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How does a person adapt to heat?

Heat is an excessively high ambient temperature ( more than 30 degrees Celsius). This article will talk about how the human body adapts to such high temperatures and what to do when it is too hot.

The human body is designed to feel comfortable both in summer and winter. For this purpose, there is a thermoregulation center that ensures the body’s temperature remains constant and triggers compensatory mechanisms in response to changes in ambient temperature. In the summer, to prevent heat stroke, mechanisms are activated to cool the body.

The body's mechanisms to prevent heat stroke are as follows:

• decrease in heat production by the body;
• maximum increase in heat transfer.

These mechanisms are based on the principle of thermoregulation, that is, heat production - heat transfer. This means that the body is capable of both producing heat ( heat production), and give it away ( heat transfer). The balance between these two processes is regulated by the thermoregulatory center, which is located in a region of the brain called the hypothalamus. It maintains a constant body temperature ( about 36 – 37 degrees) regardless of the ambient temperature. The exception is fever, when the body temperature changes due to infection. In other cases, the hypothalamus ensures the constancy of body temperature. When the ambient temperature decreases, heat transfer decreases and heat production increases. When it’s hot outside, the opposite happens - heat transfer increases sharply, production decreases.

The brain receives signals about temperature changes from skin receptors. These are special heat receptors ( sensors), which are embedded in the superficial layer of the skin. They instantly react and send signals to the brain when the ambient temperature changes even by 2 - 3 degrees.

The mechanisms for reducing heat production and increasing heat transfer are as follows:

• All processes in the body slow down. Breathing becomes shallow, heart rate becomes slower. All this happens in order to stop the production of heat.
• Skin vessels dilate, and the volume of circulating blood in them increases. This leads to increased heat transfer.
• At temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, the sweat glands are activated. Sweat production is the main mechanism of heat transfer. So, by evaporating, sweat cools the body, leading to a decrease in body temperature lower than the ambient temperature. Sweating can significantly lower your body temperature, but it is important to understand that it loses a large amount of fluid.

How to escape the heat in an apartment?

When staying in an apartment during the heat, it is very important to stop the sun's rays from entering the room. Light from the sun can increase the temperature in a room by 5 to 10 degrees, thereby creating a greenhouse effect. To avoid this, you need to close the windows with thick curtains or hang blinds. Reflective film, which can be attached to the curtains on the window side, will help reflect the sun's rays as much as possible.

Wearing the right clothes will make it easier to cope with the heat in your apartment. It is not recommended to wear tight, synthetic fabrics, because they prevent heat transfer and create additional heat for the skin. Loose cotton clothing will not interfere with heat transfer and will not create a greenhouse effect.

What to do if your room is hot in summer?

It is recommended to keep the windows closed during the day, while it is recommended to open them in the morning and evening to ventilate the room. A well-ventilated room will prevent oxygen starvation of the body. To refresh the room as much as possible, you can resort to a draft. To do this, you need to simultaneously open the windows in opposite rooms. This will help cool the room quickly, but it is also important to avoid catching a cold. To avoid this, it is not recommended to stay indoors during a draft.

Replacing incandescent lamps with LED lamps will help reduce heat production in the room. The latter emit half as much heat as conventional incandescent lamps.

What can and cannot be done if you have a chill?

Why shouldn't you drink alcohol during the heat?

What you shouldn't do during the heat is drink alcohol. You should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for several reasons. Firstly, when drinking alcohol in the summer ( and this even applies to beer) the load on the cardiovascular system increases. The risk of developing myocardial infarction and stroke in the heat increases several times. Secondly, when alcohol enters the body, it needs a lot of water. It breaks down and uses body water for its metabolism. This is what explains dry mouth after drinking heavily. However, in the summer, the body already loses water in large quantities, and drinking alcoholic beverages can even lead to dehydration. Doctors strongly recommend avoiding drinking alcohol while relaxing on the beach and in other places, as this increases the risk of heat stroke several times.

It should also be noted that in summer the effect of alcohol increases. This is explained by the fact that the blood vessels are dilated, and blood circulation in them is more intense. Alcohol very quickly penetrates through the gastric mucosa into the dilated arteries and spreads throughout the body through the bloodstream.

