The heat has arrived and the need for protection from the heat becomes more and more intense. It is very difficult to withstand the high temperatures, especially when he’s constantly traveling on business.

If necessary measures are not taken, the heat can affect your health, mood and capacity for work. For this reason, the sooner you understand the impact, the better you will become and the programming of those days that the effect of the heat to be as painless as possible.

The following are useful guidelines for the treatment of a heat wave.

DURING THE HEAT

Stay in shady and cool places, away from places where it can get very crowded.
Avoid heavy physical work especially in areas with high temperature, sleep apnea and high humidity.
Avoid walking for a long time or running under the sun.
Prefer light, comfortable and light clothes made from natural material in order to facilitate the ventilation of the body and the evaporation of sweat. Choose a hat that ensures good ventilation of the head. Wear black or dark-colored glasses with a special coating to protect from the reflection of the sun.
Make sure your diet consists of light and small meals, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Limit the fat.
Drink plenty of fluids (water and fruit juices). If you sweat a lot, add salt to your food.
Click lukewarm shower during the day and if you don’t and need, place liquid covers the head and neck.
Those who suffer from chronic diseases (respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. to consult the doctor for the application of specific directives and for those who take medications, if I should continue and at what dosage, as well as certain medications increase the temperature of the body.
Avoid long car trips with public transport when the heat is at very high levels.

If you have newborns infants

Dress as it becomes more slight. Keep hands and feet to be free and not wrapped in diapers.
Make sure not to stay in the sun and always wear a hat.
Apart from milk, it is recommended that the administration and other liquids such as chamomile tea, water, etc.
Especially for infants and older children, make sure to eat more vegetables and
fruit and less fat.

If you have elderly people

Move to δροσερότερους places as possible, because the very hot and humid environment is dangerous
Open up the living space at night for cooling and holding him tightly closed during the hot hours of the day.

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