What to do in hot weather

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During Hot Weather - What to Do to Prevent Heat Problems


Drink Plenty of Fluids
Increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
Don't drink liquids that contain alcohol, or large amounts of sugar-these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.


Replace Salt and Minerals
Heavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body. These are necessary for your body and must be replaced.


Wear Appropriate Clothing and Sunscreen
Wear as little clothing as possible when you are at home. Choose lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing. If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat along with sunglasses, and by putting on a high factor sunscreen.


Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully
If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body's thermostat will have a chance to recover.


Pace Yourself
If you are not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or at least into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint.


Stay Cool Indoors
Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. Take a cool shower or bath and use your oven less to maintain a cooler temperature in your home.


Use Common Sense
·         Avoid hot foods and heavy meals-they add heat to your body.
·         Drink plenty of fluids and replace salts and minerals in your body.
·         Dress children in cool, loose clothing and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella.
·         Limit sun exposure during mid-day hours and in places of potential severe exposure such as beaches.
·         Do not leave children or pets in a parked car.
·         Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.

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