Cold drinks at home

Cold drinks, prepared independently at home, are a good way to cope with thirst. In addition, the feeling of quenched thirst after them lasts for a long time, unlike industrial drinks. The fact is that various industrial juices and carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar, and quite a short time after drinking them, the feeling of thirst arises again.
There are several types of homemade drinks, each of which has its own characteristics and specific preparation.

The following types of soft drinks are distinguished:

• fruit drink;
• kvass;
• lemonade;
• compote;
• Herb tea.

All types of homemade soft drinks should be kept in the refrigerator, as they do not contain preservatives and the heat can spoil the drink. The shelf life of any drink does not exceed 2 days.

Morse

Morse is a drink that contains berries or fruits ( fresh or frozen), water and additional components ( sugar, mint, ice). The history of fruit juice goes back many centuries, and even in ancient Rus' it was prepared from wild forest berries and used not only to quench thirst, but also to treat certain diseases. Today this drink is also used in the fight against certain diseases, and there is even such a definition as sea therapy ( fruit drink treatment).

Rules for preparing fruit juice
To prepare this drink, any berries or fruits can be used, but it is advisable to take those that have a lot of juice. The raw materials need to be kneaded ( crush with a mashed potato maker, e.g.) and squeeze out the juice using gauze. If fruit juice is prepared from frozen products, before carrying out this procedure, they must be thawed by keeping them at room temperature for 15 - 20 minutes. Dishes for preparing fruit juice should be used glass or ceramic, not metal.

The remaining raw material after squeezing the juice must be poured warm water at the rate of a liter of liquid per 200 - 300 grams of fruit and bring to a boil over low heat. Then the broth should be strained from the extracts, cooled and combined with the squeezed juice. You can add various additional ingredients to taste.

The following components can be used as an addition when making fruit juice:

• sugar ( added at boiling point);
• honey ( added after the broth has already boiled and cooled slightly);
• mint ( added to the finished chilled drink);
• lemon zest ( added during extraction of raw materials);
• citrus slices ( used as a decoration for ready-made fruit drinks);
• vanilla ( put when boiling);
• cinnamon ( added when boiling);
• ice ( used for cooling the finished fruit drink).

There is another, simpler method of preparing fruit juice, which eliminates the boiling process. To prepare a drink according to this recipe, the raw material must be squeezed out and poured with boiled or mineral still water in the proportion of a liter of liquid per 300 - 400 grams of fruit. It should be noted that this fruit drink is not recommended for gastritis with high acidity.

What components are used for fruit drink?
Any berries and fruits that have juicy, watery pulp can be used as the main component for preparing fruit juice. It is recommended to choose seasonal local fruits, because imported products have a high content of nitrates and other harmful substances.

The following are the most popular fruits for making fruit drinks:

• cherry;
• sea ​​​​buckthorn ( the boiling process is mandatory).

Sugar, mint and other additional ingredients are not a prerequisite when preparing fruit juice.

Recommendations for choosing fruit drink
In addition to quenching thirst, fruit juice has a positive effect on a person’s well-being. Therefore, if possible, it is recommended to choose the type of fruit drink that will be most useful to a particular person.

• Lingonberry. This drink will be useful for people with low resistance to various infections, as well as those who are employed in hazardous industries, because lingonberries remove harmful metals from the body.
• Crimson. Indicated for people with cardiovascular diseases, as it strengthens the walls of blood vessels, increases hemoglobin, and improves blood characteristics. Raspberry juice is also recommended if you are prone to frequent colds and digestive disorders.
• Cranberry. Cranberry juice is recommended for women with chronic diseases of the urinary system ( for example, with cystitis). The drink is also useful for gastritis with low acidity, edema, and kidney problems.
• Blackberry. Blackberry juice improves the function of the gastrointestinal tract, so its consumption will be of particular benefit to those who suffer from constipation. The drink also reduces arterial pressure (therefore not recommended for hypotension), activates the process of bile outflow.
• Cherry. Recommended for joint problems, as the berries prevent salt deposition. Cherries contain a lot of melatonin, a substance that is responsible for the sleep process, so if you are oversleepy, this drink is not recommended to be taken in the morning. If you have problems with sleep, you should not miss taking this fruit drink in the evening.
• Bilberry. This fruit drink is indicated for people with vision problems, as well as those who expose their eyes to regular stress ( works on a computer, knits, repairs or produces small parts).
• Sea buckthorn. Sea buckthorn drink should be taken if you are prone to diseases of the respiratory system ( bronchitis, sore throat). In addition, this fruit drink is recommended for frequent stress, nervous fatigue, and depression.
• Currant. Fruit juice from currants, especially black currants, is recommended for high cholesterol. All varieties of this berry have an anti-inflammatory effect, so the drink will be beneficial for chronic infections.

