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Letter Re: Packing The Vehicle G.O.O.D. Bag
Mr. Rawles
I'd just like to present an alternate thought to one of the statements made
in the most recent piece written about G.O.O.D. bags: "Try to avoid foods
that are high
in sodium. You will have to drink more water." Salt is not the enemy! Especially
in hot climates. If you are traveling on foot you will be depleting a lot
of your body's salt. Low sodium levels in the body can, in a surprisingly
short
time, lead to muscle cramps at the least and seizures and death in the more
severe losses. Salt also provides an osmotic gradient that can be instrumental
in keeping
water in the body.
You previously posted a very good electrolyte replacement formula
[in SurvivalBlog] which [includes salt and that] would be a very good item
to keep in your G.O.O.D. bag. Also include a balanced B vitamin complex will
help with the energy
producing
functions
in
the
body. Although
I prefer a well balanced vitamin/mineral such as Theragram M or Centrum.
Regards, - D.D.S. (R.Ph.)
