As a skater you probably already realize the importance of staying hydrated. Many skaters opt to use store bought isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic sports drinks for that purpose but that can get costly. If you are on a budget you may want to consider making your own sports drinks. It is really not that difficult ...
You may have a problem in your mouth that you’re not even aware of. Eroding enamel is a dental problem that’s growing in frequency and is affecting people at younger and younger ages Dental enamel erosion occurs when acids present in the mouth slowly and relentlessly wear away the hard enamel that protects the teeth. ...
Walk down any grocery aisle and you will find the shelves packed with dozens of options in sport drinks. Years ago, the best way for an athlete to hydrate was good old water. Not anymore, not only does that athlete need to hydrate, they need to improve their power, speed, and energy. Which sport drinks ...
Sports drinks are beverages that contain high amounts of carbohydrates and vitamins to help the body replenish the fluids and nutrients burned during exercising and sporting events. The general notion that sports drinks are only beneficial to our body is wrong, for the most part because the overconsumption of sports drinks can cause real harm ...
Around 40 years ago, Gatorade was born. Through innovative marketing techniques, such as putting Gatorade jugs and cups with the Gatorade logo all over pro and college football sidelines and trying to make it seem as though the top athletes would be mediocre without it, it has become an American beverage institution. Yet since Gatorade’s ...
First off, there are three types of sports drinks available, which all contain differing levels of fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrates. Isotonic – Fluid, electrolytes and 6 to 8% carbohydrate Hypotonic – Fluids, electrolytes and a low level of carbohydrate Hypertonic – Large Carbohydrate Concentrations Now, the osmolality of a fluid is a measure of the ...
Everyone has experienced a feeling of nausea, and bubbling in their stomach. Many people run to the store and pick up over the counter medication, but few realize that the same results can be achieved at home with simple remedies. I have collected ten remedies that can be used to cure an upset stomach in ...