The great outdoors can easily become the deadly outdoors in Arizona. While some parts of the state do remain cooler, many areas are hot, hot, hot. An ongoing joke is that folks use oven mitts to open car doors in parts of Arizona, and that… read more
Leg cramps are a serious hazard for swimmers and are often blamed on simple overexertion. While basically true, this answer is so simple as to be misleading, and it is better to look at cramps as having three separate causes. read more
As the number one complaint of athletes world-wide, cramps have been a subject of interest to the sports-medicine community for some time. With cramps, the best treatment is prevention. Though we still don't fully understand the physiology… read more
Leg cramps often strike when you least expect them and at the worse times, for instance in the middle of a race. There are methods of prevention, but if you still get leg cramps, there are ways to cure them. read more
Cramps, or side stitches, can ruin a run. They most often strike those new to running and can make a new runner want to quit altogether. But they can be overcome both before and during exercise. read more
Foot cramps can disrupt motivation and halt runs prematurely. Painful spasms occur when foot muscles make spontaneous contractions. Because the muscles lack adequate amounts of oxygen, it is difficult for them to loosen and stay relaxed. P… read more
Every runner has experienced it---the crampy pain or "side stitch" that grabs you in the gut, puts you off your stride, and can even cause you to cut your run short. It's got a fancy name, ETAP or exercise-related transient abdominal pain,… read more
A long day of running, walking or hiking can lead to painful leg cramps. Involuntary contractions of your leg muscles can leave you feeling temporarily debilitated. Get rid of a leg cramp by sitting down and massaging and stretching your le… read more
Foot cramps are an uncomfortable contraction of the muscles in the foot. Often catching an individual off guard, foot cramps can be very painful. Foot cramps may result from a range of causes including dehydration, stress, potassium deficie… read more
Giardiasis, or giardia, is caused by the presence of a parasite in the intestines, usually a result of poor sanitation or treatment of drinking water. It can also cause travelers diarrhea and is passed through feces. It can take several day… read more
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