Summer has arrived and we all want to welcome the hot weather and make the most of it. We all miss the long days at the park, and sunsets at the beach but unfortunately not everything that comes with the sun and warmth is good.
When it's too hot for too long there are health risks involved like dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially among older people, young children and those who suffer from a health condition.
To make sure you enjoy the high temperatures without harming yourself, here are some tips you will want to read about:
1. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
Drink more water than usual, even if you don´t feel thirsty and don´t forget to take water with you if you´re travelling. Also, try to avoid alcoholic drinks as they can cause an increase in your fluids loss that can lead to dehydration.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing
Flowing garments allow air circulation and light-coloured fabrics reflect light and heat which will make you cooler. Also, using natural fibre fabrics, cotton, linen and silk are the best options to absorb sweat and for your skin to breathe.
Avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day
Schedule your workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler, you should try to keep out of the sun between 11 am to 3 pm.
4. Walk in the shade and use sunscreen
Always try to walk in the shade, and wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package. In case you have to go out in the heat, you should also wear a wide-brimmed hat to be even more protective.
5. Take cool showers or baths
Regular cool showers or baths can help bring down the body temperature and, besides this, you can apply cold, wet towels on your neck, wrist, groin and armpit to stem the effects of heat.
6. Pay attention to your diet
What you eat can affect the way your body responds to high temperatures. You should eat fruits and vegetables like strawberries and cucumber – which have high water content – instead of salty food as that makes you produce metabolic heat, causing your body to lose water.
7. Don’t use the stove or oven to cook
Using your stove or oven to cook on hot days will make you and your house even hotter. You should try other types of cooking and opt for salads and cold meals that will also help to keep you cool.
8. Stay cool indoors
You should go for indoor activities during the hottest hours of the day to avoid the excess direct sunlight exposure. But, another important thing is: you need to keep your house cool. Besides closing curtains on rooms facing the sun, during summer you need to ventilate your house to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.
To achieve this, nothing is better than a smart fan, that allows you to set up timers and schedules, choose the perfect airflow and speed as well as adjust its height and rotation. AirGo Smart Fan and AirLit are your best friends at this time of the year as they make your home the coolest and most comfortable place you can be. Besides being able to turn on your smart fans before you arrive home, you can control them through the GeoSmartPro app and the leading voice control devices Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Enjoy the summer and the hot day in the smartest way and have your home at the right temperature every time effortlessly.
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