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Home » 15 Ways to Keep Cool When It’s Hot

15 Ways to Keep Cool When It’s Hot

February 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat- related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool.

• Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of cooler times (early morning or late evening), or scale down by walking instead or running.

  • Wear loose-fitting clothing of a light colour.
  • Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than synthetics.
  • Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray.
  • Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an air-conditioned house.
  • Store lotions in the refrigerator to use on hot, overtired feet.
  • Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you’re ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you’ll have a supply of cold water with you.
  • Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water.
  • Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes.
  • Some people swear by small, portable, battery-powered fans.
  • If you’re wearing a cap or hat, remove it and pour a bit of ice cold water into the hat, then quickly invert it and place on your

    head.

  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration.
  • Avoid hot foods and try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. You won’t have to cook next to a hot stove.
  • If you don’t have air-conditioning, plan to spend parts of the day in a shopping mall, public library, movie theater, or other public space that is cool.
  • Finally, use common sense. If the heat is intolerable, stay indoors and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, and any- one with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Don’t forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

    (MedicineNet.com)

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