Safety and Health Tips for summer

These days heat is increasing more and more which cause many health problem. To avoid and face this summer there are some helpful tips listed below



Drink plenty of liquids like water, juices, cold shakes, sweet lime-soda etc.

Avoid eating junk and heavy food.

Eat lots of summer-fruits like watermelons, grapefruits etc. Eating plenty of salads with broccoli lettuce, cucumbers etc are also advised.




Protect your eyes from damage; wear sunglasses.

Avoid exposure between 12pm and 4 pm when the sun’s rays are strongest.
Instead have a healthy lunch to refuel and re-hydrate.

Don’t forget to protect your nose, lips, and ears. They tend to burn more easily.

Avoid venturing out too much during the daytime. Try and stay indoors
or in air-conditioned places when possible.

Do not eat out-side or street cooked foods, as the possibility of germs
growing on them is comparatively higher.

Do not eat stale food.

Do not cook food in water that is static for a long time. Use fresh and clean water always.

Avoid eating red-meat during the summers

To keep your body surface clean from dust and sweat take a bath twice everyday.

Apply antiperspirant powders.

Do not use too much of make-up or any oily cream or lotions while venturing out in the sun.

Apply sun screen lotion while going outside.

Eat proper food and also exercise. As these too show a positive effect on your skin.

How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion During Summer

Heat exhaustion leads to severe effects on skin and body. Care should be taken to avoid heat exhaustion and keep the body cool. The below tips and technics can be followed meticulously to safeguard from heat durin summer seasons
Get out of the sun, drink plenty of water. Ideally you should have plenty of water atleast half an hour before you go out into the sun.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This is because they have fairly high water content and good salt balance. Drink diluted electrolytes.
People who sweat heavily tend to loose a lot of potassium and sodium. There are many over the counter electrolyte packs.
Avoid salt tablets, alcohol, caffeine, smoking and do not bare your chest.
Do not suddenly go out into the sun from an air-conditioned room or do the opposite. Learn to acclimatise slowly.
Dousing your head and neck with cold water will help if it is hot and dry.
Use a newspaper, handkerchief or a traditional hand held fan to keep yourself in cool breeze.
Wear light and light coloured clothes. the preferred coloured is white because it reflects the heat. Use cotton or polyester blends because such cloth material can breathe.
Use an umbrella or a hat, preferably one that also shades the neck and is well ventilated.