When the heat advances
Accomplice to the age or effects of climate changes that make temperature fluctuations more pronounced, the heat seems to throw you down inexorably, whether you're at home, at work or on a walk around the city.
If only a nice dive to the sea or a mountain escape you think seem to be able to give you the refreshment you are looking for, you are wrong. Here is a series of tips to avoid falling to the ground, ten useful anti-hot strategies, especially if by choice or otherwise you have decided to avoid the air conditioner.
Ten anti-hot strategies for the summer
1. Drink a lot
The classic advice to drink a lot, supplemented by the important sub- council "in small sips and often" . Never so true: we know that hydrating is essential, at least a liter and a half of water per day well distributed and not gulped is more than recommended.
But don't give in to the refrigerator: the water must be at room temperature, enriched with fresh fruit and mint, like fruity or aromatized water . Or green light for herbal teas, juices, centrifuged. Even a hot mint tea is invigorating and perfect for the occasion.
2. Focus on fresh fruit and vegetables
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, always but especially at dinner, to re-mineralise the tired body. Listen to yourself: instinctively, when the thermometer column rises, you will be more willing to eat colorful fruit and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Green light then for fruit salads sprinkled with lemon, mint and honey, complete with watermelon, melon, grapefruit, pineapple, peaches, apples and pears. Do not miss many summer salads, rich in lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, celery, valerian and fresh spinach.
3. The foot bath with warm water
When it seems that the heat does not want to leave you even at home, give yourself a five-minute foot bath with warm water, enriched with sea salt or bicarbonate and refreshing essential oils, such as lavender or mint.
To help circulation, direct the fresh water shower from the ankles to the knees. Then go ahead, walking barefoot at home helps to increase the sense of freshness.
4. A fresh home
Refresh the house naturally . Close the blinds or shutters when the sun is beating, even the windows if necessary. Only reopen everything when the sun turns on the other side of the house. Avoid using dark colored curtains .
5. Deactivated appliances
Make sure you have turned off all the appliances too : even if little, lights and ignitions favor internal heating, as well as raising the bill! Red light also to recharge the battery of the mobile next to the bedside table of the bed while sleeping .
6. Comfortable clothing
Wear comfortable , breathable and natural fiber clothing: cotton, linen, hemp or the like are ideal. Stay away from polyester, spandex and viscose.
7. Head covered
Outside always cover the head when going to the sun, seeking shelter in the shade and avoiding exposure during the hottest hours . If you are sporty and do not want to give up exercising, wipe well with bands and sponge cuffs before going out for a walk or a run, obviously not in the hottest hours. Look in parks for areas with trees to practice stretching or yoga.
8. Avoid wearing too many accessories
Do not fill yourself with frills, rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings: the bijoux are beautiful and colorful, of course, but they increase the sense of annoyance, if the fingers swell for example the rings become unbearable; moreover , silver is the enemy of heat, of the sea, of the pool and even of the sun.
9. Avoid sleeping completely naked
Sleeping naked is not good . Better a light cotton tank top, underpants and a light sheet that makes one breathe . Try to lie comfortably in bed, with open arms and legs, to allow air to circulate around you.
10. Yes to good habits
Do not consume alcohol, do not give in to carbonated and sweetened cold drinks, do not smoke, avoid caffeine from three in the afternoon onwards, as well as heavy, fried foods and "warming" foods. The ice cream? Yes, but only homemade, healthy and natural ice cream!
