It’s that time of the year again – the time when we sweat through all our pores and wait desperately for rains to arrive. The summertime in India can be brutal even for the most experienced of us. Besides making us feel tired and zapped, it can even be downright harmful by increasing the risk of heatstroke. So how does one protect oneself in this heat?
Here are some tips for protecting yourself from the extreme summer heat.
1. Wear light, loose-fitting clothes made of cotton or say linen, so that your sweat can evaporate.
2. Do not exercise vigorously during the hottest times of the day. Instead, run, jog, or exercise in the cooler part of the day. If the outside temperature is too high with unbearable humid, you should consider doing an abbreviated exercise routine.
3. Don’t forget to put on a wide-brimmed hat with vents for protection from the sun.
4. Drink lots of liquids to replace the fluids you lose from sweating. Do not wait until you feel like you need a drink. Thirst is not a reliable sign that your body needs fluids. When you exercise, you should take small sips of liquid rather than large drinks. Water is the best drink to replace lost fluids. Water with salt added can be used if you sweat a lot.
5. If you feel very hot, try to cool off. Open a window, use a fan, or turn on an air conditioner.
6. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or beverages with caffeine because they speed up fluid loss.
7. Do not bundle a baby in blankets or heavy clothing. Infants don’t tolerate heat well because their sweat glands are not well developed. Do not stay in or leave anyone in closed, parked cars during hot weather, especially children or pets.
Really we cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we must take precautions to protect ourselves when each arrives. Stay safe this summer.
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