Myths About Overheating and Heat Stroke: Part 1
Myths And Misconceptions About Overheating and Heat Stroke
MYTH 1: Only The Elderly Are At Risk Of Heat Related Illnesses And Heat Stroke
REALITY: While older adults are more susceptible, heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, including children, athletes, and outdoor workers. Factors such as high humidity, vigorous physical activity, inadequate hydration, periodic cooling breaks and acclimation increase the risk across all age groups. (Express ER Temple TX)
MYTH 2: If You Have Lots of Water You Won't Get Heat Stroke
REALITY: When you sweat you also lose electrolytes (sodium, potassium and magnesium). Excessive sweating will result in significant electrolyte loss, dehydration and slow down the body's cooling system. Proper hydration is essential but not a guarantee against heat illness. Other factors like acclimatization, environmental conditions, activity intensity, individual health, and protective equipment also play significant roles.
MYTH 3: Heat Stress Is Only A Concern For People Outdoors!
REALITY: Indoor environments can pose significant heat stress risks, especially in poorly ventilated areas or spaces with heat-generating equipment, like restaurants, factories and indoor facilities without air conditioning. Both indoor and outdoor workers should be aware of heat stress hazards. See our Extreme Heat Survival Guide: The Outdoor Worker for more details.
MYTH 4: Pushing Through The Heat Makes You Tougher and Stronger
REALITY: Exercising or working in heat does not build toughness, but indicates a lack of knowledge or ignorance. External temperatures do not properly reflect the core body temperatures. The body functions in the very narrow temperature range 97°F and 99°F (36.1°C and 37.2°C). Persevering and continuing while core body temperatures rise above 99°F or 37.2°C despite the body's signals and symptoms is just foolish. The byproduct of skeletal muscle contraction is heat and that heat accumulates, if the body is not allowed to cool. The harder the body works, the more body heat it has to dissipate, consequently the harder the body works to thermoregulate, the harder the heart has to work. Eventually the thermoregulatory system is overworked, becomes stressed and the cooling system becomes overwhelmed. Heat Stress can cause temporary and permanent damage to the brain, central nervous and internal organs.
How Krazy Kool Tech Overcomes Extreme Heat
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Pre-Cooling, Cooling and Recovery from Heat Exposure with Cold Therapy: Even while taking precautions, you may still experience Heat stress. Cooling down quickly is essential to prevent long-term health risks. Krazy Kool TechnologyTM System cold therapy solutions offer effective relief and help regulate body temperature post-exposure by targeting core body heat zones.
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B. Cold Therapy for Muscle Recovery: Heat stress can lead to muscle fatigue and inflammation. Using Krazy Kool TechnologyTM System cold therapy on sore muscles help reduce the cardiovascular load from overheating, reduce pain, swelling, and recovery time.
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Read part 2 of the series here: https://krazykooltech.com/blogs/common-myths/myths-about-overheating-and-heat-stroke-part-2
