Summer is focused a high temperature of heat in our country. In particular give utmost care to the elders
and children in your home as these people are at a higher risk of suffering
from such heat related health problems. Do not neglect to follow these simple
safety measures to protect you from the severe summer for enjoying a cool
summer.
The first thing to keep in mind is to increase the intake of
water from the beginning of summer so as to keep the body hydrated as much as
possible.
Also increase the intake of fresh juices particularly lime
juice which not only keeps the body hydrated but also helps in boosting the
energy levels in the body.
Keep consuming cool items like buttermilk, flavored milk,
lassi, watermelon, lime juice, china grass, coconut water, musk melon, cucumber
and the like which help in keeping the body hydrated and cool as well.
When you go out in the sun always keep yourself protected
from directly getting exposed to the sun by either wearing a hear gear like cap
or carry an umbrella always with you
Always make it a habit to use anti-glare sunglasses when you
happen to go out in the summer.
In summer get use to wearing light colour cotton clothes as
these do not absorb much heat from the surroundings.
When you go out in the sun, always carry a water bottle or a
juice bottle and buttermilk as well along with you and keep drinking it very
often at small gaps though you are not feeling thirsty.
Eat simple yet nutritious and
easily digestible food. Compulsorily include a salad of fresh fruits /
vegetables in your daily diet.
Always try to keep your place cool
as possible by closing all the door and window curtains. A dark room gives much
cooling affect than a bright room, Keep enough of ice cubes and ice packs at
home in handy so that you can use it immediately at the time of urgency. Keep
more plants / potted plants in and around your house as this will help in
keeping the atmosphere clean and cool as well and also helps in releasing fresh
oxygenated air. Avoid going out in the sun without a proper protection like a
hat, umbrella or sunglasses.
Never directly expose yourself to the sun particular in the
noon when the sun rays are direct. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages and also
avoid too much of consumption of coffee, tea and soft drinks as well. Such
drinks further dehydrate the body instead of hydrating. Hence reduce the
consumption of such drinks that dehydrate the body. Do not consume too spicy
food and fast foods which act as enhancers for body heat. Avoid taking heavy
consumption of food.
Some of the common signs and symptoms of heat stroke are:
Dry skin with hot flushes, At times rapid heartbeat, very
less urination due to loss of water from the body, Nausea and vomiting, Convulsions
some times, Confusion, very less sweating, fatigue, delirium or even loss of
consciousness, short breathe,
And an increase in the body temperature to nearly 105
degrees Centigrade. Heat strokes may occur to a person all of sudden and in
such a case immediate medical assistance should be given the person to save his
/ her life.