• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Self Reliant Living

Rural Living for less than $2,000 a month

Heat stroke

What causes a heat stroke?

by Harold Carey Jr

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when your body's temperature rises to 104°F (40°C) or higher. It's usually the result of overexertion in hot, humid conditions. Symptoms can include confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness. Untreated, heatstroke can lead to organ failure, a coma or death. There are a number of factors that can increase your risk of … [Read more...] about What causes a heat stroke?

Treating Heat Exhaustion

by Harold Carey Jr

Heat exhaustion is a condition that occurs when your body loses more fluids and electrolytes than it can take in. This can happen when you exercise or work in hot weather without drinking enough fluids. Heat exhaustion can cause symptoms such as heavy sweating, pale skin, muscle cramps, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is a … [Read more...] about Treating Heat Exhaustion

Keep your cool in the dog days of summer

by Harold Carey Jr

Dog days of July 3 through August 15 are the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Contrary to folklore, the sea won't boil and dogs won't go mad, but there are a few other things we should watch for, such as: Heat exhaustionIf you lose more water through sweat than you take in, you could develop heat exhaustion. On a hot day, especially if you are involved … [Read more...] about Keep your cool in the dog days of summer

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to our home

Learn about Self Reliant Rural Living, Gardening, Preparedness, Camping, Bushcraft, Survival Skills and Health.

Videos

Recent Posts

  • What hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in wilderness survival activities?
  • What causes a heat stroke?
  • Ways to treat water found in the outdoors for drinking
  • Ways to attract attention when lost in the woods
  • How to survive in exposure conditions?
  • How to Build a Campfire
  • Emergency Shelter Configurations
  • What are the 5 W’s of campsite selection?

Tags

back pain Bushcraft Business Campfire cancer Cartoon Clothing dementia disinfect water education family Finance Fire Fishing fitness flu food Garden hand sanitizer hazards health heart Heat stroke Home Office hypothermia insurance Jobs money nature Outdoors Personal Development physical activity recipe retirement Rural Living Safety Saving Shelter Shelters small business sunburn Survival skills Technology weight loss wilderness survival

Copyright © 2023 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in