This is the fourth day in a row of 90 degree plus heat where I live. And quite frankly, I’m tired of heat/humidity. I don’t like humidity – it makes it hard for me to breathe. So I’m sticking to AC spaces and limiting my time outside. But I’m lucky – I don’t have to be outside. What if you do?
Here’s some tips for keeping cool:
- Wear loose, light colored clothing. Cotton is good and so are clothes made out of Dry-Fit cloth – they wick the sweat away from you.
- Try to stay out of the sun if you can. Create shade using an umbrella or canopy if you can. And don’t forget the sunscreen! A sunburn will only dehydrate you more and make you feel hotter.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Water is best but sports drinks are good too. Just avoid sugary, caffeinated drinks if you can. That goes for alcoholic beverages too.
- Use a spray bottle with water to cool your skin. I heard yesterday adding a couple drops of peppermint oil to the water in a spray bottle will enhance the cooling effect as well. Take a cool shower. Or hit the pool!
- Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Here’s a handy link for that: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.html
Or just stay in the AC if you can! Hope this heat wave breaks soon!
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