We know how difficult it is to fight the heat caused by these high temperatures. With our advice it will be easier to cope.
Can heat become our worst enemy?
Sometimes the heat can become unbearable, that's why we want to help you. So that what is difficult to bear becomes a little more fun.
- Experts advise a short nap (a maximum of half an hour) during peak hours. heat. It helps the body to rest, lower body temperature and recharge its batteries for the rest of the day.
- Although exercise guarantees enormous benefits, it should be avoided in the middle of the day. This is when it is at its hottest and can be very dangerous, even leading to heat stroke and other cardiovascular pathologies.
- Don't hesitate, go out on the balcony or in the garden of your house with water balloons and together with people around you organise games to cool off. A fun way to combat the heat, It also helps us to get rid of stress.
- Try to wear light-coloured clothes in natural fibre fabrics, such as cotton or linen, as they are more walkable.
- It is very important to stay hydrated, as heat and excessive sweating can lead to dehydration. It is advisable to drink about 2 to 2.5 litres of water a day. This is more than is recommended during the rest of the year in order to replenish our body's optimal hydration levels.
- Children and the elderly are the most likely to suffer from high temperatures, so it is advisable to be as careful as possible.
- We must also be especially careful with air conditioners. Otherwise, we run the risk of suffering throat ailments, among other discomforts when we expose ourselves excessively to sudden changes in temperature. The ideal is to maintain an average temperature of around 24º, because if we lower the temperature too much we could increase the chances of suffering from heat stroke when we return outside where the temperature is likely to be much higher.
