From: T.C.Dufresne@f63.n161.z1.fidonet.org (T C Dufresne)
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Subject: Re: SUNSTROKE
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Date: 9 Jul 92 20:24:41 GMT
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*** Quoting Margaret Goodman to T C dufresne ***
MG> is just that - with deleterious results.My opinion is also due to
MG> a personal aversion to any circumvention of the body's ability to
MG> respond in times of stress ie of the athletes of your
MG> aquaintance, how many of them really over-stress themselves to
MG> the extent of requiring electrolyte replacements?
MG>
As a matter of fact, the athletes that I speak of are collegiate, division one athletes, some which are expected to be functioning in temperatures that sometimes exceed 38 degree C., and for long periods at a time. Yes, indeed, in this case, I want my athletes to be ingesting not only water, but some electrolytic replacement as well. This, I maintain, can be done by frequent ingestion of an electrolytic drink that can not only prevent dehydration, but also prevent or reduce in severity muscle cramps that a
re often brought on by exertion in hot climates. Once again, I agree that water is probably the most important substance that needs to be replenished, but there are instances of hyperhydration found in athletes who participate in ultramarathons and other endurance events.
Again, I think we can agree to disagree..
BTW, I am as American as apple pie, and believe it or not, English IS my first language! I am a PT intern as well as a certified athletic trainer, and was employed before school by a very large, well known college in the Los Angeles area.
