Cooling down on hot days: The best tips against the heat
The sun beats, the heat presses, no breeze stirs: Unusually high temperatures in the summer are causing problems for many people and are quickly affecting their physical condition. Slackness, dizziness, headache and nausea can be the result. So what do you do to not let the hot days spoil you? Here are the best tips for a carefree summer.
Tip 1: Light summer kitchen instead of heavy dishes
To keep a cool head, two basic things are important: drink plenty and eat lightly. Because alcohol or greasy foods can burden the body in addition to the heat in addition. Therefore I drink plenty of mineral water, juice spritzers or fruit teas? they provide my body with important minerals that are lost through sweat. On the plate I bring fresh salads, fruits and vegetables as well as lean meat and fish.
Tip 2: Avoid blazing sun
A short break at lunchtime is good on hot days? but please not in the blazing sun. For now the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the UV radiation is particularly strong. Much healthier I relax in the shade. If I'm sensitive, I should also protect myself with sunscreen under a tree or umbrella. Basically, I should never spend more than fifteen minutes unprotected in the sun.
Tip 3: Invigorating freshness kick
An ideal way to cool off is cold water. Sebastian Kneipp already knew this in the 19th century and his tips still help me today. For a short kick in between, for example, the cold bracelet is suitable: For this I hold both arms in succession up to the middle of the upper arm in a sink with cold water as possible and let it rotate for up to 30 seconds. I do not dry off, just brush off the wet? Immediately I notice the refreshing effect.
Also, the brow of the face or thighs is pleasant in high heat and helps with physical discomfort. If I like it a bit more active, I'll try water treading. This not only works in the Kneipp basin, but also at home in the bathtub.
Tip 4: Airy clothes and bright colors
It goes without saying that I adapt my clothes to the temperatures. But what is especially good on hot days? I prefer loose, airy and breathable cotton, microfibre or linen clothing. These fabrics dry quickly and prevent unpleasant heat build-up. Tight shirts and pants, however, I should leave in the closet.
Also in terms of color, I can provide for cooling. Here is the rule: the warmer the temperatures, the brighter should the color selection of the outfit be? white, beige or light blue are a good choice. Dark fabrics in black or brown attract more heat and store heat.
Tip 5: exercise in pleasant temperatures
Despite warm temperatures sufficient movement should not be missed, because it gets the circulation going. However, I should postpone sports activities such as small bike rides or walks to the early morning or evening. Then it is less hot. The ideal place for the fitness sessions is the forest. Here usually pleasant temperatures prevail. In addition, the dense roof of forest trees provides sufficient shade. Swimming in the cool water is of course also a super recipe against the heat-induced sluggishness.
Tip 6: Take a break on the highway
Even on hot summer days, driving by car is often unavoidable. However, heat can sometimes be dangerous for me as a motorist: at high temperatures, the stress increases, the heart beats faster, it comes to premature fatigue and thus prolonged reaction time. When I travel a long way? for example on the way to vacation? and my car has no air conditioning, then I should therefore necessarily more often take small breaks. I can rest and ventilate the car well. The fresh air helps me to get the circulation going again.
