How To Keep Cool During A Heat Wave

Not knowing how to cope with a major heat wave can leave you dull and dehydrated. By applying these sun protection and hydration tips, you're sure to stay up and alert during hot times.

Heat waves can really make problems for people, especially during the summer when the temperature can rise to high levels.  Being able to keep yourself cool will be a difficult task to do, but it is not impossible.  Learn to deal with the heat by knowing what methods to use to keep you cool and hydrated.  Here are a few tips on how you can go about doing just that.

1) Stay in the shade.

Try to minimize your exposure to the sun by staying under the shade.  Make use of curtains or blinds on your windows to keep you away from the heat of the sun.  By avoiding direct contact with it, you are able to minimize the level of heat that your body may encounter during heat waves. 

If you are outside of the house, try to avoid the sun by walking in the shade.  If you can, try to spend the mornings and afternoons inside malls or other places that help cover you from the sun.  Only go out if the sun is not as intense. 

2) Use air-conditioners.

Air-conditioners are a great piece of machinery to have, especially during heat waves or in the summer.  If you have one at home, it's time you crank it up. If you don't, spend most of your time, then, in public places where air conditioning is up 24/7, like malls, theaters, cafes, etc.

3) Keep your room well ventilated.

In order to avoid the heat, especially if your room does not have any air conditioning unit, you should make sure that your room is well ventilated by allowing the air to pass through.  Open the windows to let air in and out of your room.  The more ventilated your room is, the cooler you will feel.  If you keep your windows closed, and you do not have any air conditioning, you are only trapping the heat in. 

4) Stay hydrated.

Water is your best tool against feeling sick during a major heat wave. Drink as many glasses of cool water as you can a day, to stay refreshed and keep you going.

5) Take cold showers.

Taking cold showers is one very effective way of keeping cool, especially during a heat wave.  You can take a quick shower whenever you feel that the heat is too much for you to handle.  You can easily cool yourself this way without any hassle since you can do this in the comfort of your own home. 

6) Install proper insulations.

Make sure that all your water heaters and attics are properly insulated to avoid increasing the amount of heat inside your home.  If you can insulate these areas properly, you can avoid heating up your place from these areas. 

Being able to keep cool during a heat wave can make it easier to bear and deal with.  It allows you to still perform the things that you wish to do without letting the heat impede your ability and performance.

Author: Julieta Chin