On the other hand, there are people who can live well in the same environment. Where does this difference come from?
The keyword is "heat acclimatization".
This time, we will talk about the mechanism by which the body gets used to heat, the relationship with the endocannabinoid system (ECS),
And we will explain how to use CBD to support you.
1. What is heat acclimatization?
Heat acclimatization is an adaptive response in which the human body changes to cope with rising temperatures.
Specifically, the following changes occur:
1.Increased sweating and easier to regulate body temperature
2.Reduced salt content in sweat and reduced mineral loss
3.Reduces the increase in heart rate and body temperature
4.Reduces the risk of heat stroke
This acclimatization occurs gradually over a few days ~ 2 weeks, and is triggered by moderately sweaty activities during the day. On the other hand, if you are only in air-conditioned rooms, heat acclimatization is less likely to occur.
2.Relationship between ECS and heat tolerance
The ECS (endogenous cannabinoid system) is a regulatory mechanism that maintains homeostasis in body temperature, stress, immunity, energy metabolism, etc.
If this ECS is working well, the following adjustments will go smoothly:
1.initiation and suppression of sweating
2.Balance adjustment of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves)
3.Suppression of inflammatory response
4.Improve the quality of sleep and recovery
In a hot environment, the body is more susceptible to stress, but if the ECS is working well, it may be able to suppress overreactions and acclimatize smoothly.
3.The importance of diet, hydration, and exercise
#食事
1. In summer, the stomach tends to weaken. Choose not only cold foods, but warm and easy to digest.
2. Minerals such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc are easily lost with sweat, and miso soup, natto, vegetables, seaweed, and pickled plums are useful.
#moisture
1.Frequent replenishment before feeling thirsty is the iron rule. Mineral water, reduced water, barley tea, etc. are recommended.
2.Sweet soft drinks are counterproductive. It can cause blood sugar spikes, dehydration, and sluggishness.
#exercise
1.Walking and light muscle training to encourage light sweating during the day is a shortcut to heat acclimatization.
2.If you get too used to the air conditioning environment, your sweating function will decline. Be conscious of exercising during the cool hours of the morning and evening.
4.How can CBD be used?
CBD is very effective against insomnia, stress, and autonomic nervous system disturbances associated with heat.
Utilization points
1.Take before sleep at night: Reduces sympathetic overactivity and supports deep sleep
2.Used when you feel excessive tension or irritability during the day
3.Helps recover from fatigue after exercise: CBD can also help restore muscles and reduce inflammation
In particular, water-soluble CBD is absorbed quickly and has good absorption efficiency when sweating and circulation are increased. In summer, water metabolism in the body is also intense, so water-soluble types are suitable.
Summary: How to build a body that can withstand summer
1.Heat acclimatization is the same as training. Resistance becomes more resistant by getting used to it little by little
2.If the ECS is functioning properly, it will be easier to acclimatize and the body will be less likely to get tired.
3.Balance of diet, water, and exercise is the basic
4.CBD is also an effective support for preventing summer fatigue as a regulator of the ECS