The heat and humidity are on its way. For some it is merely an inconvenience and for others it can be extremely debilitating causing dizziness, nausea, fatigue, “rubber” legs, leg cramps, heart palpitations and even death. When we feel like this from the heat we know that our electrolytes are low and need replenishing. I would like to share with you a product available called Emer’gen-C that is by far the best I have ever found in replenishing electrolytes. It is nutrient rich with 1000 mg’s of Vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, folic acid, B12, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, chromium and a touch of sodium. The vitamin C is buffered with the minerals so it prevents stomach distress. Emer’gen-C is a powerful antioxidant and immune enhancer as well. Some use it daily for it also is a natural energy booster.
Those with chronic fatigue syndrome greatly benefit from taking this product on a dally basis. Many complain of a craving for sweets and a drop in energy between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. This is a perfect time for an Emer’gen-C fizzy drink. Emer’gen-C is a powder that comes in little packets. Just add 1 packet to some water and you have a delicious effervescing drink… it doesn’t even need stirring and it totally dissolves in seconds. It is 100% bio-available and works fast, delivering the nutrients to our trillions of cells in seconds. Natural flavors available are; lemon-lime, tropical, cranberry, orange, tangerine and strawberry. The lemon-lime is the most popular. It is sweetened with fructose containing only 5 gram’s of sugar. For diabetics not able to handle fructose a “lite” version is available without any sweetener. On average, 1 packet 2 times a day sufficient. Each person is different, some may need more and some less.
Oh, I almost forgot, Emer’gen-C is also the best we have found for Charlie-horses that occur at night while in bed. (If muscle cramps occur throughout the day, the cause may not be electrolyte related but more of a circulatory one). We have seen a 100% success rate in eliminating these painful nighttime muscle cramps by taking 2-3 packets’s a day at first, then reducing to 1-2 packets a day.
For those on diuretics, a prescription of potassium is usually given, but what about all the other electrolytes? 1 or 2 packets of Emer’gen-C a day replenishes potassium and other important electrolytes lost with diuretic use.
The elderly with heart problems are extremely vulnerable to the heat and humidity. A friend of mine’s mother, Elizabeth, has never tolerated the heat and humidity well, and it is even worse now with her age and heart condition. There were days where Elizabeth took as many as 4 Emer’gen-C packets on one day. They said they carry packets with them at all times.
So, before reaching for the poplar sport drink that it is mostly sugar (14gram’s) and salt with a touch of artificial color and flavor, consider a drink that is truly nutritious and delicious to.
