Whether you're without power, in a room without air conditioning, or trying to save money, there are ways to feel a little cooler without artificial cooling.
The body should not be too hot for too long, as too much heat can damage the brain and other organs, according to the US National Institutes of Health. Sweating is the body's natural cooling system, but when it isn't enough. Therefore, read below some valuable tips:
Hydrate yourself
When you're hot and flushed, hydration is the first and foremost step to cooling down.
Take a shower with cold water
A cold shower helps to cool the body by lowering the temperature. For a cooler sensation, try peppermint soap or shampoo – the menthol in peppermint oil activates receptors that tell the body that something you're eating or feeling is cold.
Apply cold compresses to the neck or wrists
These pulse points are areas where the blood vessels are close to the skin, so you will cool down faster.
Use refreshments
Place the cooler facing the rooms window to exhaust the hot air.
Close curtains and blinds
If you have windows where the sun shines, close the curtains or blinds to keep the heat out.
Sleep with suitable materials
Cotton is one of the best materials to keep you cool.
Close the doors of unused rooms
If no one is using a room that has no ventilation or fresh air, close the door to that area to keep the fresh air confined to certain areas of the house.
Avoid using the stove/oven
All the heat will not only make the person who cooks in the family feel tired, but it will also increase the temperature of the whole house. Look for summer recipes that are easy and effortless. If you have a house with a yard or a large balcony, try cooking something on the grill, thus creating a barbeque at home.
Surround yourself with plants
If you have a small free space, terrace, balcony or garden, especially in the part of the house that is more exposed to the sun, fill it with plants. They will serve as a heat shield.
Sources: CNN, Frugal Living NW
