How to survive the heat without harm to health!
High air temperature has a serious impact on the human body, leads to overloads of all systems and organs, especially the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems suffer.
In addition, in conditions of heat, there is a high probability of getting colds, as people, thirsty, try to drink strongly cooled water and artificially create drafts. To prevent overheating, heat and sunstrokes, exacerbations of chronic diseases, it is recommended: - avoid exposure to direct sunlight, it is better to be in the shade. - on hot days, wear light, loose clothes made of natural fabrics, be sure to wear light hats and carry a bottle of water with you. - on days with elevated air temperature (above 28 ° C), do not go outside unless absolutely necessary, especially during the period of maximum solar activity (from 11 to 17 hours). - do not be in drafts and do not use air conditioners for a long time, do not set the temperature below +23-25 ° C in an air-conditioned room. If there is no air conditioner in the apartment or work room, you can cool the air using a container with water that is placed in front of the fan. Water evaporates under the influence of the pressure of warm air, cooling the room by 2-3 degrees. - exclude fatty, fried and sweet dishes from your diet. The menu should include light food – vegetables, fruits, boiled or stewed fish, chicken, cold soups and okroshki. Remember the rules of sanitary hygiene – thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits with running water, meat, fish must be boiled. - to protect the body from dehydration, it is necessary to drink more – at least 1.5-3 liters per day, and the main volume (up to two liters of liquid in different forms) is better to use in the morning or evening hours so that the body can stock up on moisture. - it is not recommended to drink alcohol (including beer) and carbonated drinks, which not only do not quench thirst, but also slow down metabolic processes in the body. You should pay attention to the fact that the drinks are at room temperature or cool, but not cold, since the risk of getting sore throats and acute respiratory infections increases in the heat. - wash the body with water more often, but only warm water should be used for washing the body. - limit the use of nicotine. - people suffering from cardiovascular, oncological diseases, respiratory diseases, and anyone with chronic diseases should consult with their attending physician on the prevention of exacerbations of these diseases and their complications.