We all love summer, but when the heat becomes excessive, we start looking for valid strategies to protect ourselves from the heat , the humidity and the degrees that inexorably rise!
Learning how to defend yourself from heat waves is a must, especially in cities or in the hottest places, to get through this much-loved but also stressful season for the body. Humidity, heat stroke, sudden changes in temperature, and scorching air can, in fact, put a strain on the body and become difficult to manage.
1) Manage activities based on the hours of the day
The planning of daily activities, in summer, should necessarily be reviewed to consider the external temperatures that are decidedly difficult for the body to cope with. The hottest hours are those that go from 11:00 to 18:00 and in these moments it is necessary to avoid all commitments that involve long stops outdoors under the sun.
So try to schedule your commitments in the coolest hours of the day, avoiding being under the sun or in the middle of a city right in the hottest hours, when the sun is at its peak. When you can’t do without it, remember to cover your head with a hat or scarf, wear sunglasses, drink plenty of water, and protect your skin by correctly applying sunscreen every day and on exposed parts of the face or body!
2) Refresh your home environments
To keep your home spaces cool and pleasant, it’s a good idea to open curtains and windows only during the cooler hours : even though it might be tempting to keep everything wide open even in broad daylight, often all that enters your home is heat and humidity.
Another great tactic is to equip yourself with roller shutters, blinds and screening curtains , capable of adequately filtering UV rays. The most effective way to cool the internal air is obviously to use an air conditioner , although it is best not to overdo the temperature changes between the external and indoor environments. The suggestion is to never create temperature differences greater than 6-7°C and to keep the internal climate around 25°, circulating fresh air through the use of practical fans.
Also remember to turn off all non-essential electronic devices , as they can give off heat even when on standby.
3) Choose the right clothing
To face the heat in a conscious way it is also useful to take care of clothing, in order to adapt it to the hottest temperatures typical of summer. The best fabrics with which to compose the outfit are breathable, natural and light ones , such as linen, cotton, silk or hemp.
How to protect yourself from the sultry heat? Always choose light shades , which attract less sun rays and allow you to keep your body cooler. Absolutely no to synthetic and occlusive fabrics, clothes that are too tight and items that prevent normal skin transpiration. The advice is useful both when you go out and at home, where comfortable clothes and natural fibers are a must to enjoy moments of relaxation in the comfort of your home.