Beat the Heat in Summer
Scorching heat, hot wind and High temperature are here indicating the onset of summer.
High temperatures often lead to dehydration and fatigue. Here are a few tips to help you beat the summer heat.
Remain indoors: If the temperature outside crosses the 38 centigrade mark, remain indoors. Reschedule all your activities to early morning or evening when the temperatures are relatively cooler, also avoid travelling in the afternoon as the temperature and humidity is at its peak.
Cool it down: Bring out the child in you, cool down that scorching heat with smoothies, butter milk and other cool beverages. One must strictly avoid spicy and heavy food during summer
‘CAP’ture the heat: Heat strokes are witnessed usually when there is prolonged exposure to heat and the best way to prevent this wear hats, caps or just simply the umbrella, keep these accessories handy, especially when you are travelling during day time.
Rehydrate: Replenish your thirst regularly either with water, fresh fruit juice, vegetable juice and buttermilk. Consumption of at least 8 glasses of water is recommended during summer. Do not consume alcohol or caffeinated drinks as it can alter body’s temperature control mechanism. .
Consume fresh fruits: Consume fruits like Water Melon, Orange, Papaya, Guava, Pineapple, Grapes, Musk Melon, Mango, Pears, Apple, Fig and Cucumber. These fruits contain high water content and helps replenish the loss of fluids and reduces the heat
Wear light: Wear light, short, loose fitted attire like cotton shirts, pants, trousers and dresses during summer season. Avoid wearing tight fitted attire as it can make you feel stuffy, irritated and sweaty.
Shower twice to thrice a day: Taking a shower twice or thrice a day will not only prevent infection due to excess sweat but it will also keep the body and mind fresh. Prevent hot water baths during summer; instead keep cool by taking cold water showers.
Block that sun: High temperature and heat can darken your skin tone and lead to tanning or sun burns. Apply lotions that have SPF formula that is the Sun Protection Factor. These lotions are easily available at the nearest retail store/chemist. Lotions with SPF 30 or higher are usually advised to beat the tan.
Slow down the exercising: During summer, the body is already profusely sweating due to high temperatures therefore either reduce the duration or the intensity of your exercising during summer, also replenish yourself with 250 ml of water for every twenty minutes of exercising.
You can also switch to alternatives like Yoga, swimming and long walks at dawn and sunset
Take a hike: When the temperature gets too unbearable visit a hill station or cooler areas for a few days with family and friends.
Eat healthy, exercise and sleep well! The holy trinity of good health and glowing skin holds true for the whole year. So along with all the tips above, don’t forget to eat a balanced diet, work out for at least 45 minutes every day and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
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This blog is only educational in nature.
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CA Alpesh Tated.
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