Re: [at-l] Paul Harvey's AT advice

[kahley7 <kahley7@ptd.net>]

W F Thorneloe, MD wrote:

> The usual causes of muscle cramps on hikes are due to dehydration or heat
> exhaustion. While Citri-Cal may be an excellent product, I recommend frequent
> and copious quantities of DiHydrogenOxide (TM).

Darn!!!   And I thought banana chips were the best treatement.  Now have to
save up for DiHydrogenOxide.  It even sounds heavy...maybe about
a pound a pint???

> I sell it in the handy liter
> bottles, but you might scrounge some up naturally. The only issue is whether
> you Iodinate, filtrate, chlorinate, or defecate.
>
> Replacing electrolytes may also be a good idea. If you are really keen on
> dietary supplements, try the Gator-Ade powder on your hike.
>
> Paul Harvey's market is those folks who get leg cramping at night, following a
> long hike between barcalounger and bed.
>
> OrangeBug
> Atlanta, GA
>
> At 11:23 AM 2/8/1999 -0800, lisa mcgraw wrote:
> >
> >Listening to Paul Harvey  endorse
> >the Citri-Cal  tablets, I thought maybe
> >these were a good thing to bring on a hike.
> >For those that don't know, Citri-Cal
> >supposedly prevents leg cramps. As we
> >all know, leg cramps are a real possibility
> >after hiking a long day on the AT. Active
> >ingredient is calcium. Thus, taking calcium
> >supplements may reduce cramps? Any doctors
> >out there?
>
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