7 Ways to Stay Cool as a Cucumber
Summer is almost everyone's favorite time of year,
but you still need to know how to beat the heat during the last dog days of August!
These 7 tips will help you to stay
cool, and alert you to the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be very dangerous.
1. Eat foods with a high water
content, like peaches, watermelon,
strawberries, cucumbers, lettuce and beets, and they, also contain healthy
nutrients.
2. Use fans. They’re a great way to cool off
when it’s brutally hot, and the various dollar stores have some really colorful fans
that make it fun. You can also buy a reasonably priced fan attachment for your
phone.
3. Stay hydrated and replace
your electrolytes
with a sports drink and lots of
water. Have at least 8 ounces of water before and after exerting yourself in
the summer months, and as much as 3 cups of water after a strenuous workout.
4. Wear a Hat and lightweight, natural
fabrics such as cotton
and linen. There are also fabrics made specifically to dry quickly when you
perspire.
6. Cold compresses. Put a couple of wet wash cloths into plastic bags to keep in the
refrigerator, and put one around your neck when you’re outdoors. And keep a wet
scarf there for your dog as well.
7. Workout in the pool, where you’ll stay cool. But
it’s still important not to overdo it, and to replace even waterproof sunscreen
often.
Yes, You Can Be TOO Hot!
If you develop any of the symptoms below, get out of the heat immediately, and if necessary, seek medical attention.
It’s normal to sweat to when it’s
hot, but if you get dehydrated, you actually stop sweating, and your
core temperature can rise to dangerous levels.
Use your common
sense! Go indoors, and take 15
to 30 minutes to cool down before you go out again.
• Confusion
• No longer
sweating
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Low blood
pressure
• Racing heart
• Cramps
• Dizziness
• Headache
If have the symptoms above and they
don’t get better within that time, you may need medical treatment for heat
exhaustion or even heatstroke. This can be dangerous – so err on the safe side
and seek help if you aren’t sure.