Kvass

Kvass is a drink that is produced by fermentation. Traditionally, kvass is made from bread, yeast, sugar and water, but there are other varieties of this drink. Since the fermentation process is the basis of the preparation, kvass is a carbonated drink with a small amount of alcohol ( not higher than 1.5 percent). Therefore, kvass is not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

There are the following types of kvass:

• classic bread yeast kvass;
• kvass from Borodino bread;
• apple kvass;
• dried fruit kvass.

Classic bread yeast kvass
Classic kvass is made from bread, yeast ( dry or pressed), water and sugar. The choice of bread affects the taste of the finished drink. So, if you use rye bread, the kvass will turn out dark with a rich, sharp taste. If you take wheat-rye bread, the drink will be lighter and have a milder taste. The process of preparing classic kvass consists of 3 stages.

Bread yeast kvass is prepared according to the following rules:

• First stage. First you need to prepare the starter. For this you need half a loaf of bread ( 200 – 250 grams) cut into finger-thick slices and dry in the oven. It is important that the bread does not burn, because the kvass will have a bitter taste. Dried crackers should be poured with 2 cups of boiling water, add 60 grams of sugar ( you can use reed) and grind into a paste. The resulting mass needs to be cooled naturally (that is, do not put it in the refrigerator) to 35 degrees, then add 20 grams of dry or 30 grams of regular yeast. After this, the container with the starter must be covered with a cloth ( plastic cover is not allowed) and leave to ferment at room temperature for one day.
• Second phase. After the starter is ready ( the foam that appears at the beginning of fermentation must settle), the mass should be transferred to a larger container ( The best option is a 3 liter glass jar). 200 - 300 grams of crackers are added to the starter, after which the vessel must be filled with cool syrup, which is prepared from water and 50 grams of sugar. Then the jar is covered with a cloth and left in a cool place for 24 hours.
• Third stage. The final stage is filtering the drink, for which gauze folded in several layers is used. Kvass should be poured through cheesecloth into a container with a tight-fitting lid and placed in the refrigerator. The remaining bread mass can be used to prepare 1 – 2 more servings of the drink.

Kvass from Borodino bread
Kvass from Borodino bread is prepared by analogy with classic kvass, but without the addition of yeast. In addition, 50 grams of raisins are added to this drink. Add raisins while preparing sourdough. Since the drink is prepared without yeast, the fermentation process may take longer than with a traditional recipe. As a rule, it takes about 3 days for the starter to be completely ready.

Apple kvass
This type of kvass is prepared from any varieties of apples, but it is better to take those that have a sour taste, which will give the drink a characteristic sourness. To prepare a liter of kvass, peel and seed 3 apples, cut into slices, add a liter of water and bring to a boil. After 5 minutes of boiling, remove the container from the stove and cool the apple broth to 35 degrees. Then you need to pour 200 milliliters of the broth into a separate vessel, add yeast there and wait until foam appears on the surface of the liquid ( Depending on the type of yeast, it may take from 15 minutes to an hour). After this, the fermented yeast should be poured into a container with a decoction, add sugar to taste, lemon juice ( if the apples are not sour), cover with a cloth and leave to ferment for a day. If desired, you can add cinnamon, honey instead of sugar, vanilla, mint to kvass.

Dried fruit kvass
Kvass from dried fruits is prepared according to the same principle as apple kvass. The only difference is that instead of 5 minutes, the dried fruits should be boiled longer - from 15 to 20 minutes. Dried apricots, raisins, prunes, and figs can be used as raw materials.

Recommendations for consuming kvass
During the fermentation process in kvass, various enzymes are formed ( substances that aid digestion), probiotics ( beneficial bacteria), amino acids. Thanks to its composition, the drink has a positive effect on all organs of the digestive tract and especially on the intestines. Regular consumption of kvass helps normalize microflora, which will be useful for those who often suffer from dysbiosis, constipation and other similar problems.

