05/31/2026
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Beyond the Water Bottle: Staying Safe in the Winnipeg Heat ☀️💧
Winnipeg, it is SCORCHING today! 🔥 With temperatures hitting record highs this May 29th, we’re all feeling the heat. While everyone knows they should drink water, did you know that during a heatwave, water is only half the story?
At Fair Havens Pharmacy, we want to make sure you’re staying «smart-hydrated.» Here is what you need to know:
🔋 Why Water Isn’t Enough:
When we sweat, we don’t just lose water; we lose essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium (electrolytes). If you drink massive amounts of plain water without replacing these, you can actually feel more tired, dizzy, or even get muscle cramps.
⚠️ Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion:
If you’ve been out in the sun at Assiniboine Park or working in your garden on Corydon, watch for:
• Extreme thirst or dry mouth
• Dizziness or «brain fog»
• Headaches
• Dark-colored urine
• Feeling unusually irritable or tired
🛡️ Your Heatwave Survival Kit:
1. Electrolytes: Consider adding an oral rehydration solution (like Hydralyte or BioSteel) to your water. It helps your body actually absorb the fluid rather than just flushing it out.
2. Cooling Meds: Be careful! Some medications (like those for blood pressure or allergies) can actually make you more prone to dehydration. Ask our pharmacist if yours are on the list.
3. The «Pee Test»: Your goal is pale yellow. If it’s dark, you’re already behind on your hydration!
How we can help:
Stop by Fair Havens Pharmacy to cool off and pick up professional-grade electrolyte replacements that are much more effective (and lower in sugar) than typical sports drinks.
Stay cool and stay safe, Winnipeg! 🍦🏙️
📍 Visit us: 894 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB
📞 Call us: (204) 477-5823