In addition to the usual advice to eat fruit and vegetables in abundance, do not go out in the hottest hours of the day (if possible), cover a hair and always keep the water at hand, What can we really do to face the great heat? Here are some things you haven’t thought about …
Drink hot water
Drink water, of course! But you know that It would be better to drink hot water or lukewarm to quench their thirst before? It is no coincidence that in the countries where it is hottest, people drink mainly water and other drinks (for example tea) hot to encourage the right hydration and not be thirsty. But the advantages of drinking hot water are many others, you can discover them all here.
Footage
Especially after a heavy day where maybe you were very standing and you had to face the great heat, a foot bath can be decisive. It serves not only to refresh but also to deflate the ankles improving circulation. To the warm water you can add salt, baking soda and essential oils to make the experience even more relaxing. Find here Our tips for a perfect foot bath.
Nebulize rose water
To refresh yourself quickly you can always keep on the bag or on the desk while working (thus avoiding turning on the air conditioning) A sprayer to spray The water or better still the water of roses, fragrant and refreshing. If you want to use it for this purpose you can prepare it at home and then keep it in the refrigerator to increase its freshness. Follow the Rose water recipe that we offer here.
Hot water bag filled with ice
Another idea is that of refresh the wrists, the neck or other areas of the body Using the traditional hot water bag but in this case filled with ice (chopped or chopped if the opening does not allow you to insert cubes). If you do not have a hot water bag you can use the same system by using a shopping envelope.
Ice in front of the fan
If you have fans at home you can use a simple trick to put it In front of a container with water and ice cubes so that the air moved in freshness. But avoid doing it at night while sleeping.
Refreshing drinks
In addition to hot water we can help the hydration of the body by choosing Some drinks capable of fighting thirst, heat and dehydration. These are in particular water and mint (homemade not as a ready -to -sugar syrup!), Mint herbal tea, karkadè, coconut water, tamarind juice. You can find other refreshing drinks here. Bring them with you even away from home inside a Thermos.
Aloe gel
Rather than the usual particularly annoying moisturizing cream when it is very hot you can prefer the use of Aloe gel, decidedly more refreshing. This gel has moisturizing but also soothing power, it is perfect therefore to be spread on the skin red by the sun or irritated but also on the insect bites.
Dress with light colors
Especially if you are away from home, avoid dark clothes that “attract” the sun. Better Choose clear, fresh, light and not adherent clothes. A particularly recommended material is cotton but also hemp or linen that allow the skin to breathe thus maintaining body temperature in the right levels. Out of the house wear hat and sunglasses.
Iclets
A good sense of refreshment also offer it glaciers, especially to the taste of mint, lemon or green tea. You can prepare them at home without added sugar following our recipes.
Refresh the bed before sleeping
Put the sheet or pillow in the fridge or freezer (better inside a plastic bag to avoid humidity) a few minutes before going to bed. It does not solve the heat, but makes the falling asleep less infernal.
Rugs and light curtains
Remove heavy rugs and curtains: they retain heat, and use clear and light curtains, perhaps reflective or thermal, to reduce heat entry.
Plants at home (yes, but well chosen)
Some plants help to maintain humidity and filter the hot air: Aloe Vera, Sansevieria, Felci, Pothos. Place them near windows or heat sources.
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