07/15/2025
There is a heat advisory issued for tomorrow at noon and lasting slightly more than 24 hours.
Heat affects our bodies and our brains. But there are steps we can all take to get through these scorching days safely.
Here are some things to consider:
**Stay hydrated, or as my kids like to say- “Hydrate or die-drate’.
Eat your water.
You read that right. We all know to drink water, but that's not the only way to stay hydrated. You can get your daily fill from certain foods too.
Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, oranges and grapes, or vegetables like cucumber and celery are not only juicy but also contain vitamins to keep you healthy.
For dessert, choose a popsicle.
Also, spicy foods can also be good for keeping you cool by making you sweat.
**Wearing loose-fitting clothes that let air circulate is the best way to dress for a heat wave, per a study of Bedouin tribes that thrived in the Arabian desert.
**Try to sleep well. Night is usually the time when our bodies cool off. Heat waves can sneak up on people in the middle of the night.
Try freezing your sheets and pillows and taking a cold shower before bed.
And avoid late-night snacks, which warm your body up.
If it's too hot to sleep comfortably, considering going to a cooling shelter or staying with friends who have access to air conditioning.
The heat can affect our mental health. Studies show that super hot weather can warp our minds, making us more irritable, angry and stressed.
Try to stay cool mentally, give yourself a mental break if you feel yourself getting flustered.
With the extreme heat coming try to exercise patience with the people in your life as we navigate the heat.
Please stay cool and hydrated in the coming heat.
