[Ner Jaro]

Now that hot weather is here dehydration is a big concern. When playing in the hot weather it is important to drink lots of water. You need to start hydrating yourself a few day before the game.

What does water do?
Aside from the hydration necessary for our bodies to sustain life, water also provides a vehicle for other nutrients called electrolytes. Electrolytes include minerals such as sodium, potassium and calcium. Water helps disseminate these minerals throughout the body and into blood, tissue and organs. It is necessary for lubricating joints. It is a huge part of blood and digestive liquids, and helps transport nutrients, and get rid of waste. Your body is made up of 70 percent water, and needs about a dozen 8-ounce glasses of water a day to keep up.

Signs of Dehydration
The signs and symptoms of dehydration often mimic that of general illness, so it’s important to pay attention to early warning signs. Thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, headache and muscle weakness are common for mild to moderate dehydration. Extreme dehydration warrants immediate medical attention. Look for lack of sweating, little or no urination (or urine that is dark in color) and sunken eyes. The subject may be irritable, confused, have low blood pressure, a rapid heartbeat or fever.

Soda
Excessive intake of caffeinated drinks, such as coffee or soda, won’t work to keep a body hydrated. Conversely, they may actually cause the body to lose more fluids, as they are diuretics. (IE less pop, more water and/or gatorade/powerade

Children
Children are more prone to dehydration due to lack of communication of how they feel.

Treatment & Prevention
To prevent dehydration, drinking before, during and after exercise is advised.
The best defense against dehydration is, of course, prevention. When you know you’ll be exercising a lot, drink water at least 20 minutes before activity to give your body a good base. It’s important to note that dehydration can occur even in cold weather. While most people associate dehydration with the hot summer months, extreme cold can have the same taxing effects on the body, putting it at risk for loss of precious body fluids. Other liquids can provide hydration, although water is certainly the best source. Many foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, provide a good amount of water. Green grapes and watermelon, both popular fruits for warm summertime meals, can provide an extra measure of protection against dehydration, especially for children. Sugar-free Popsicles are another good way to get liquids into children when it becomes difficult to get them to drink water. When mild dehydration is apparent, drink water or a clear liquid. If symptoms persist or worsen, see a doctor. Meanwhile, for people who are intent on enjoying the sun, 8 ounces of water every hour is the recommended intake for people who are spending time in the sun. Remember to avoid sugary sodas, soda with caffeine and alcohol; they will make the potential for dehydration worse, not better. Staying out of the sun whenever possible will certainly lessen the risk for dehydration. If dehydration and sun exposure are combined, seek medical attention. Symptoms may worsen over a matter of hours. Make water intake a habit; your body will thank you.

all information taken from http://www.lifescrip...tm_campaign=002
Avoid The Dangers Of Dehydration
How To Spot The Warning Signs Of Dehydration
By Allison Kanaley Trudell
Published June 13, 2008
Viewed July 18, 2010

Hope this helps everyone have a safe and well hydrated game.

[Grendel]

I start consuming nothing but water two days before a game. Also if you plan on drinking sports drinks at the field drink them right at the start of break then towards the end of break make sure you consume water. The sugar in sports drinks can effect your body i.e "crashing" after the sugar rush, cramps. Drinking water after these types of drinks can negate the effect of the sugar in them.

[Thurgen]

Grendel, on 28 July 2010 - 02:38 PM, said:

I start consuming nothing but water two days before a game. Also if you plan on drinking sports drinks at the field drink them right at the start of break then towards the end of break make sure you consume water. The sugar in sports drinks can effect your body i.e "crashing" after the sugar rush, cramps. Drinking water after these types of drinks can negate the effect of the sugar in them.

I like Beer for dehydration, works great, and is less filling

[JP]

What I use the morning of and after skirmishes, seems to help. Water all other times.

http://www.supplemen...5406&pxc=4&sh=4

You need to make drinking water while you skirmish a "habit". You always need to be sipping on water, constantly republishing what you are sweating out, it's about staying hydrated and not playing catch up later in the day trying to re-hydrate yourself. Especially some of you guys with health issues... this is very important you can cause some real problems for your body with heat exhaustion so always know your limits.

I have experienced heat exhaustion on a few occasion when I was in my teen's and let me tell you...after getting my fluids back it was about the equal to being down with the flu for three days.

I would expect that a person would drink 3L + during a typical day of skirmishing in 95+ degrees.

[Ner Jaro]

JP, on 29 July 2010 - 03:22 AM, said:

What I use the morning of and after skirmishes, seems to help. Water all other times.

http://www.supplemen...5406&pxc=4&sh=4

You need to make drinking water while you skirmish a "habit". You always need to be sipping on water, constantly republishing what you are sweating out, it's about staying hydrated and not playing catch up later in the day trying to re-hydrate yourself. Especially some of you guys with health issues... this is very important you can cause some real problems for your body with heat exhaustion so always know your limits.

I have experienced heat exhaustion on a few occasion when I was in my teen's and let me tell you...after getting my fluids back it was about the equal to being down with the flu for three days.

I would expect that a person would drink 3L + during a typical day of skirmishing in 95+ degrees.

thank you for the link. and i can attest to the 3L + during skirmish. i have a 2.5L hydration carrier, and i can carry a 20oz bottle of water in a M4 Mag pouch. and a few noticible things of getting to hot, for me at least, is stomach upset, i can feel my pulse in my hands, headache. if you are getting hot dont hesitate to pour water over your head and neck. it will help cool you off.

[DocDodge]

Forget energy drinks and soda-pop. All sugar and caffience, pure crap and it'll give you a sour stomach. Drink water. If you drink a Gatorade, follow it with water. Drink twice as much water as Gatorade, minimum. Actually four waters to one Gatorade is best. Drink enough that you pee clear. Stay away from sugarry drinks, caffienated drinks, and alcohol. Alka-Seltzer is good for cramps. But the very best thimg to drink is WATER.

[Ian]

Yeah, I got really bad heat exhaustion the other day, we were picking up 800 bales of hay at my back field and loading them into the barn, you guys are from Oklahoma, you know the drill. Anyway I didn't eat anything salty or drink enough Gatorade, felt like total shit for the next three days. Not fun.

[casey]

really nice man i gota start calling you Dr ner jaro

[Ner Jaro]

casey, on 04 August 2010 - 11:27 PM, said:

really nice man i gota start calling you Dr ner jaro

honestly i just googled it and thought id post it up.