27/04/2016
Hyderabad is sizzling at 45 degrees!!!!
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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. In fact, many people have been known to die of heat waves. So how does one protect oneself in this heat?
Here are few tips to keep cool this summer:
10- Don’t wear black
It is basic science that darker colours absorb more heat, something that all of us learnt back in 9th grade. However, most of us fail to apply this practically in real life.
9- Wear summer friendly fabrics
It is the thumb rule to surviving summers- wear light and breathable fabrics. These include cotton and linen clothes over synthetic fabrics. In order to feel cooler during summers, wear cotton clothes that absorb sweat and do not stick to your body.
8- Stay in, stay cool
Do all your meetings before 12 noon and post 4 PM. The loo and the sunlight will be a killer combination to reckon with, so do not step out of office between 1 and 4 PM.
7- Scarves and hats
If you are moving out during the afternoon, wrap a scarf or a stole around your head. Make sure that the scarf is of a light material like cotton. Guys could wear hats which serve the same purpose and shade your face from the sun.
6- Exercise in moderation
While taking care of your health is important, exercising too much in this weather will most probably only affect your health adversely. If you have to walk, do so in the early morning before the sun comes out- which happens as early as 7 sometimes and starts heating everything up. Or do it at night or late evening.
5- Take a cool shower
A good shower can be very refreshing after a hot day as it helps bring down the body temperature.
4- Proper Diet
Eat a healthy and light diet full of fruits and fresh vegetables.
3- Wear sunscreen
This is very important while going out in the sun. Always wear a sunscreen as it helps protect against the harmful UV rays of the sun. Applicable to Girls and Guys.
2- Drink plenty of fluids
Remaining hydrated is very, very important during summers. Always carry a water bottle if you are going out. Getting dehydrated is a real risk. Drink light drinks like lemonade or fresh fruit juices to cut the heat and replace the water lost through sweat. Mixing glucose in water is also a good idea after coming in from the heat.
1- Use your common sense
Finally, use your common sense in protecting yourself from the sun. Always wear sunglasses and scarves and a good sunscreen before going out and cover your body in light fabrics like cotton and linen instead of denim jeans and full sleeved satin shirts.
Have a happy, light lunch with lots of fruits and a tall glass of lemonade.
