got home from the hospital the first time. Do NOT get the bubble gum flavored (I can't even describe it, the taste is so bad). The orange flavored is good and it does make a decent screwdriver 😉
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On Wed 20 Jul 2005 07:22:42a, Julia Altshuler wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
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I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
Gatorade and similar products are one of the biggest ripoffs in history. Physiologists know that electrolyte loss is never a problem for most people in most situations. Lance Armstrong might need it, but for almost everyone else the activities we engage in do not cause electrolyte problems. Yes you need to drink water, and some sugar keeps the energy up, but potassium etc? No way. Your problem was probably caused by the humidity - if your sweat does not evaporate it does not cool you and you can get overheated.
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Gatorade and similar products are one of the biggest ripoffs in history. Physiologists know that electrolyte loss is never a problem for most people in most situations. Lance Armstrong might need it, but for almost everyone else the activities we engage in do not cause electrolyte problems. Yes you need to drink water, and some sugar keeps the energy up, but potassium etc? No way. Your problem was probably caused by the humidity - if your sweat does not evaporate it does not cool you and you can get overheated.
For a few summers while attending university I had a summer job in an alloy smelting plant that was so hot we had to wear long underwear and wool coats to protect us from the heat. In those days the plant had dispensers of little pink salt tablets. When I learned to recognize the need for salt I would pop one of those pills with a little bit of water and would feel better within minutes. Apparently they no longer use salt pills, but I still get cravings for salt when I have been sweating a lot. I know I need it when I look at the salt shaker and think about how good it tastes, and it does taste good when you need it.
On Wed 20 Jul 2005 07:41:13a, Margaret Suran wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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Julia Altshuler said:
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
I am sorry that you are feeling poorly and I hope that you will soon be your own, happy self. :o)
I find that a good herbal tea, either hot or chilled and served over ice with a dash of lemon juice, is very refreshing on a day such as you describe. Otherwise, plain tap water always hits the spot with me. It is my favorite drink, in spite of what Barbara thinks.
hMM... The red color of that "water" is all too revealing! :-) (or so I've been told)
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Gatorade is plain nasty. Take care, M
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Peter Aitken said:
Gatorade and similar products are one of the biggest ripoffs in history. Physiologists know that electrolyte loss is never a problem for most people in most situations. Lance Armstrong might need it, but for almost everyone else the activities we engage in do not cause electrolyte problems. Yes you need to drink water, and some sugar keeps the energy up, but potassium etc? No way. Your problem was probably caused by the humidity - if your sweat does not evaporate it does not cool you and you can get overheated.
For a few summers while attending university I had a summer job in an alloy smelting plant that was so hot we had to wear long underwear and wool coats to protect us from the heat. In those days the plant had dispensers of little pink salt tablets. When I learned to recognize the need for salt I would pop one of those pills with a little bit of water and would feel better within minutes. Apparently they no longer use salt pills, but I still get cravings for salt when I have been sweating a lot. I know I need it when I look at the salt shaker and think about how good it tastes, and it does taste good when you need it.
Agreed - but such situations are rare. I must say that I have the greatest respect for people who can do such jobs. Extreme heat turns me into a babbling pile of limp jello.
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I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, [...and] damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year.
Are there other days where physical labor, Ma Nature, and one's hobbies coexist in such a symbiotic manner? <G>
Pedialite is another product. It tastes similar to soda water so adding some to fruit juice would help mask the more nasty after-taste. You can purchase it by the 1/2-gallon at most grocery and drug stores.
Agreed - but such situations are rare. I must say that I have the greatest respect for people who can do such jobs. Extreme heat turns me into a babbling pile of limp jello.
