BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT ?

Let_zDance
By Let_zDance

Please post tips for fighting against the extreme summer heat in Qatar.

By zainarif96• 17 Jul 2010 18:53
Rating: 2/5
zainarif96

GO SWIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

By soniya• 17 Jul 2010 18:17
soniya

Try to stay inside as much as u can except your work..

By anonymous• 17 Jul 2010 17:40
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anonymous

Drink plenty of water

By Let_zDance• 17 Jul 2010 15:08
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Let_zDance

Protect from sun's heat

Most imperative part is to avoid or protect oneself from direct heat of sun, wear a cap or hat with big beam on both the sides in order to protect face and neck. Wear always light coloured head gear.

Drink plenty of water

Due to excessive perspiration one gets dehydrated in summer, hence to keep the water level in the body intact, you are required to drink sufficient water. It becomes even more important when you lose salts from the body. Always add small amount of salt and consume it.

Eat raw Onions

In summer consummation of raw onions is excellent plan and a superior practice. Onions helps in prevention of sun strokes.

Consummation of Oranges, Water melon, Pineapples

The deficiency of fluids is a common phenomenon in summer, which can be supplemented by in take of citrus fruits like Oranges, Pineapples and water melon. These fruits are rich in Vitamin C and have pulp which is full of fluids. Never be a miser in taking such fruits in summer.

Sugarcane Juice

Sugar cane juice also a good idea in summer, to supplement the lost fluids.

Advice to wear light coloured dress

Always wear light coloured dress, preferable with half sleeves and loose fit for cooling sensation. White cotton dress is most intelligent choice in summer times. Make it a practice to dress light coloured costumes, which helps in reflecting sun's rays, thus preventing harmful effect by the sun.

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