Maca has been used for thousands of years by the peoples of Peru, and they eat it daily; even during pregnancy. Acute toxicity and cytotoxicity studies have shown no potential toxicity for Maca. Hundreds of thousands of people have used maca with no reported side effects.
If your child has symptoms of heatstroke, seek emergency medical care immediately. In cases of heat exhaustion or while awaiting help for a child with possible heatstroke: 1  Bring the child indoors or into the shade immediately. 2  Undress the child.  Have the child lie down; elevate feet slightly.
Heat stroke is a serious and life threatening condition. 1  Call 000 and ask for an Ambulance. 2  Follow DRSABCD. 3  Place the casualty in a cool environment.  Moisten the skin with a moist cloth/washer and fan 1  repeatedly. Apply wrapped ice packs to neck, groin and armpits.