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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. Read the rest of this entry »