Healthy Summer Tips
The Stifling Heat
In summer, temperatures can affect the system of regulating our body temperature, with various consequences. On the one hand, can cause heat exhaustion, with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, cramps and weakness.
On the other hand, can cause sunburn, which can be very serious and requires medical attention. Its symptoms are sudden rise in body temperature, red skin, and severe headache which can lead to unconsciousness.
Solution: To prevent high temperatures affect us need to take some precautions:
* Drink plenty of fluids, even if you’re thirsty. Prioritize water consumption and avoid high-sugar soft drinks, and drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
* Take a shower twice a day and moisturize the skin with wet towels if you notice that you have a lot of heat.
* Avoid very heavy meals. Take fresh dishes such as salads, and eat lots of fruit.
* Reduce your physical activity and remains in the shade.
* At home, keep the shades down and stay in the room cooler. If you live in are often very high temperatures, you should consider the option of putting air conditioning, or alternatively, a fan.
* Use light-colored clothing, light and spacious.
What if it still presents the sunshine?
If you’re the one who begins to find bad about the heat, immediately asked for help from a relative or neighbor. Do not underestimate the severity of heat stroke.
If another person suffering heat stroke, you can:
* Remove the patient from heat and tomb
* Elevate your feet
* Use a fan to reduce heat
* Apply cold compresses neck and forehead
* Give fluids
* Although it seems minor heat stroke should call a doctor to assess the severity and report on actions to take. If the patient shows signs of shock, convulsions, fever over 38 degrees or loss of consciousness, you must call an emergency number.