With the country going through a massive energy crisis (in name of load shedding) and with the unstoppable scorching sun, you generally see people angry and irritated at each other. This is because none of us is keeping a cool head in this hot summer. From moms shouting at children to fuming fathers driving on roads, from heated instructors at college to unwilling shopkeepers, each of us has failed to keep cool and positive this summer.
As you read this article, you will find few ways that will help you beat the summer heat and stay pleasant and cool despite the unbearable circumstances.
- Try to drink plenty of water. Keep a bottle of water with you whenever you go out of house. Do not wait until you feel thirsty. It is highly recommended to drink water at room temperature. I know we all want to get hold of the cold water bottle from the fridge before someone else drinks it. Actually, when you drink fluids on ice, the shock of cold only reduces the internal temperature of your stomach. This in turn harms your digestion system. Make an effort and stick to room-temperature fluids. Prefer Water-filled fruits and vegetables in your diet because they add to your hydration level. Lemonade is a very cooling drink in the summer heat. Avoid extra-sugary soft drinks. The sugar and caffeine will just make you thirstier and fill you with empty calories.
- It is highly recommended to get up early in summers and take a midday rest when it is the hottest part of the day. Avoid overheating. For people who do not have any other choice than staying outdoors must dress in light, loose, cotton clothing and wear protective hats that will keep the sun out of their eyes and give them a cool shade. You can also carry a hand fan, and use an umbrella to avoid exposure to sun.
- During the hot summer days, choose activities that do not overheat your body. The best option is swimming or working out in air-conditioned gyms or practicing yoga. Plan your physical activities for cooler times.
- You can lower the body temperature with cool baths or showers. Cool your rooms and offices with fans and air conditions. The Window fans work most effectively when they blow air outside. This is when you place your fan on the sunny side of the room and let it expel the hot air while pulling cool air from open windows on the shady side. Remember to keep shades or curtains pulled on the sunny side of the house. Put off all unnecessary lights in the room. A dark room is a cool room.
- Prefer quick fixing meals. Stick to vegetables and water filled fruits. Eating light, nutritious and non-fatty meals will make you less sleepy and more active during the heated days.
- When you work outside, do take periodic breaks and rest in a cool area.
- Remember never to leave children inside a car even with windows open.
- Prefer shopping in air-conditioned malls. The best option to stay cool is to fly off to a cooler climate region. No harm in chasing winter across the globe if you can afford that is!
Wherever you go, in a bus, on functions, in shops, you find people discussing the extent of heat. Remember stop complaining it is too hot. The more you repeat this, the worse it will get for you. Before you know, summer heat will go away and rains will shower, soaking people and plants together and enlightening moods all around you.
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