Pro Tips from Texas: -drink a lot of water. The more you sweat, the more water your body loses, the less well your body can cope with extreme temperatures. Replenish. -If you are indoors, dress down as far as you can. If this means literally being naked, go for it. Shorts, undies, tank tops, etc, whatever keeps your skin aired out. This helps you sweat less. -Pull the blinds, close the curtains. Block out as much light as you can. Light is heat. Artificial lighting is better than natural light as far as temperature goes. -That said, keep whatever indoor lights you can off. -Try to avoid using the oven. -If you are outdoors, wear a hat, cover your shoulders, pull your hair into a tight ponytail or take an umbrella to block the sun. Consider sunblock if available. -Be aware of Reflective Burn, which is where the sun bounces off water and burns you from all new angles. Fun. -If you can’t keep your house cool, try to take it easy. Get as comfortable as you can and try not to do anything physically strenuous that can be avoided. Avoid using blankets or covering your feet. IMPORTANT! AVOID HYPERTHERMIA AND HEAT STROKE! -If you feel dizzy or faint, GO INSIDE. If inside already, sit down till you feel a little better. -If someone is able to, have them run you a lukewarm bath. Not a COLD bath, that could send you into shock, but a lukewarm bath. Run it yourself when you feel able to stand if there’s no one to help. -Either sip saltwater or eat a small palmful of salt and drink water with it. Salt makes you retain more water. Eating salt can make you retain up to 4 lbs of water, maybe more. Don’t go crazy but you can use the extra water in this heat. -Lay down, blankets off, with a cool rag on your forehead. -If you are throwing up without signs of stopping or if you faint at any point or if anyone you know has these symptoms SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. If you are excessively dizzy and cannot regain your balance or feel better after sitting for awhile SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. -Check in on friends and neighbors who may live alone to make sure they are okay.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:21:03 +0000
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