Lemonade

Lemonade is a soft, sour-tasting drink traditionally made from lemons.

How to make lemonade?
To prepare approximately 1.5 liters of drink, you will need 10 - 12 medium-sized lemons. Citrus fruits must be scalded hot water, in order to remove from them harmful substances that they are treated with during transportation. Then you need to peel the zest from the lemons with a fine grater, and then squeeze the juice out of them. The zest should be covered with sugar ( 150 – 200 grams) and pour a glass hot water. If desired, you can add mint to the syrup, after which the liquid should be left for 15 - 20 minutes so that the zest gives off its aroma. Then you need to strain the cooled syrup and add lemon juice and a liter of water ( You can use sparkling or still water). The drink should be stored in a dark container on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, because exposure to light destroys the vitamins present in it.

In addition to lemons, oranges are often used to make lemonade. The proportions of citrus fruits are based on personal preferences. Thus, the most popular recipe is one in which oranges and lemons are used in equal parts. This drink has a pronounced citrus aroma and characteristic sourness. If you make lemonade only from oranges, you should significantly reduce the amount of sugar so that the drink does not turn out too sweet. You can also add grapefruit and tangerines to lemonade, and replace mint with basil and oregano.

Recommendations for drinking lemonade
Thanks to a large number vitamins, lemonade will be useful for people who are often exposed to colds. Those who work in air-conditioned rooms especially often catch colds during hot weather. Lemonade also normalizes metabolism, improves brain activity and increases productivity.

Compote

Compote is a decoction of fruits or berries with added sugar. This drink is the most popular and has a large number of preparation options. The difference between compote and other cooling drinks is its longer shelf life ( from 3 to 5 days), since the fruits from which it is prepared undergo heat treatment.

How to prepare compote?
Among all the compote recipes, it is impossible to single out one that could be called classic. The composition of raw materials, proportions, cooking features - all these factors are determined, to a greater extent, only by personal preferences. There are only general rules, which should be taken into account when preparing this drink.

The following general rules for preparing compote are distinguished:

• Dishes. It is not recommended to use aluminum utensils to prepare compote, since many beneficial substances are destroyed upon contact with this metal. It is better to use enamel pans.
• Main raw materials. You can prepare compote from any berries or fruits in various combinations and proportions. Compote made from dried fruits also quenches thirst well.
• Water. To prepare the compote, clean water is used, which is taken at the rate of a liter of liquid per 200 - 300 grams of fruit. If you want to get a richer taste of the drink, the volume of water should be reduced.
• Sugar. The amount of sugar depends on the taste of the fruit and personal preference. On average, 2–3 tablespoons of sugar are used per kilogram of raw materials. For quince compote, sour apples or tart pears, the amount of sugar can be increased to 5 tablespoons.
• Additional components. To get an unusual taste, various spices or herbs are added to the compote. Apple compote is combined with cinnamon, cloves or allspice ( in peas). Cherry leaves or bay leaves are added to cherry compote ( 1 – 2 leaves per liter of liquid). Mint and green cardamom are added to peaches and apricots.
• Cooking time. The less vegetable raw materials are cooked, the more intense the taste of the compote becomes, but its shelf life is reduced. On average, you should cook compote, for example, from apples for 10 – 15 minutes. If the drink is made from watery berries ( for example, from raspberries), then the cooking time should be reduced to 5 minutes. If dried fruits are used as the main component, the cooking time should be increased to 20 minutes.

Herb tea

Tea brewed from herbs helps quench thirst, and also gives strength and has a strengthening effect, which is important with the onset of summer and high temperatures. You can drink this drink warm ( in this form, it not only quenches thirst, but also helps the body resist heat), and chilled.

How to make herbal tea?
This drink is prepared from fresh or dried herbs, water and sugar ( can be replaced with honey or not used at all). You can also add lemon, spices, ice. If tea is prepared from fresh raw materials, use a tablespoon of chopped herbs per glass of boiling water. The herbs need to be filled with water and left to infuse. When preparing tea from dry herbs, take a teaspoon of the raw material, add a glass of water and bring to a boil.

It’s always like this: you wait and wait for summer, and then it comes to the city with heat and stuffiness, and you involuntarily begin to dream about autumn. How to endure the heat with minimal loss of mood, health and time? After all, many people, under the bright sun and with temperatures “overboard” already at 20-25 degrees (not to mention “over +30”), do not want absolutely anything: neither go shopping, nor go out just for a walk, they feel miserable, but who -I still have to go to work...

