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(719) 698-0324

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2141 Academy Cir Ste 103, CS CO

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Mon-Fri: 8 AM-6 PM

What Foods Help With Altitude Sickness?

What Foods Help With Altitude Sickness?

Adult hiker eating soup, oatmeal, and bananas inside a mountain lodge while recovering from altitude sickness symptoms.

Foods rich in carbohydrates, fluids, electrolytes, and easy to digest nutrients may help reduce altitude sickness discomfort by supporting energy, hydration, and oxygen efficiency at high elevations. Many adults visiting or moving to Colorado Springs notice appetite changes, nausea, headaches, or fatigue after arriving at higher elevation. Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) often begin […]

How Do You Adjust to High Altitude in Colorado Springs?

A person checking their SpO2 levels on a smartwatch to monitor wellness during altitude adjustment.

Adjusting to high altitude in Colorado Springs requires time, hydration, and gradual adaptation as your body responds to lower oxygen levels. At elevations above 6,000 feet, the air contains less oxygen per breath, which affects breathing, energy, and sleep. These changes are normal but can feel uncomfortable at first. We help patients understand these changes […]