Adam’s Journal I should open by stating that I have no plans to climb Mount Everest, nor any similar peak. But I have always been intrigued by high-altitude mountaineering, and my interest was piqued when I read about a British expedition this year that summited the world’s tallest mountain not long after inhaling xenon gas. […]
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Bodywork: Do antacids prevent altitude sickness?
Adam’s Journal During a hiking trip, a friend relayed a piece of advice she’d received: To prevent altitude sickness, take an antacid. Now, when she and her husband head to the mountains, they chew on Tums. Is there any merit to this approach? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Hmm. This was a new one for me. But […]