You can cope with the heat and stuffiness in the summer much easier if you try to follow the tips from NameWoman.

How to cope with the heat using a summer day regimen

1 . From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., do not go outside, and even more so, you should not sunbathe at this time of day or be outside near water. During this period, we recommend that you endure the heat indoors or on the balcony (just not directly under the sun attacking you through the glass).

2 . In the middle of the day, try to reduce physical exercise and don’t engage in active sports - consider it a siesta. If you are hyperactive and cannot imagine life without sports, then opt for yoga, Pilates or breathing exercises. A visit to the pool will also be very useful.

The simplest exercise which is always worth doing in the heat: lightly tap your fingers on the upper part chest, it will be easier to breathe.

It is better to reschedule walks with children in the early morning and in the evening. It will be easier for your child to endure the heat and stuffiness when at rest, but how can a restless child sit still? Pediatric doctors believe that in this case it may well be appropriate and even useful computer games. But NameWoman once again reminds you: don’t cancel your morning and evening walks, and also remember that, like you, your baby will benefit from a swimming pool in the summer.

3 . Ideally (unless, of course, you have white nights), go to bed at sunset (after walking at least briefly along the street), and try to get up early, when it is not very hot outside. Don't lie in bed and hurry up to start awakening morning procedures.

Drinking and eating in the hot season

4 . To cope with the heat with minimal stress on the body, you need to drink more, but drink a small amount of cool water at a time (100 - 150 ml). Drinking a one and a half liter bottle of water at once can lead to swelling of the face and legs, which, along with heavy sleep, will be especially easy to get if you drink too much just before going to bed. A healthy person needs to drink up to two liters per day on average. clean water. Additional tips, including the ideal temperature drinking water you will find in the article "".

Say Yes to Naturalness

12 . Powders and foundation creams comparable to clothing. In addition, they clog pores and cause profuse sweating. In summer, constantly remember the need to cleanse and moisturize your skin.

13 . Sun protective cosmetics are needed not only on the beach, but also in a hot and stuffy city. From natural remedies your friend - essential oil tea tree and aloe juice. Use special hygienic lipsticks with UV filters - they will protect your lips from the harmful effects of the sun and moisturize them. The delicate and vulnerable skin of the eyes will be protected.

How to dress correctly in the hot summer

15 . Ideally, your clothes should be loose (by the way, it doesn’t have to be short at all; in a long light sundress or dress you can tolerate the heat even better than in mini shorts, when your skin is actively warmed by the sun’s rays). Give preference to natural and light-colored fabrics.

16 . In the sun, do not go outside during the day without a hat. Your choice is a hat, a Panama hat or a homemade headdress, but not a baseball cap, which will only make your head warm and sweaty.

17 . Do not wear synthetic underwear in hot weather - it is hot and the skin does not “breathe”. And besides, such underwear increases the risk of fungi. This is why many women suffer from thrush in the summer.

How to cope with the heat by properly preparing your home for summer

18 . Protect your apartment from summer! Seal the windows with heat-repellent film - very effective remedy, the temperature in the apartment is guaranteed to be lower.

19 . Air conditioning, in general, is a good invention, but due to the wrong approach, it often does not help to endure the heat at all, but on the contrary, it worsens the human condition. Firstly, you should not lie under it for hours or stay in the room where it is located after washing your hair. Secondly, the temperature difference on board your house and outside should not be too large; do not set the air conditioner to the minimum, preferably 24 degrees. Thirdly, keep in mind that the air conditioner dries out the air a lot, so you will have to save the situation with a humidifier (or improvised means that work in a similar way from point 20; perhaps you should generally give preference to a good humidifier instead of an air conditioner?) Simple and interesting advice To create an air conditioner at home, we found on the Internet: if you have a fan, then simply place a bottle of ice in front of it, the surrounding air will become cooler.

The following recommendation from NameWoman will come in handy if the question of how to endure the heat really becomes a matter of survival for you and even sleeping at night is completely impossible. Fill the bath with cool water and stir in a glass of linden infusion or tea with 10-15 drops of eucalyptus oil. Soak a duvet cover (or better yet, two or even a padding polyester blanket) in the resulting water and hang it on the balcony door (or on the balcony in front of an open window). Also open a window or window in another room to create at least a small draft.

