Beat the Heat

Here are some of the smart ways to beat the heat this summer, no matter which country you reside in.

• Besides drinking plenty of water, drink a lot of fluids to avoid dehydration. The ever-popular “nimbu pani” or lemonade is an excellent drink to feel refreshed. If you are cautious of drinking lemonade, then the natural thirst-quencher is tender coconut water. Tender coconut water contains sugar, fiber, and proteins along with vitamins and minerals. But not direct cold water. Mix cold water with normal water.
• Never have water just after returning from the hot scorching rays of the sun
• Exercise early morning.
• Try not to shampoo too often as they make your hair stick to your face .This will make you feel too stuffy.
• Eat a lot of salads and fresh fruits that naturally contain water, like water melon – in fact this fruit contains nearly 92% water and up to 14% of vitamin C. This will add to the moisture content that you will lose through sweating. Small amounts of vitamin B and potassium are also found in this fruit.
• Drink water that is stored in earthenware pots. This method is popular in rural India so that they can beat the heat with cool drinking water.
• Avoid eating oily food and especially avoid eating cut fruit from vendors as it may have been exposed to flies and dust.
• For long lasting make-up, avoid moisturizer, especially if you have oily skin, and dust on some loose powder to seal the oil in.
• Try to get some parking only in shady areas! This will ensure that your car does not heat up while you are out!
• Keep a hand held fan to use so that you can keep cool when you are outdoors.
• A parasol is very helpful to remain cool when you go outdoors. A pair of sunglasses will also help tremendously to keep the glare out. You can wear golf caps to avoid getting sun burnt.
• When you feel warm indoors hang a wet sheet by a window, which is open. This way you will get cool air from the water as it evaporates and blows toward you from the open window.
• Close your windows before it gets too hot outside.
• You could keep a spray bottle filled with water in the refrigerator so that you can spray yourself at regular intervals. The evaporation of the water will cool down the blood flowing through your veins.
• People who live in India enjoy a spicy meal even when it’s hot, since the capsaicin in the hot peppers will make them perspire and when the sweat evaporates it makes one feel quite cool! So do try a spicy dish on a hot summer day in India to experience this magic! Avoid oil and spice as much as you can
• If all else fails, why don’t you take a break and head to any of India’s hill stations and refresh yourself with its breathtaking beauty?
• Always wear light loose and cotton clothes
• Stick to light colors, especially white
• Try taking a nice nap in the afternoon for better health insurance. This freshens your body effectively. (But not in Office J )
• Always have light meals in between lunch and dinner.

• Have tea, this makes your teeth and eyes from going dull in summer.