Hyperglycemic Emergencies Oct 5, 2008
Liters of intravenous (IV) fluids, either isotonic saline or lactated Ringer solution, are given over several hours. For hyperglycemia, a continuous insulin drip is administered and slowed as the glucose level approaches normal. (Suite101.com)
Baby teeth saved for later stem cell use Aug 7, 2008
She extracts the teeth, and then drops them into an isotonic fluid that preserves them. After some paperwork, she sends the teeth to the lab. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
The perfect place for Pilates Jul 8, 2008
Pilates, the form that Korock teaches, involves isotonic training, which uses the body's own internal resistance in order to tone and build muscle. Isotonic training strengthens the body as much as possible without hurting it, according to Korock. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Coke back on track, soon-to-be CEO says Feb 23, 2008
In Australia, it is extending the Powerade line with Powerade Energy Edge, Powerade Isotonic and Powerade Recovery, designed for different stages of athletic activity. "We believe this is an exciting proposition and we believe this is a proposition that will have legs," Kent said about the new Powerade beverages. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
You booze, you lose Dec 11, 2007
As Mace says, "the day after the night before, it's likely that you will be dehydrated - and exercise will make this worse. You will probably have lowish blood sugar levels, which means that your exercise capacity will be less. You will not sweat out much alcohol, if any. Gentle exercise might help, but I would suggest that it's important to rehydrate first." It takes a lot of water a long time to rehydrate a post-booze body, but, says Mace: "Isotonic drinks with higher glucose levels help... (Guardian Unlimited)
Rest For The Racehorse After Exercise Nov 10, 2007
Providing horses with an isotonic glucose-electrolyte rehydration solution soon after exercise helps to overcome dehydration significantly better than providing them with plain water. Positive anabolic hormonal balance within the body aids the repletion of muscle glycogen stores; the trainer therefore needs to ensure exercise is suitable for the horse, with sufficient recovery time between intense training periods. (Science Daily)
The Heat is On; Information About Hot Weather Jun 10, 2007
"The Heat index (HI) is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine an apparent temperature - how hot it actually feels. The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, or sweating, in which the water in the sweat evaporates and carries heat away from the body. However, when the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate of water is reduced. This means heat is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing it to retain more heat than it would in dry air.... (WTVR.com, VA)
What is Osmosis? May 9, 2007
In a situation where both the solution and the medium are equally saturated, the medium is considered isotonic. Isotonic means that there is an equilibrium between the inside and the outside of a system ... The third little cranberry, Isotonic, was smart. (Suite101.com)
1) Cricket World Cup: England v Bangladesh Apr 12, 2007
Or is it all nutrition bars and isotonic drinks. " Red Bull, just Red Bull. Maybe some twinkies and a meat pie for Fred. For OBO writers, dinner is shepards pie. With corn and a couple of gallons of some inferior Red Bull knock-off that very few of you will ever have heard of... A satisfying little addition from Niall Mullen: "Unless Big Paper's tentacles have ensnared Ian Hislop," deeplu unlikely I feel, Niall "the India-Pakistan confusion of the distinguished correspondent is still alive and... (Guardian Unlimited)
Top 6 fitness mistakes| Feb 18, 2007
But given that many of us take up exercise to shed excess fat and dont work out daily, there isnt a pressing need to scoff down two energy bars and a gallon of an isotonic sports drink after your gym session. In fact, many people consume more calories in the half hour following their workout than they burned during it and then they go home and have dinner, too. (iAfrica.com)
'Control weight' has double meaning Feb 17, 2007
As you weight training, you are performing isotonic (don t stay up late trying to remember that) contractions which involves two phases (two separate contractions). One of the contractions is known as the positive (concentric) contraction and the other is known as the negative (eccentric) contraction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Coca Cola Amatil earnings drop Feb 15, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. February 15, 2007 - 10:49AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Fantastic organ'Dr Alice Roberts examines the key role of our kidneys Jan 17, 2007
Armed with weighing scales, glass jugs, some bottles of water and a little salt, I set off to Bath Rugby Club to explore the theory behind isotonic drinks. This theory suggests that drinking water with just a pinch of salt in it can help athletes rehydrate quicker than just drinking pure water - by getting the kidneys to hold on to more fluid. (BBC News -- Science)
Why is too much water dangerous? Jan 16, 2007
So sports drinks that advertise themselves as being isotonic are not just gimmicky but serve a very real purpose. David Harrison, Clitheroe, Lancashire. (BBC News -- UK)
