1. Spend time in cool and air-conditioned places
Air conditioning generates cool air around the house that serves as protection from the heat outside.
2. Always stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is a must during this season. Make sure that you drink plenty of water; better if you take in more than the standard eight glasses a day to avoid rapid fluid loss. Other cold beverages and sports drinks rich with electrolytes can also help replace minerals and cool down the body temperature at any time.
3. Consume cold and frozen treats
Frozen treats like ice cream can bring delight during hot and humid days, so fill up your refrigerators with these refreshing goodies during summer.
4. Enjoy an ice-cold water spa
Relaxing at an Ice-cold water spa helps spread refreshing feeling all over the body, starting from the feet.
5. Keep a cold water spray bottle
Another simple yet effective way to lower the body temperature is by spraying yourself with cold water from a spray bottle in the refrigerator.
6. Wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing
Tight and dark-colored clothes tend to trap heat coming from the sun, keeping our body feeling warm. For protection when outside, it’s best to cover yourself up with loose-fitting and light-colored clothing which reflects heat, helping the body maintain normal temperatures.
7. Make your refrigerator your friend
You can put household items inside the refrigerator to cool them off. Want to have a good night’s sleep during summer time? Chill your bed by placing folded sheets and pillow casings in plastic bags and letting them cool off in the fridge for a few hours. Pull them out just before going to bed for a cool and comfortable sleep.
8. Turn off appliances when unused
When appliances run on electricity, they create their own heat. So turn appliances off - laptops, lights, television - when not in use. By turning them off (and unplugging them), heat circulating within the area can be reduced.
9. Slow down
Strenuous activities should be reduced, if not eliminated, during hot days, especially during the sun’s peak hours (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). If these activities cannot be avoided, do them during the coolest time the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
10. Take a cool shower everyday
When all else fails, taking a cool shower once or twice everyday never disappoints. Frequent showers help lower body temperature while also rinsing off body sweat, making you feel a lot more comfortable even during hot days.
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