Simple tips to combat heat waves

Arabia Weather - It is expected that many Arab countries will face heat waves during the summer, so you must take caution and follow the following tips to confront heat waves and feel comfortable.

Tips for dealing with heat waves

For your safety, we offer you a number of tips that will help you face heat waves safely and securely:

1. Avoid drinks containing caffeine: Caffeine is a diuretic and may lead to fluid loss.
2. Avoid salty foods: Excess sodium pulls water from the cells, which increases the feeling of thirst.
3. Use feather pillows: Other pillows absorb heat, which may make you wake up drenched in sweat.
4. Avoid meat rich in proteins: it is difficult to digest and raises the body temperature. Replace it with meals in small quantities.
5. Avoid heavy sports: especially during peak hours, which is an important tip to combat heat waves.
6. Ventilating homes early in the morning: around six in the morning, then closing the curtains and windows facing the sun.
7. Use ice cubes on pulse areas: such as the wrist, neck, ankle, and behind the knee to reduce the feeling of heat.
8. Breathing through the mouth: Saliva cools the air entering the lungs, reducing the feeling of heat.
9. Place a bottle of ice water in front of the fan: to get better ventilation.
10. Place a piece of wet cloth on the open window: to feel cool air entering the room.
11. Opening the sunroof in the car: instead of the windows to cool the car more quickly.
12. Avoid taking aspirin: taking it has been shown to raise body temperature slightly.
13. Turn off the lights in the house: to feel cooler during heat waves.

By following these tips, you can cope with heat waves more effectively and stay comfortable and healthy during the summer.

Groups at risk during heat waves

After learning about a set of tips for confronting heat waves, it must be noted that these waves affect people in different ways, and some groups are more vulnerable to danger due to high temperatures:

• children

Children are among the groups most vulnerable to heat-related diseases, such as hyperthermia. This is due to their body systems not being fully developed, as they have a smaller number of sweat glands. Which increases their temperature even more.

Therefore, parents should monitor their children, especially the following signs:

• Dry mouth and tongue.
• Low amount of tears while crying.
• Diapers are dryer than usual.
• High temperature.
• Feeling lazy.

You must ensure that children drink sufficient amounts of fluids, do not expose them to sunlight, and wear light, light-colored clothing.

• pregnant women

Especially in the first trimester, pregnant women should pay close attention to high temperatures. It is recommended to follow the following instructions:

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible.
• Wear light, light-colored clothes.
• Make sure to drink enough water and fluids.
• Eat healthy food in smaller quantities and more frequently.

• the elderly

It is important to ensure that the elderly take the necessary precautions to protect them from sunlight and high temperatures to avoid becoming dehydrated or overheated, as they are among the groups most vulnerable to these risks.

Following these guidelines will help protect vulnerable groups during heat waves and ensure their safety.

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