20 . Humidification is the main thing in solving the problem of tolerating heat. Do wet cleaning in all rooms every day, this will make it easier for you to breathe. If you don’t have a humidifier, walk around your apartment several times a day with a spray bottle. A good idea, despite the tedious execution, is to “wash” the curtains every day. Humidify the air in your apartment by placing bowls and vases of water, and finally, simply placing a bucket of water next to your bed.

Milena Just

The abnormal heat in Moscow is breaking all records, and people are already terrified of imagining melting asphalt and its hot splashes soaring upward from speeding cars. Well, the asphalt may not melt, but the heat doesn’t want to recede. It is clear that the best way to escape the heat is to go to the sea, where it is now colder than in Moscow, or to the village, as a last resort. But how can those who cannot leave their hometown survive the heat? How to escape the heat in a typical city apartment? How to make it easier for children to endure the heat? We will try to give as many options as possible to escape the heat in the city.

How to escape the heat at home?

It is sometimes difficult to survive the heat in a city apartment, especially on the top floors, where the air heats up to 40-50 degrees, but it is possible to make your life easier.

Air conditioning will help you survive the heat

The best way to escape the heat in an apartment is to buy an air conditioner, but this method has its drawbacks: the air conditioner is expensive, it likes to consume electricity in large quantities, and also, helping to escape the heat, it dries the air, so it needs a humidifier or other methods raising the humidity in the room

Use a fan to escape the heat

Everyone knows how to use it, and you shouldn’t forget it, it helps to withstand the heat quite well.

3 gray sheets: how a simple cloth will help you cope with the heat.

First, you can hang sheets on the windows. Wet sheets will make it much easier to survive the heat, lowering the temperature in the apartment by several degrees.

Secondly, a wet sheet can be used instead of a blanket, but you will have to wet it several times a night. But you will be saved from the heat all night

And finally, you can hang sheets on a hot heated towel rail in the bathroom; it does not help save you from the heat in the apartment.

Is swaddling a thing of the past? Don't throw away baby diapers!

Wet your baby's diapers and put them on your shoulders like a musketeer's cloak! Do you know how they help escape the heat! They keep you cool while doing chores and playing games.

A swimming pool in the room will help children cope with the heat.

Do you have small children? Do they have anywhere to swim? They don't know how to escape the heat? Buy them a pool! Inflatable! No, this is not a joke. You need to take a not very large inflatable pool and a mat for a large pool (these are mats so that the pool does not tear, if all sorts of crap is lying on the ground, they do not get wet). We cover the entire floor with a bedding, put a pool in the middle, additionally put absorbent rags on the bedding that are sold for cleaning the floor and let the children swim, not forgetting to give them toys. Very soon you yourself will have the desire to climb into their pool and survive the very heat in it.

Showering as a way to better cope with the heat.

Go to the shower and bath at least 10 times a day, rinse your children especially often, this will help them survive the heat, even if it’s +40 at home.

A bathtub and basins will help you escape the heat.

You can simply fill the vpnnu with ice water; as it evaporates, it will humidify the air and slightly lower the temperature in the apartment, helping to withstand the heat. One bath can't do it? Place bowls of ice water in all rooms, you can even throw ice from the freezer into the water. And don't forget to change the water, it heats up quickly. Also, take a spray bottle and spray water in the room, the colder the better, it will be much easier to bear the heat!

Fans will make the heat easier to bear.

Don't have a fan yet? Then it's time to urgently run to the store! It is not too expensive, but it perfectly protects from the heat.

How to escape the heat with a cut glass?

Don't forget to drink! You need to drink about 3 liters of water daily, this will help you survive the heat easier, since with liquid you can evaporate excess heat, and if there is not enough liquid, it is more difficult for the body to remove heat. Just drink water, not sugary drinks, they won’t help. And one more thing: replenish salts, a lot of them are lost when you sweat. Just don’t eat salt with spoons, it won’t do any good. Drink mineral water, do not forget about mineral and vitamin complexes.

How to escape the heat outside?

If there is a cool body of water and a forest near your house, and you can put things off until the end of the heat, then you are in luck. For the rest, we offer ways to escape the heat using available means.

