10 ways to prevent a heatstroke
With mercury rising in several parts of the country and heat wave making life difficult, here are 10 ways to beat the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids
It will help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature. Those undertaking heavy exercise should drink two-four glasses of cool fluids each hour.
Wear light clothing
Wearing excess clothing or tight apparels won’t allow your body to cool properly.
Take extra precautions with certain medications
Many blood pressure and heart medications cause the blood flow to decrease, thus affecting the ability to cool down. One should consult doctor on the dosage.
See a doctor
If you have symptoms such as high body temperature, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, seek immediate medical help.
Advance morningwalk time
It’s best not to exercise or do any strenuous activity in daytime. But if you must, take breaks & consume enough fluids.
Avoid the hottest part of the day
If you can’t avoid strenuous activity in hot weather, drink fluids and rest frequently in a cool spot.
Protect against sunburn
Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself, so protect yourself outdoors with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses; use a broadspectrum sunscreen.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol
These can act as a diuretic, which moves fluids out of the body too quickly, resulting in dehydration and heat exhaustion.