I was in my early 20's and I knew that it was only for four months each year. To be honest, I didn't have to work that hard, maybe 15-20 minutes out of each hour. But when I hd work to do it was incredibly hot. When I tapped my furnace I work a visor and welding googles as well as safety glasses. As soon as that molten metal started flowing by the temperature soared and my forehead flowed with so much sweat that it ran down my safety glasses and immediately evaporated, leaving a film of salt. After the furnace was tapped we had to adjust or replace the graphite electrodes. That involved taking a deep breath, running in and working for as long as you could hold your breath, and it took several trips in to get it done. It made my clothes smell like they were being ironed.
After the furnaces were started up again I could go and sit in front of a fan in the shade and only had to look inside the furnace every 10 minutes or so and push a few buttons. I got used to getting small burns every day, and the occasional big burn. The money was great. It was a long time after graduation before I was earning as much as I did on that summer job, but the post graduation work was more enjoyable and a darned sight safer.
Back to food...... it was while working there that I developed an appreciation for clear, hot tea as a refreshing and thirst quenching drink.
Julia Altshuler <[email hidden]> wrote in news:[email hidden]:
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I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
Julia,
On overheating, since you were at home, a cold shower (you'll know when you're dialed in to the right temperature!) would help.
Out in public, I wear a neck cooler* to help stay cool.
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
Gatorade and similar products are one of the biggest ripoffs in history.
Agreed, a total waste of money.
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Physiologists know that electrolyte loss is never a problem for most people in most situations. Lance Armstrong might need it, but for almost everyone else the activities we engage in do not cause electrolyte problems. Yes you need to drink water, and some sugar keeps the energy up, but potassium etc? No way. Your problem was probably caused by the humidity - if your sweat does not evaporate it does not cool you and you can get overheated.
Need liquid and a little salt. Downing a quart bottle of ice cold Manischewitz borscht will fix you up quick.
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Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
I agree that regular Gatorade tastes nasty. However, if you look around in the beverage section of your supermarket, I'm sure that you will find powdered versions of Gatorade that come in many different flavors. I like one that is similar to Hawaiian Punch. Or you could go over to the pharmacy section and pick up some of the bottled stuff that is made for children and I think there are some for adults that are meant to restore electrolyte balance and rehydrate after illness. I don't know what they taste like. I don't remember where I read it, but I think it takes 24 hours and more to rehydrate the body and longer as you get older. I hope you are a sweet young thing. ;o} Janet
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
You could have had a V8!! It has the salt and minerals plus some vitamins.
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
--Lia
Most groceries and pharmacies sell "Pedialyte" for children in your condition. Call your pharmacy and ask if there's anything similar available for adults.
I suppose its all a matter of 'differn' strokes' but I have a sauna and use it twice a day. I always take something liquid in to help. Gatorade works great for me and I like it, although it is a little pricey. I've found some of the ripoff brands to be pretty good too.
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Peter Aitken said:
Julia Altshuler said:
I did something stupid yesterday. I worked outside in the garden, ignored how sweaty, tired and achy I felt, told myself I was just being lazy by putting off necessary work, didn't realize until I was sick, had slept most of the afternoon and was watching the weather reports that I damn near gave myself heat exhaustion by working in the sun on the hottest and most humid day of the year. I was drinking water and orange juice, but not nearly enough. I didn't think of breaking out the Gatorade which I keep on hand until today. Yech! That stuff tastes like medicine. O.K., under the circumstances, it IS medicine, but is there an alternative that doesn't taste so bad? I'd like something that has the proper electrolyte balance and is recommended for treating stomach distress (which I had only a little) and overheating (which I was well on way to).
Gatorade and similar products are one of the biggest ripoffs in history.
Agreed, a total waste of money.
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Physiologists know that electrolyte loss is never a problem for most people in most situations. Lance Armstrong might need it, but for almost everyone else the activities we engage in do not cause electrolyte problems. Yes you need to drink water, and some sugar keeps the energy up, but potassium etc? No way. Your problem was probably caused by the humidity - if your sweat does not evaporate it does not cool you and you can get overheated.
Need liquid and a little salt. Downing a quart bottle of ice cold Manischewitz borscht will fix you up quick.
