Heat Stroke: 7 Easy Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke During Summer

Heat stroke is a common health problem in summers. Generally, heat stroke occurs when the human body fails to adapt the rising heat. The symptoms of heat stroke include: dizziness, dehydration headache, dry skin, dry swollen tongue, very high body temperature, collapse and unconsciousness

Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency, prevention is the best way to avoid heatstroke. Here we suggest seven easy life hacks to follow to prevent the heat stroke.

1. Wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothes
2. Drink plenty of water
3. Use sunscreen with the sun protection factor (SPF) over 50
4. Don’t leave children or pets in a locked car
5. Avoid too much activity during the hottest parts of the day
6. Eat smaller and lighter meals like salads
7. Wear a hat and sunglasses while outdoors

Hope these DIY life hacks will help you to avoid heat stroke!

Be prepared and stay safe in summers.

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TO COOL DOWN: ice hat Needed: Straw hat with adjustable chin strap, tray of ice and bandana. Tie bandana at the back of your neck. Crack tray of ice into the hat. Lean over to put the hat on your head. Stand up and tighten chin strap. Chilling the blood in the capillaries of your scalp, appears to cool down your body as the blood circulates. This hat enabled me to work in heat for hours. Prior to this, I actually passed out in the heat.