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Potassium levels , summer fun.  

bitchkitty2017 71F
2245 posts
7/24/2019 5:38 am
Potassium levels , summer fun.

Most everyone looks forward to the summer when we can finally take a breather from the cold long winter nights..Those have winter weather most times can relate to sedentary<b> lifestyles </font></b>, even those who have a variety of activities out in the cold and snowy environment..Why is it important to watch your potassium levels..Well if those levels go too low or too its also very hard on your system..Too low means tiredness, headaches, muscle cramps, nausea and a whole lot more...The more we drink to stay hydrated the more we urinate , the more we lose precious minerals .especially potassium
Hypokalemia : low potassium levels in the human body..if this happens alot of symptoms occur...Potassium is a mineral your body needs to work normally .It helps muscles to move , cells to get the nutrients they need, and nerves to send their signals. It especially important for the cells in the heart , and keep blood pressure stable.
How does the potassium levels get out of sync with your body? Too much leaving the digestive tract in a of ways..Sickness ,diarrhea, drinking alot and urinating without replenishing the mineral potassium strips the kidneys .Diuretic pills also is the culprit , if your doctor prescribes them .
Long and short of the matter is eating foods are rich in potassium such as :
Leafy greens..... spinach especially has adequate amounts
Tossing fresh or dried apricots into plain nonfat yogurt
bean soup
A small baked potato or sweet potato instead of bread
Do some online surfing and find out what foods are rich in potassium and maybe your summer fun wont be interrupted getting sick from an out of wack body...

bitchkitty2017 71F

7/24/2019 5:38 am

 Importance of normal potassium levels..


jamieluvstosuck 55M

7/24/2019 5:43 am

 Thanks for this information!


bitchkitty2017 71F

7/24/2019 6:13 am
    Quoting  :
well i try to meet the demands of a diet that helps me function but like alot of people its hard to make sure i get the minerals i need..Leg cramps are a bad way to wake up ..i get cramps in my one good leg and it leaves me for a loop..i dont get enough potassium and its a real chore to have to eat things i really dont like just to get what i need...lol


soakme123 46M

7/24/2019 7:05 am

 Thank you for the great information


bitchkitty2017 71F

7/24/2019 7:13 am

 you are very welcome be aware of the leg cramps usually the first sign of low potassium levels..thanks


bitchkitty2017 71F

7/24/2019 7:15 am
    Quoting soakme123:
    Thank you for the great information
you are more than welcome...i suffer from leg cramps usually the one first sign of out of wack or low potassium...thanks


looking4u69ca 63M  
4322 posts
7/24/2019 9:02 am

 I agree with Msmealsonheels. Have your banana. Thanks for the potassium tips.


bitchkitty2017 71F

7/24/2019 9:27 am
    Quoting looking4u69ca:
    I agree with Msmealsonheels. Have your banana. Thanks for the potassium tips.
even though i do have a sense of humor i am not laughing at something thats as serious as this..wake up not being able to move then see how funny you are in my position ..not fun or funny..i will laugh at things that are funny but not those comments ...


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