Choose your walking time!

If there are no urgent matters, then go outside in the morning and evening. You can even walk with your children before 10 am and after 8 pm, and escape the heat at home during the day.

Umbrellas and fans will help you survive the heat outside.

There is no fashion for umbrellas in our country yet, but I think it will appear soon: a light, light umbrella will create shade and help you endure the heat more easily, since direct sunlight will not shine on you. Well, grab a fan, it will help you escape from the heat when you are waiting for transport at a bus stop, in public transport, in a stuffy store and other hot places.

Did you forget your diapers at home?

No, no, we won’t swaddle anyone, and without that it’s bad. Diapers will help us escape the heat during walks and trips: just take diapers and water with you, wet the diapers periodically and put them on your shoulders. You can also wet a handkerchief or bandana to make it easier to endure the heat while you go about your business. Only bandanas and scarves should be light-colored.

A cooler bag will help you beat the heat.

If the liquid is not cooled, then very soon it will heat up so much that it will no longer help its owner escape from the heat, so your salvation is a cooler bag: put bottles of water and cold packs in it. This water will help you escape the heat in two ways at once: you can, as you guessed it, drink it, or you can wet your diaper or scarf with this water, which will also help you survive the heat on the road, as mentioned above.

How to escape the heat in transport?

Speaking about how to escape the heat in transport, it should be noted that you can use all the tips on how to survive the heat at home or on the street. Additionally, you can only add that you need to sit on the shady side, and if a child is traveling with you, and all the seats on the shady side are occupied, then do not hesitate to ask to give up your seat. And, of course, it’s easier to bear the heat when sitting at the end of the cabin or carriage, because the breeze comes from all the hatches and windows there. If you are afraid of catching a cold in your baby’s ears, then put on a cotton cap or bandana, but sit so that the breeze hits you.

Not everyone can equip their home with a powerful air conditioner and use it to maintain optimal human body temperature 18-20 degrees. Not everyone is lucky enough to live in brick houses, the walls of which heat up very slowly.

Inhabitants of panel high-rise buildings, built of lightweight concrete, are forced to live in extreme conditions, similar to being in a sauna. How to escape the heat in an apartment if there is no air conditioning? There are simple rules that will help you more comfortably endure the sweltering heat and stuffiness while staying at home.

Rule 1. Shade the windows

An excellent assistant in the fight for coolness in the room is to cover the windows on the sunny side with a special filter film. With its help, it will be possible to reduce the temperature in the home by 3-5 degrees. If this handy tool is not available, you can use foil, sticking it on both the outside and the outside of the glass. The foil perfectly reflects light and prevents the room from overheating. Additional protection will include blinds and thick curtains, preferably white or light colors that can repel the sun's rays.

Rule 2. Ventilate properly

No matter how much you would like to open all the windows in the apartment and enjoy the draft, this solution will not be an effective way to reduce the temperature in the room during the day. It is worth keeping the windows open at night, but during the midday heat it is better to keep the windows on the sunny side closed.

Rule 3. Create conditions for easy breathing

Much has been said about the dangers of dust. It is especially important to carry out daily wet cleaning during the hot season. If it is not possible to regularly vacuum, beat and clean carpets, it is better to get rid of these coverings altogether for the summer.

Lovers of abundant decor and numerous accessories should pay special attention to the “bathing” of figurines, toys, frames, stands, which are a good place for storing dust.

Book lovers need to inspect the contents of their libraries and carefully shake out the deposits of centuries-old dust from them.

But florists who have a greenhouse at home will have a much easier time in the summer. Discharge indoor plants cool the air and fill the space with oxygen. Flowers with wide and large leaves will bring maximum benefit, but do not forget to systematically water and spray them.

It is worth having an aquarium in your apartment and purchasing small decorative fountains. They evaporate moisture and reduce the temperature in the home. Sprayers, humidifiers, and air ionizers will be your allies in the battle against the heat.

It’s great to use several fans at the same time, directing their rotation in different directions. And by installing containers of water in the room, fans will create coolness due to evaporated water.

Rule 4. Pay attention to the body

IN summer days Even when staying at home, give preference to clothes made from natural, light fabrics and try to walk around the apartment barefoot. For owners of luxurious long hair worth giving up evening hairstyles and pick up the hair at the back of your head. During the reign of heat, you should abandon any hair styling products, ensuring the scalp can breathe freely. Every lady should make it a rule: upon crossing the threshold of the house, the first thing you need to do is remove makeup from your face.

