Heatwave: The ever-increasing heat has made life difficult for people. Due to increasing temperature day by day, the condition of the people has become miserable. Along with this, due to strong sunlight and heat, people are also becoming victims of many problems. In such a situation, people must take special care of themselves in this season. Especially when you come home from the sun outside, you can keep yourself healthy in this season by taking care of some things.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a heatwave alert in many parts of the country amidst the ever-increasing mercury. But due to work, people often have to step out in the sun and heat. So, we spoke to Dr. Rajiv Gupta, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi, to know some tips to cool yourself down after returning home during the heatwave.
How to cool down the body in summer?
Stay hydrated
To protect yourself from heat stroke in summer, you must keep your body hydrated. For this, drink a sufficient amount of water throughout the day. Also, you can keep yourself hydrated with the help of mango panna, sattu, buttermilk, etc. Apart from this, take special care that do not drink cold or chilled water immediately after coming from the sun.
Take a shower
In summer, the problem of sweating often persists due to sunlight. In such a situation, the risk of germs, etc. also remains due to sweating. In such a situation, it would be better to take a shower to get relief from the heat and sweat. With its help, you will not only be able to keep yourself cool, but you will also get rid of germs. But keep in mind that you should not bathe immediately after coming from the sun.
Use a fan or air conditioner
You can use a fan or air conditioner to cool yourself down after coming back home from the sun. By using this, you will not only get relief from the heat but also the coolness will remain in your body.
Wear light clothes
If you want to maintain the coolness of the body in summer, then try to wear clothes made of cotton, etc. Also, keep in mind that loose-fitting clothes of light colors will also be good for you in this season.
Rest and avoid heavy activity
When you return home from outside in summer, you often feel tired. In such a situation, try to avoid doing any kind of heavy activity after coming home and rest as much as possible.
Keep these things in mind
If you are facing any kind of problem in summer, avoid treating it at home. Doing so can be harmful to the victim. Also, this can make the situation worse. Excessive exhaustion in summer can cause problems like fever, diarrhea, fatigue, indigestion, and jaundice. Apart from this, eating stale food in this season can also cause problems like food poisoning and diarrhea.
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