10 tips to beat the summer heat

People across the country are feeling the burn and the sweat. Although this Summer heat brings trips to the beach however it can also lead to dehydration and less productivity when our body is made of high-temperature tire.

A room with air conditioning on full blast sounds like a good plan but now there are other ways to cool off in the summer to abuse your power bill without it.

Here is a short list of things you can do to escape the heat can:

1 Be hydrated and stay hydrated

A cold glass of water will help you lower your body temperature at any time. Be sure to drink plenty of water this season. If that still does not dunk some hydration salts and tablets into a glass or pitcher of water. Sports drinks rich in electrolytes can also do the trick.

For a fun and delicious twist to visit a smoothie cafe with friends and cool with the different flavors available. If you want to stay at home away from the sun you can try concocting your own smoothie or shake recipes in your kitchen.

You can also water bottles in the freezer and wait for the water to turn into ice. Once done take a bottle when you go out and drink ice cold water as the ice melts.

2 Turn off unnecessary equipment

Household appliances and other devices create their own heat when they are powered by electricity. Turn on your laptop when not in use. Turn on the TV and unnecessary lights. This helps reduce heating pump in the room. Pay attention to your Windows and open so the wind can come in. if your window is under a cool shade is even better.

3 Keep a spray bottle with you

Nothing cools skin as much as cool water. If you commute or even indoors on a particularly warm day carry a small spray bottle with you with the spray your face with water at any time. Be sure to bring a towel.

4 Arrange the schedule to the sun

Do outdoor activities in the early (and cool) hours of the morning until around 9 when the sun is its spiky finger clock. Reserve indoor activities from 09.00 to about 04.30 clock when the sun is hottest. This summer be a night person fill your evening activities.

5 Run water over pulse points

According to Wiki How running water on pulse points such as your wrist or neck to help cool off the body because the body temperature it takes cue from the temperature of your main veins.

6 Go swimming or running under the sprinkler

The one sport that does not make you sweat this summer is swimming. Head to your subdivision or condominium pool. If you do not know how to swim, this is the best time to learn. If you do not have access to a pool take the cheapskate and some would say more fun route and run under sprinklers or spray from your garden hose.

7 Choose your clothing with care

Avoid wearing tight clothing or clothing in dark colors. They tend to hold in your body heat. Opt for loose cotton wear in bright colors instead.

8 Avoid caffeine and alcohol

For those who are desperate to stay hydrated this summer, is a drastic measure to caffeine and alcohol which according to MedicineNet easily dehydrate the body to avoid.

9 Get a portable fan

Take aid cooling to the next level by purchasing a small portable battery powered fans. Some versions can even be attached to a bottle of water to produce the cooling mist.

10 Wear a hat

The sun's rays strike the crown of your head can literally and figuratively make the hot headed. Wear a hat to keep your head cool. A shady hat is a plus because it keeps your eyes protected as well.