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Hearts of Jersey Chapter #179
The heat of summer is upon us. Overheating yourself can lead to heat exhaustion and even to heat stroke, a dangerous condition that can be fatal.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), people with heart disease and the elderly should be checked on at least twice a day during a heat wave and observed closely for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. These conditions can be fatal if not treated. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of these conditions could save your life or the life of a loved one.
Signs of heat related illness:
- Dizziness
- Heavy sweating
- Muscle cramps
- Cold or clammy skin
- Headaches
- Rapid heartbeat
If you have these symptoms, get out of the heat, move to shade or an air conditioned room, drink some water or a sport drink, and don’t drink too much especially if you are diabetic. Get medical attention.
If these symptoms continue or go untreated they may lead to heatstroke, which is an emergency. The symptoms include:
- Rapid heart rate
- Confusion
- Warm, dry skin
- Fever
- Severe headache
- Seizure or muscle twitching
- Unconsciousness
If you suspect heat stroke call 911! This is a medical emergency.
Tips for Preventing Heat Related Illness:
- Drink water. Sodas and alcohol actually act as diuretics and take water from your body instead of adding it.
- Stay in the shade. Temperatures can be as much as 10 degrees cooler in the shade than in the hot sum.
- Wear a hat and sunglasses. The glasses will protect your sensitive eyes from sunburn, while the hat will keep the heat off of your head
- Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing. Dark colors absorb heat.
- Don’t exercise or overexert yourself if you can help it, especially between 10am and 2pm.
Follow these tips and you can stay cool and healthy during the hot summer months.
Low Sodium Summer recipe:
CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS WITH HONEY AND CAYENNE PEPPER
(Sodium per chicken wing: 26.8 mg)
- 15 skinless chicken wings (285 mg)
- 1/4 cup unbleached flour (.625 mg)
- 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (2 mg)
- 1/8 teaspoon black or white pepper (.1 mg)
- 1/4 teaspoon sage (trace)
- 2 medium egg whites, well beaten (109.6 mg)
- 1/3 cup honey (4.75 mg)
- 2 tablespoons distilled or red wine vinegar (.3 mg)
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder (2 mg)
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Wash and dry the skinless chicken wings.
- Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon of the cayenne, the black or white pepper, and the sage. Dredge the chicken in this mixture, coating each wing well. Dip the wings into the egg white mixture and transfer the pieces to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake in a 450 degree oven turning once, until crisp and brown but not blackened.
- While chicken is cooking, mix well the honey, the remaining cayenne pepper, the vinegar, and the arrowroot in a nonstick saucepan. Heat to boiling while stirring with a whisk until the mixture is thick. When ready, pour it over the chicken wings.
Gazzaniga, Donald K. No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook July 2002
