27/07/2024
10 Cool Tips for Summer Heat
1. Wear natural fabrics, such as a loose-fitting, white cotton or linen shirt. Dark fabrics absorb light more than lighter ones.
2. Replace the salt lost from excessive sweating with lemon water. One squeezed lemon provides 21% of a person's daily required dose of vitamin C. The acid in lemons can damage your teeth so don't forget to use a straw.
3. Remember that foods rich in fat and protein take longer for your body to digest and therefore require additional metabolic heat. Go for salads to help you feel light and hydrated.
4. Use frozen water bottles or towel soaked in cold water to cool down your pulse points including behind your ear, at the bottom of your throat, on your wrist, inside your elbow and behind your knee.
5. Apply a moisturizer that contains aloe vera on sunburned skin. Sunburns slow the skin's ability to cool itself off.
6. Invest in room-darkening curtains to help keep the light and heat out more efficiently. Try to stay indoor whenever possible.
7. Avoid heat-producing appliances, such as the dryer. Air-dry your clothes instead.
8. Avoid using the oven, try outdoor grilling or use a slow cooker to help keep the heat out.
9. Ditch your incandescent lights and make the switch to LED bulbs. LEDs give off cooler lighting.
10. With temperatures sky-high this summer, staying hydrated is important whether you're just sitting in the sun, exercising for recreation or playing sports. If dehydration sets in, you may start to feel tired and dizzy, have muscle cramps or lose consciousness, entirely. Here are some tips to stay ahead of your hydration needs, especially for those who have an active lifestyle:
Before exercise: Drink 17 to 20 ounces of water within 2 to 3 hours
During warm-up: Drink 8 ounces of water within 20 to 30 minutes
During exercise: Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes
After exercise: Drink 8 ounces of water within 30 minutes
Staying cool as a cucumber this summer can be easier than it seems. But if you or someone you know is suffering from heat stroke or dehydration, go to the nearest hospital