Difficulty to recover after an outdoor activity in a heat wave, what can I do to avoid inconveniences (diarrhea, nausea)?

Hello Ma'am,

What you are describing is not so much related to dehydration, but more akin to heat stroke. Indeed, rehydrating with water and Gatorade can help, but never as much as wearing light clothing, dousing yourself with cold water during activity, and avoiding "giving too much away" on very hot days.

Have you ever noticed that it's worse when it's very hot on the day of your outdoor outing?

I get it.

What about your diet during these days? Do you try to eat lighter? eat colder?

Thank you for these details. It is most likely because you do not sweat much as well that you "get sick" during physical activities that raises the body temperature a lot.

To simulate sweat, whose role is to get heat out of the body by evaporating water on the skin, it is possible to carry a small bottle of water on a hike and use it to spray the skin during the activity. It's worth a try, considering you're eating well and already taking good precautions.

Great!

Happy evening :)

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist