Monthly Archives: June 2012

Hydration and Electrolyte Balance

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By Toria Cornett, ATC, CSCS

Hot weather is here and so is race season in the Northeast. Whether you are a weekend warrior or training forElectrolyte balance a triathalon, it is essential to understand the importance of electrolyte balance in humid weather. Doing so can help you prevent dehydration during fluid loss.

What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals in your body with an electric charge, like sodium, chloride and potassium. They are important in your blood chemistry and muscle action. Excessive electrolyte loss through sweating during exercise and humidity can lead to muscle cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. An electrolyte imbalance can also lead to poor athletic performance. Making sure your electrolyte balance is optimal will help improve your performance.

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Kids with Asthma? Pets Might be the Answer

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By Karin Krisher

AsthmaBy now, you’ve probably heard the news: for children, living with a dog might help prevent future asthma. In fact, asthma and animals are so connected that we’re comfortable saying: here’s a great reason for your cat people to branch out and for your dog people to feel secure in their decision to house both canines and kids under the same roof.

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Confused by Cholesterol? We Don’t Blame You.

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By Karin Krisher

CholesterolCholesterol is confusing. One second, you want balance, the next, you want it to be low, and in the next, you’re just eating Cheerios and hoping for the best. That’s why we’ve decided to clarify. What is cholesterol? What does it do? And how do we balance it properly?

I aim to provide answers to those questions (and maybe more!), so your blood pressure goes down a bit and your heart beats easy, backed by the subtle tick of good information.

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To Exercise or not to Exercise? (Hint: That isn’t the Question.)

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By Karin Krisher

Good things come in small packages. Everything in moderation. Bigger isn’t always better. Less is more.

These phrases are familiar to all of us, but we rarely hear them uttered in reference to exercise moderation. With the recent presentation of a comprehensive study of health data at the American College of Sports Medicine in San Francisco, that may change. In fact, “everything in moderation” may become the new mantra for both hardcore exercisers and couch potatoes alike.

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A Burlington City Marathon Update!

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By Karin Krisher

Bill O’Connor, COO

Last week, we introduced you to both our individual marathon runners and the FoodScience Corporation relay team—Run DMG. On Sunday, they put some mileage on those shoes and gave it a good run at the Burlington City Marathon. Beginning at 8 a.m., our runners took off for the finish line with nothing to lose but everything to gain. So how’d they do?
In Emily Burnham’s second Burlington City Marathon bid, she clocked her best time by far, crossing the line in just 4 hours, 28 minutes and 16 seconds.

Bill O’ Connor was right behind her, taking his last steps at 4 hours and 47 minutes, and Bill Reilly soon after that,

International sales rep, Emily Burnham

clocking in at five hours on the nose.
Our relay team gave our individual marathoners a run for their money as the last member finished at 4 hours, 58 minutes and 36 seconds.

Congratulations to all of our runners. Competing in a marathon in any capacity is a huge accomplishment, and every one of you deserves a pat on the back—and maybe some water and DMG while we’re at it!