Let's beat the heat!
Summer really isn't over and the heat is still felt all throughout the Philippines. Despite the rain forecast and the approaching rainy season, the temperature is yet to go down. It's even harder since most parts of the Philippines are in lockdown due to the coronavirus. People are not allowed to go out to visit the mall and get some fresh, moist, and cold air.
But hey! The TGVO team is here to bring you some good vibes!
We've listed down 7 things that could help your body escape the burning heat of the sun. Let's beat the heat together!
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Drink Plenty of Water
On a humid and hot place, our body tends to sweat a lot even if we don't do anything that can cause mild to severe dehydration. Drinking plenty of water even before you feel thirsty helps our body to recover the fluid that's lost through sweating, while it also helps to lower our body temperature.
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Stay Cool
While drinking plenty of water lowers down our body temperature, staying cool by using a fan or air-conditioner also helps in keeping our temperature low enough for us to feel comfortable. Besides, it isn't only you who will benefit from using fans or air-conditioners but also the people who are stuck with you at home.
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Take a Shower
We know that the heat makes some people lazy but come on man, taking a bath or a shower isn't a hard thing to do. Although the main purpose why people have to take a bath daily is to get us to germ-free and clean, it also helps our body temperature go down. Another benefit of taking a cold bath is it energizes our body.
- Wear a hat or bring an umbrella when going outside
Being stuck at home without a fan or air-conditioner already makes us feel really hot. What more if we go outside without any protection? Using a hat and/or umbrella while walking under the heat of the sun helps to block the sun'ss rays. When using an umbrella, choose the one that is double coated and dark in color. The black one is the best as it absorbs most of the sun's rays. Isn't it great that umbrellas are used not only during the rainy season?
- Avoid soda or caffeinated drinks
According to a post on CBS Detroit, drinking soda or caffeinated drinks on a hot summer day is not advisable as it may trigger serious health problems. If you are someone with heart disease or respiratory problems, drinking soda is not good for you. Most of these drinks have multiple types of diuretics in them which cause you to lose a significant amount of water. Drinking a lot of water is still top of the list.
- Wear lightweight clothes
When choosing something to wear on a hot summer day, choose those that are light weighted and light in color. The best option is to wear something that's made of wool, cotton, and linen. Clothes that are pastel in color or those that are in the lighter end of the spectrum like beige, white, and gray are also the best as those absorb less sunray/heat than the dark ones.
- Eat cold foods like fruits and salad
Fruits don't just offer vitamins and minerals but also a source of water. The best example is watermelon, cantaloupe, melon, strawberry, and more. A cucumber that's mostly used in salads, on the other hand, has a cooling effect and cooling properties that do not just refreshes our body, but also good for the skin.
Let's beat the heat!
Summer really isn't over and the heat is still felt all throughout the Philippines. Despite the rain forecast and the approaching rainy season, the temperature is yet to go down. It's even harder since most parts of the Philippines are in lockdown due to the coronavirus. People are not allowed to go out to visit the mall and get some fresh, moist, and cold air.
But hey! The TGVO team is here to bring you some good vibes!
We've listed down 7 things that could help your body escape the burning heat of the sun. Let's beat the heat together!
-
Drink Plenty of Water
On a humid and hot place, our body tends to sweat a lot even if we don't do anything that can cause mild to severe dehydration. Drinking plenty of water even before you feel thirsty helps our body to recover the fluid that's lost through sweating, while it also helps to lower our body temperature.
-
Stay Cool
While drinking plenty of water lowers down our body temperature, staying cool by using a fan or air-conditioner also helps in keeping our temperature low enough for us to feel comfortable. Besides, it isn't only you who will benefit from using fans or air-conditioners but also the people who are stuck with you at home.
-
Take a Shower
We know that the heat makes some people lazy but come on man, taking a bath or a shower isn't a hard thing to do. Although the main purpose why people have to take a bath daily is to get us to germ-free and clean, it also helps our body temperature go down. Another benefit of taking a cold bath is it energizes our body.
- Wear a hat or bring an umbrella when going outside
Being stuck at home without a fan or air-conditioner already makes us feel really hot. What more if we go outside without any protection? Using a hat and/or umbrella while walking under the heat of the sun helps to block the sun'ss rays. When using an umbrella, choose the one that is double coated and dark in color. The black one is the best as it absorbs most of the sun's rays. Isn't it great that umbrellas are used not only during the rainy season?
- Avoid soda or caffeinated drinks
According to a post on CBS Detroit, drinking soda or caffeinated drinks on a hot summer day is not advisable as it may trigger serious health problems. If you are someone with heart disease or respiratory problems, drinking soda is not good for you. Most of these drinks have multiple types of diuretics in them which cause you to lose a significant amount of water. Drinking a lot of water is still top of the list.
- Wear lightweight clothes
When choosing something to wear on a hot summer day, choose those that are light weighted and light in color. The best option is to wear something that's made of wool, cotton, and linen. Clothes that are pastel in color or those that are in the lighter end of the spectrum like beige, white, and gray are also the best as those absorb less sunray/heat than the dark ones.
- Eat cold foods like fruits and salad
Fruits don't just offer vitamins and minerals but also a source of water. The best example is watermelon, cantaloupe, melon, strawberry, and more. A cucumber that's mostly used in salads, on the other hand, has a cooling effect and cooling properties that do not just refreshes our body, but also good for the skin.
Drink Plenty of Water
On a humid and hot place, our body tends to sweat a lot even if we don't do anything that can cause mild to severe dehydration. Drinking plenty of water even before you feel thirsty helps our body to recover the fluid that's lost through sweating, while it also helps to lower our body temperature.
Stay Cool
While drinking plenty of water lowers down our body temperature, staying cool by using a fan or air-conditioner also helps in keeping our temperature low enough for us to feel comfortable. Besides, it isn't only you who will benefit from using fans or air-conditioners but also the people who are stuck with you at home.
Take a Shower
We know that the heat makes some people lazy but come on man, taking a bath or a shower isn't a hard thing to do. Although the main purpose why people have to take a bath daily is to get us to germ-free and clean, it also helps our body temperature go down. Another benefit of taking a cold bath is it energizes our body.
Being stuck at home without a fan or air-conditioner already makes us feel really hot. What more if we go outside without any protection? Using a hat and/or umbrella while walking under the heat of the sun helps to block the sun'ss rays. When using an umbrella, choose the one that is double coated and dark in color. The black one is the best as it absorbs most of the sun's rays. Isn't it great that umbrellas are used not only during the rainy season?
According to a post on CBS Detroit, drinking soda or caffeinated drinks on a hot summer day is not advisable as it may trigger serious health problems. If you are someone with heart disease or respiratory problems, drinking soda is not good for you. Most of these drinks have multiple types of diuretics in them which cause you to lose a significant amount of water. Drinking a lot of water is still top of the list.
When choosing something to wear on a hot summer day, choose those that are light weighted and light in color. The best option is to wear something that's made of wool, cotton, and linen. Clothes that are pastel in color or those that are in the lighter end of the spectrum like beige, white, and gray are also the best as those absorb less sunray/heat than the dark ones.
Fruits don't just offer vitamins and minerals but also a source of water. The best example is watermelon, cantaloupe, melon, strawberry, and more. A cucumber that's mostly used in salads, on the other hand, has a cooling effect and cooling properties that do not just refreshes our body, but also good for the skin.
