How To Cool Down This Summer
According to the MET Office, we’re predicted a glorious summer this year, with temperatures expecting to reach into the 30′s.
So with the sun on its way, it’s time to break out those beach outfits and get outside in the sunshine. If it gets that little bit too hot for you, here are a couple of tips for coping with the sun:
Take a swim / Get wet
Water takes heat away from the body 240 times faster that the air, so if you’re really struggling with the heat get yourself wet! Try a dip in the sea or swimming pool, or just jump in the shower – as long as you can get yourself wet you should notice a difference in how uncomfortable you feel in the heat.
Drink more
When you sweat your body loses water, which needs to be replaced in order to keep you properly hydrated. Drink plenty of cold water or juice to keep you feeling cool and warn off any kind of heat stroke. Try and avoid alcohol (as tempting as it is) as it will dehydrate you, which is the opposite effect of what you’re after.
beathe deeply and sweat more!
Admittedly, you can’t really choose to increase the amount you sweat, but sweating is an extremely effective method for cooling the body; accounting for around 25% of your bodies heat loss. Make sure you keep hydrated and you should find you start to cool down, although you will be a little sweaty. Breathing deeply may make you feel a little better, as around one third of this heat loss from evaporation occurs in the lungs and airways.
Use modern technology
There are a huge amount of electronic items available to consumers to help them cool down during the summer months. If you’re looking for something to help keep you cool at home, go for a ceiling fan (which drastically improves airflow and reduces temperature) or air conditioners, which are a little more expensive, but they’re extremely effective and will ensure you always have a comfortable temperature in your home, regardless of what it’s like outside. If you’re looking for something a little more portable, you could invest in a small, portable air conditioner, which will do the job wherever you are in the world.
