Top Tips for Staying Cool in the Hot Weather

12th July 2022

Many people can experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when the weather is very hot or humid. 

Here are a few tips and tricks for coping with the heat and keeping our core temperature low: 

1. Sip on ice cold water throughout the day to help you stay cool and hydrated. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink.
2. Use cooling products e.g. a cool pack/ damp cloth to place on your neck and other pressure points on your body to help core temperature remain neutral. 
3. Eat light – Instead of big heavy meals, go for smaller, lighter dinners that are easier to metabolise. It takes a lot more energy for your body to break down protein than fats and carbs so choose fruits, vegetables and legumes for optimal cool potential. 
4. Cool a room by hanging a wet sheet in front of an open window. The breeze blowing in will quickly bring down the room’s temperature.
5. Have a cold shower to cool your body without needing to switch the air-conditioner on.
6. If you are exercising, workout in the mornings or evening or break your exercise up into smaller chunks. Why not try doing 10 minutes of exercise at 3-5 different times of day.
7. Salty snacks – sometimes water isn’t enough to replace the loss of salt when we sweat. Snacks such as olives, salted nuts and bananas are a great way to replenish the loss of sodium through sweat. 
8. Don’t use a stove or oven to cook – it will make you are your house much hotter 
9. Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing. Cotton fabrics are also more breathable and will help keep you cooler. 
10. Tie up your hair if it’s long.
    

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