Beat The Heat

1. Fatigue takes over your body in hot weather so take adequate rest in short spells and more often. .....

2. It is a perfect time to have a pool party. Have it late evening and cool yourself with friends over a number of interesting mocktails and salads. .....

Hats all the way

3. Don't forget to carry your hat while going out in the sun. Broad rimmed hats not only provide shade but also save you from tan. .....

Keep the makeup light

4. Do not wear heavy make-up on a hot day. The chemicals in the make-up make you sweat a lot. Wear light make-up if you have to and keep the cosmetics in a refrigerator. You will feel better while applying it. .....

Wear light jewellary

5. Mettalic jewellery is a strict no-no in the heat. The metal gets heated quickly making you feeling hotter. .....

Wear the right shoes

6. Wear the right kind of footware in summers. Although slip - ons or sandals are great, they tan your feet to no end. Wear proper shoes with socks to avoid direct heat or sunrays on your feet. .....

Shower and be cool

7. Take a shower two to three timese in a day to beat the heat and stay refreshed. .....

Carry a bottle of energy drink

8. When you sweat, you lose some amount of salt and minerals too. To restore the salt and minerals balance in the body, add glucose to water. Refrigerate it and carry it when you go out in the sun. .....

Cool as a cucumber

9. Cucumbers are great coolers. Eat cucumbers which have a high content of water. Close your eyes and place roundels of cucumbers on them for a few minutes. It refreshes your eyes and makes you feel cool. .....

Park your car in shade

10. Try to find a place in the shade so that whenyou drive it again, it isn't extremely hot inside the car. .....

Hill stations are calling you

11. If possible, head to a hill-station nearby and soak in the cool breeze and scenic beauty. .....

Make your own frozen popsicles

12. Make home made fruit ice popsicles. Just blend the fruits like grapes, melons, mangoes etc in a blender anf freeze them in popsicle moulds. It is a great way to beat the heat and is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. .....

Have green plants around you

13. Have pots of green plants around you, water them twice a day. This keeps the room environment cool and soothing. .....

Eat at regular intervals

14. Eating small meals at regular intervals keeps the body cool and fit. Include whole grain salads in your diet. .....

Early morning Exercise

15. Always exercise early morning and drink water at regular intervals, .....

Sunglassses protect you

16. Always wear a good pair of sun-glasses to protect your eyes from harsh sun rays and remain cool. It also makes you look cool. .....

Carry an umbrella

17. Always carry an umbrella when going out in the sun. This will not only protect you from tan but will also save you from the harsh rays of the sun. .....

Buy a Pedestal Fan

18. Pedestal fans are adjustible, allowing the breeze to hit you where you need it most. A pedestal fan which will oscillate at the base will throw air in all areas of the room. .....

Eat cold fruit

19. Eating refrigerated fruits like grapes and water melons really refresh your body. Drinking cold watermelon juice by just blending it with ice is a great way to cool yourself. .....

Water Activities

20. This is a perfect time to organize water activities for kids. Fill an inflated rubber pool with water and let the kids enjoy splashing water at each other. Make sure these are organized either early morning or late evening. .....

Spice it up

21. This is a tip specifically for people living in tropical climate. Chillies contain a compond 'capsicin' which makes you perspire profusely and as the sweat evaporates, it will cool you down. .....

Rehydrate often

22. Perspiration evaporates water from your body. It is essential to rehydrate it by replenishing it. Avoid having beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine, or lots of sugar, as they are all dehydrating. Have more of hydrating foods like watermelon or smoothies. .....

Eat light

23. Eat a lot of fruits and salads as they are easily digestable and are light on stomach. They also contain a lot of water to hydrate your body and keep you cool. .....

Use soft lighting

24. Keep the lighting of the house soft. Go for Compact Flourescent Light bulbs - they reduce the heat and save electricity too. .....

Take off your shoes

25. Take off your shoes as soon as you enter home. As the sweat on your feet will evaporate, it will cool the skin and the blood of your feet. The Blood vessels then whisk that blood to other parts of the body, so you get the sensation of coolness. .....

Keep doors and windows closed

26. If the temperature outside is more than twenty five degrees celcius (most people start sweating at 26 degrees)even without the air conditioner,keeping the doors and windows closed would cool you off. Whenever the outside air is hotter than the inside air, opening a window invites heat to creep in. .....

Spritz yourself

27. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator. When the going gets hot, give yourself a good squirt. As the water will evaporate, it will cool you off. Spray on your wrists first to keep you cool for a longer time. .....

Fan strategically

28. Put the air conditioner at lower power and stay cool if the fan is blowing over. As the air conditioner removes humidity from the air, the fan speed will help evaporate sweat and keep the heat away from your body. Fans make you cooler as they evaporate your sweat, so switch them off when you move out of the room. .....

Dress right

29. Wear synthetic fabrics like Coolmax and Nano-Tex... they're not just for athletes. Wear thin, light colored, and, most of all, loose cotton clothes. Cotton clothes allow air movement next to the skin and help with evaporation. .....

Natural Airconditioner

30. By placing a bowl of ice in front of a fan you can enjoy the cool breeze. Tthe ice will melt and then the water will evaporate thereby cooling you off. .....