The townspeople are eagerly awaiting the approach of warm days, summer and relaxation on the beach. However, the heat can affect your health not in the best way, as it is fraught with a lot of dangers. Prepare for a sultry summer, for this it is recommended to follow a certain diet and expand your wardrobe. So what is the right way to behave in the heat to avoid health problems?
Instructions
Step 1
In the sultry heat, wear loose clothing made exclusively from natural materials (linen and cotton). Synthetic fabrics are a favorable breeding ground for bacteria, and narrow things disrupt the body's heat exchange and make breathing difficult. Since the sun is very active in summer, be sure to lubricate exposed areas with sunscreen before leaving the house. You will also need a wide-brimmed panama hat or a straw hat that is light and breathable.
Step 2
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and excessive smoking, as smokers have an increased tendency to form blood clots. The toxic decomposition product of alcohol (acetaldehyde) can disrupt heart rhythms, and this is very dangerous in the heat, when the load on the cardiovascular system is already increased.
Step 3
Drink as much liquid as possible, but not beer, lemonade and kvass, but plain pure water. During extreme heat, your body is able to lose a significant amount of moisture, it must be replenished. Water can be partially replaced with freshly squeezed juice. Always take a small bottle of drinking water with you.
Step 4
Since food spoils quickly in hot weather, there is a high risk of food poisoning at this particular time of year. In no case, do not buy food in kiosks and trays that are not equipped with refrigerators, as you simply cannot know how long this or that product has been in the sun. Do not prepare food for future use or store food outside the refrigerator for more than four hours.
Step 5
Avoid playing sports in the summer months, as physical activity increases heat production by five times, respectively, depletes the body's water reserves. Heat is by no means the best time for sports records. Stalwart fans of exercise equipment are advised to reduce the level of load, workout time and drink more water during exercise.
Step 6
Try to avoid sun exposure from eleven in the morning to four in the morning, because the sun is most active during this time. That is, you will sunbathe, and burn the skin, the body overheats, and the skin is exposed to various kinds of diseases, wrinkles appear quickly.
Step 7
Do not sunbathe or swim after a hearty meal, as this puts a lot of stress on your heart. It is better to sleep for an hour in the shade and do not interfere with the body's digestion of food. Reduce the amount of food you eat in the heat, as it takes a lot of energy to digest it. Give up fatty foods, lean on fruits, vegetables and cereals.
