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We bet you are also experiencing extreme heat since the week started. In the past few weeks, we rant about the confusing weather: rainfall and strong winds on a summer month. But that was a few weeks ago. Now, you can’t stop complaining about the heat.
And whenever the temperature’s going too high, so as your temper. ‘Wag na init ulo, baby. Just imagine Rico Blanco singing and moving to cool your temper down. If your work requires you to stay outdoor for a long period of time, prevent yourself from being one of the many victims of heat stroke.
WHAT CAUSES HEAT STROKE?
Our bodies produce a tremendous amount of internal heat and we normally cool ourselves by sweating and radiating heat through the skin. However, in certain circumstances, such as extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous activity in the hot sun, this cooling system may begin to fail, allowing heat to build up to dangerous levels.
If a person becomes dehydrated and can not sweat enough to cool the body, the internal temperature may rise to dangerously high levels, causing heat stroke. — ph.news.yahoo.com
Since I’ve shared what causes heat stroke, let’s jump to the next important thing: how to protect yourself from the effects of heat stroke. Keep these preventive measures in mind:
> Drink LOTS of fluids and that pertains to water, fruit juices, sports drinks. You might resort to gulping a bottle of soda but it isn’t a good choice as coffee, tea, and alcohol (sino ang may sabing literal na pamatid uhaw ito? Haha) ’cause they might lead to further dehydration.
> This is the perfect time to wear your accessories in the most fashionable way. Gear up with hat, sunglasses, and umbrella everytime you go out of the house.
> If your work requires many hours of field work, and I mean field work literally under the sun, take indoor breaks and refresh your self with a drink and with a few sprays of water on the face and other body parts which suffer internal heat.
> It’s time you wear your summer clothes! As much as possible, wear lightly-colored clothes and avoid the body-hugging ones. Cotton and knits will allow your skin to breathe better.
As much as we want to stay under the sun, particularly on the beach, we have to be cautious about the damages we can acquire. Prevent yourself from dehydration, skin damages, and the worst, heat stroke.
Love the sun but love yourself even more! 🙂
