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The Silent Killer Lurking in This Summer’s Heat Wave - AI Podcast

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  • Heat domes are large areas of intense high pressure that trap hot air and humidity, creating dangerous temperatures reaching 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit with health risks for vulnerable populations
  • Proper hydration is crucial for sweating effectively; drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily during heat waves, adding electrolytes if sweating heavily
  • Arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs) in your hands, feet, and face act as natural radiators, flooding blood to your skin’s surface to help cool your body during overheating
  • Linoleic acid (LA) from processed foods increases skin cancer risk when exposed to sunlight; replace with C15:0 from grass fed dairy to reduce oxidative damage
  • Emergency signs include confusion or collapse indicating core temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit; call 911 immediately and cool with fans, wet towels on wrists and forehead
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Manage episode 497136023 series 1582679
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Heat domes are large areas of intense high pressure that trap hot air and humidity, creating dangerous temperatures reaching 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit with health risks for vulnerable populations
  • Proper hydration is crucial for sweating effectively; drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily during heat waves, adding electrolytes if sweating heavily
  • Arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs) in your hands, feet, and face act as natural radiators, flooding blood to your skin’s surface to help cool your body during overheating
  • Linoleic acid (LA) from processed foods increases skin cancer risk when exposed to sunlight; replace with C15:0 from grass fed dairy to reduce oxidative damage
  • Emergency signs include confusion or collapse indicating core temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit; call 911 immediately and cool with fans, wet towels on wrists and forehead
  continue reading

874 episodes

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