Heat exhaustion leads to severe
effects on skin and body. Care should be taken to avoid heat
exhaustion and keep the body cool. The below tips and technics
can be followed meticulously to safeguard from heat durin summer
seasons
Get out of the sun, drink plenty
of water. Ideally you should have plenty of water atleast half
an hour before you go out into the sun.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This is because
they have fairly high water content and good salt balance. Drink
diluted electrolytes.
People who sweat heavily tend to loose a lot
of potassium and sodium. There are many over the counter electrolyte
packs.
Avoid salt tablets, alcohol, caffeine, smoking
and do not bare your chest.
Do not suddenly go out into the sun from an air-conditioned
room or do the opposite. Learn to acclimatise slowly.
Dousing your head and neck with cold water will
help if it is hot and dry.
Use a newspaper, handkerchief or a traditional
hand held fan to keep yourself in cool breeze.
Wear light and light coloured clothes. the preferred
coloured is white because it reflects the heat. Use cotton or
polyester blends because such cloth material can breathe.
Use an umbrella or a hat, preferably one that
also shades the neck and is well ventilated.