7 Ways to Stay Cool as a Cucumber for the Rest of the Summer

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.