HughJass Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 with the temp getting up in the mid 30s again and my Hugh Jass sweating profusely is it a good idea to take rehydration salts in the 5 baht sachets? its easy to become dehydrated and this can have an effect on your blood pressure and general health so is it a good idea to take them and if so how many a day or are there any cheap home alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Fine to take if you have been sweating a lot. Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. Or get a fresh nam minao or nam som at one of those fruit drink stands with blenders. They put salt and sugar into it making it also a fine rehydration mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted February 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2013 To the OP ... I do understand your question HOWEVER ... A wee story for you. We used to be marked the 'Sports' drink Gatorade Great for marathon runners or endurance athletes ... but marketed to the Sunday Golfer. But this wasn't enough ... then we had ... A brilliant piece of marketing. Having convinced the punter that his electrolyte levels had dropped to dangerous levels and that 'performance' could be enhanced by the original product ... this new market is now tripling it's market by demonstrating the need for the above products. Do we need this sh*it ... a resounding no. Do the Thais use this stuff because they sweat a bit ... a resounding no. Drink water, maintain a healthy diet (fruit and vegetables, protein and carbs) and forget about the consumerism mentality you learnt back in your home country. When you do need that stuff (the sachets you show above) is when you get sick from diarrhoea and you body is dehydrated and lacking the essential salts. Apologies for the harsh words ... but it's a reality. Others experiences may differ ... . 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. My feelings exactly - lots of healthy potassium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. My feelings exactly - lots of healthy potassium. Can you please tell me where I can buy green coconut water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Vendors on the road in most places. They sell the actual coconuts and cut an opening for you. Some supernarkets also. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwisemonkey Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 To the OP ... I do understand your question HOWEVER ... A wee story for you. We used to be marked the 'Sports' drink Gatorade Great for marathon runners or endurance athletes ... but marketed to the Sunday Golfer. But this wasn't enough ... then we had ... A brilliant piece of marketing. Having convinced the punter that his electrolyte levels had dropped to dangerous levels and that 'performance' could be enhanced by the original product ... this new market is now tripling it's market by demonstrating the need for the above products. Do we need this sh*it ... a resounding no. Do the Thais use this stuff because they sweat a bit ... a resounding no. Drink water, maintain a healthy diet (fruit and vegetables, protein and carbs) and forget about the consumerism mentality you learnt back in your home country. When you do need that stuff (the sachets you show above) is when you get sick from diarrhoea and you body is dehydrated and lacking the essential salts. Apologies for the harsh words ... but it's a reality. Others experiences may differ ... . Day's that I spend eating a good deal of fruit and vegetables with or without the chili salt or sugar mix My water intake is low. You can get most of the water you need by eating fruits and veggies, you'll just get a gorilla belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 My feet and hands cramp. I believe it's from drinking alcohol and the heat. I've found the only thing that works are doses of magnesium and the sports salt packages in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Alcohol is very dehydrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candypants Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. My feelings exactly - lots of healthy potassium. Can you please tell me where I can buy green coconut water? i buy mine from the woman selling coconuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Fine to take if you have been sweating a lot. Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. How is the sugar content of the green coconut? While not technically diabetic, family history and the sugar shakes tell me I need to watch sugar intake. Add that to Russian lineage so I sweat even in blizzards. Any advice about maintaining electrolyte balance is appreciated. Right now, I just go through water like it's- well, water. And I do cramp up occasionally in BKK here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. My feelings exactly - lots of healthy potassium. Can you please tell me where I can buy green coconut water? I seen it in most supermarkets and you can even spoon some of the white stuff out as its a healthy fat and fiber. I seen them in almost every supermarket around here. At some roadside stalls they have them too. Only problem for me is i have to buy them fresh as they go bad fast. (like to buy stuff in bulk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Fine to take if you have been sweating a lot. Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. How is the sugar content of the green coconut? While not technically diabetic, family history and the sugar shakes tell me I need to watch sugar intake. Add that to Russian lineage so I sweat even in blizzards. Any advice about maintaining electrolyte balance is appreciated. Right now, I just go through water like it's- well, water. And I do cramp up occasionally in BKK here. Any electrolyte replacement will contain some glucose, it has to in order for the water & electrolytes to be absorbed. There is some glucose in coconut water but I think not too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amras Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Fine to take if you have been sweating a lot. Green coconut water will taste better and achieve the same thing. How is the sugar content of the green coconut? While not technically diabetic, family history and the sugar shakes tell me I need to watch sugar intake. Add that to Russian lineage so I sweat even in blizzards. Any advice about maintaining electrolyte balance is appreciated. Right now, I just go through water like it's- well, water. And I do cramp up occasionally in BKK here. I can have/get the same issues. Chronic aches in my calves, which I've determined to be from dehydration (and must be easy for me to get there). Can't drink Coffee as it causes it as well. Those electrolyte packs I use, one a day, if I feel a little dehydrated. There's about 5g of glucose in the one I have, so not an issue, less than milk and no where near the 25g or so in Gatorade. They do help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 5g glucose = 5*4+ only 20 calories, indeed nothing. Cococnut water if average size coconut is above 6 gm (6*4=24 cal) likewise nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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