iHealthyFitness

This video is an overview brief disclaimer for people who are currently on or thinking of following a diet/nutrition program.

Genetics

Your genes are the most powerful factor in dictating how your body will respond to particular stimulus.  Genetics predisposes you for certain natural traits and attributes.  This includes how tall you are likely to grow, how large your body will likely be, and other traits that relate to health such as your body’s ability to process particular proteins or possible defects in genes that may be linked to diseases.

X Factors

Aside from genetics, there are many other factors in your life that will have an affect on your health.

Physical Factors

This is closely tied to genetics and may include things like the size of your stomach and the development of your teeth.  Physical factors may also be introduced by injuries or defects in growth that may adversely impact your health.

Environmental Factors

Environmental factors pertain to your surroundings.  Things such as air, food, and water quality Read more…

Diet & Nutrition, Fitness Concepts, Wellness

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is a multi-factor condition in which the body becomes weak and fatigued due to inadequate internal temperature cooling.  This overheating of the body is commonly induced by external exposure to heat.  As an essential part of fitness safety and performance, it is critical to follow precautions and monitor your body’s condition regularly during any physical activity.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures of heat exhaustion.

Symptoms

The symptoms of heat exhaustion may manifest themselves very quickly and often without warning.  These symptoms include, but are not limited to:

• Dizziness or lost of balance;  This can be in the form of decreased coordination or focus.  In severe cases, the ill person may have Read more…

Glossary & Definitions, Wellness delirium, diseases and conditions, fitness safety, heat exhaustion, hydration, palpitation