It's a rare individual that needs to increase his sodium intake -- after all, most Americans consume way more than the 1,500- to 2,300-milligram maximum a day. However, certain people -- such as athletes who sweat a lot -- might experience a condition known as hyponatremia, or low levels of sodium in the blood.
Skiing has a history of almost five millennia. Although modern skiing has evolved from beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been practiced as early as 600 BC in what is now China. The word ski is one of a handful of words Norway has exported to the international community.
Also called downhill skiing, alpine skiing typically takes place on a piste at a ski resort. It is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot.Because it is difficult to walk in alpine equipment, ski lifts including chairlifts bring skiers up the slope.lso called downhill skiing, alpine skiing typically takes place on a piste at a ski resort. It is characterized by fixed-heel bindings that attach at both the toe and the heel of the skier's boot.