Water procedures – effective method give the body vigor. However, give preference to water at room temperature, but avoid icy shower jets. Very cold water high temperature air can cause vasospasm. During the hottest hours, wrap a damp towel around your neck.

Rule 5. Reviewing your diet

On summer days, give preference to seasonal fruits and vegetables, preferably white and green (they contain the maximum amount of moisture). Eating cucumbers, tomatoes, and watermelons will not only satisfy your thirst, but also bring essential minerals and vitamins to the body. Avoid fatty, salty and spicy foods. Fried pork and lard have no place on the table in the summer. Ice cream should be consumed without restrictions - it will not only cool the body, but is also an excellent hardening agent for the prevention of sore throats.

Drink enough fluid - at least two liters per day. Give preference to green tea, kvass, natural sour juices and mineral water. Sweet carbonated drinks and strong coffee are strictly prohibited. Beer, so beloved in the heat, will not bring the expected effect, but on the contrary, will cause dehydration. Drinking strong alcoholic drinks is an additional burden on the cardiovascular system.

Try to use the gas stove and oven to a minimum (a great chance to learn how to cook culinary masterpieces in the microwave!).

And in conclusion: Don’t forget about relaxation by allowing yourself to lie down with your favorite book for a couple of hours in the midday heat. Review your daily routine by getting up at dawn and reducing activity during the day.

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My apartment is located on the 5th floor of a 5-story building in Istanbul. The trees do not reach that height, the roof is flat, the windows face the sunny side. Therefore, in summer, when the temperature rises to +40 °C, the room turns into a branch of the Finnish sauna.

In such conditions it is impossible to fall asleep and get enough sleep. And since I don’t have air conditioning, I have to somehow get out and try various ways cool down.

For readers website I'll tell you what tricks and tricks I use to cool the room and bed and ensure a comfortable sleep.

To keep a room cool at night, it must be kept cool during the day.

To keep the cold out of a room, it is important to ventilate it properly. To do this, I close the windows when the outside temperature rises above +25 °C, and open them when it drops below this value. The most low temperature lasts from 4:00 to 7:00, so I open the windows in the morning and in the evening after 20:00.

• To keep the sun out of your apartment, you should use the right curtains. I tried various materials and I can say that you should not buy synthetic curtains: they quickly heat up and fade. It is best to use thick linen white curtains.
• To prevent heat from lingering in the house, you should also get rid of all dust collectors - carpets, rugs and mountains of pillows. This will make the air cleaner and cooler.
• While airing, you can wet a towel and hang it in front of an open window. This will help cool the room quickly. But don't leave the towel on overnight: a room that's too damp can be just as stuffy.

Previously, when air conditioning did not yet exist, in the heat before going to bed, the floors were wetted. The temperature in the room immediately dropped. This allowed me to fall asleep quickly and sleep comfortably.

Another way is to use ceiling fans

They are cheap, mounted on a chandelier and cool the room well. If you have such a fan, check that its switch is in the “summer” position. Many fans have 2 modes for different seasons.

• If you can't find the switch, check the blades: they should spin counterclockwise so that air hits the ceiling.

Homemade air conditioner

An ordinary small fan simply circulates air, and its motor heats the room. But any fan can be turned into a real air conditioner.

• To do this, you need to freeze bottles or other containers with water and place them in front of the blades - then the cold air will blow throughout the room. When the heat is particularly intense, I freeze 2 sets of bottles and simply change them every 4-5 hours.

Cooling the bed

If your bed linen is made of satin or synthetics, it is worth replacing these materials with cotton or silk. Cotton sheets absorb sweat well and keep you cool. And natural silk is very light and tends to slightly cool the skin.

• Also use cotton pajamas: they are more breathable. Or sleep without clothes. And what? Also a way out.
• Another great way to cool down is to put a sheet and pillowcase in the refrigerator in the morning and make your bed with them before bed. But don’t put your laundry in the freezer: you risk getting sick.
• Memory foam mattresses retain heat well. This is useful in winter, but inconvenient in summer. This is the mattress I have, so in the summer I put a cotton mattress pad over it (which can also be placed in the refrigerator).