Cool yourself the easy way

A little bit of common sense can go a long way in keeping your body cool this summer

A little bit of common sense can go a long way in keeping your body cool this summer

Avoid direct sunlight
Direct exposure to sunlight raises the body temperature even higher than the air temperature. This can lead to severe dehydration. If you must go outdoors,go in the morning or evening. Always wear a wide-brimmed hat with loose-fitting cotton clothing.

Turn off electrical heat sources
Make sure you keep the lights in a room switched off. Incandescent light bulbs also create heat. Also keep your computer switched off when not in use.

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Maintain your body temperature
Dr. A K Bali,consultant,internal medicine,Moolchand Medcity,Delhi,says,Moving from a hot environment to a cool room doesnt have any effect on a healthy individual. But if someone suffers from an allergy it can affect them. To keep yourself and the surroundings cool,make sure you keep the air flowing around you.To bring down your body temperature,especially when one has gone through a sun stroke,an ice bath is advisable, he says .

Drink up
Make sure you are armed with enough liquids to fight dehydration. Water or lime water is an excellent coolant. Bali says,One should avoid alcoholic or aerated drinks during summer.