As New Yorkers—and most Northeasterners—can attest, it’s been a steamy summer. If you are sensitive to heat, to the point of heat intolerance, this last leg of summer (through September 22nd) can feel unbearable, and leave you feeling hot, tired, lethargic and low energy. One of the most important first steps to feeling cooler and […]
DIY Electrolyte Cocktail
In extreme heat, and, especially, if you have engaged in vigorous physical activity that leaves you sweating heavily, it may not be enough to drink plain water for hydration. This was something that I learned the hard way as a macho, hard-core endurance runner, who thought nothing of running 7 to 10 miles in extreme […]