What things should be kept in mind before going out in the sun?Image Credit source: Getty Images
To keep cool in summer, many measures are taken like running cooler, fan, AC. Drink cold drinks, ice cream, cold water. Wear cotton and loose clothes, but sometimes due to work you have to go out in the sun. In such a situation, the possibility of heat stroke is very high, because along with the strong sunlight outside, hot winds increase dehydration. This can cause problems like severe headache, nausea, vomiting, increased body temperature, diarrhea. To maintain your health, it is important to make some preparations before leaving the house.
Due to heat wave, the number of patients in hospitals starts increasing. In this season, not only problems like skin rashes, poor digestion occur, but cases like heart attack, stroke also increase, hence caution is very important. Actually, due to excessive sweating, water deficiency starts in the body and strong sunlight can further increase dehydration. It is very important to avoid this. Let us know what preparations to make while leaving the house.
eat light things
If you are going out of the house in summer, then never make the mistake of going out on an empty stomach. This may make you dizzy. Apart from this, the possibility of heat stroke also increases due to non-activation of enzymes, but avoid eating heavy, spicy, fried food. It is important that you eat something light before leaving the house. You can also drink vegetable liquid khichdi, curd, upma, cucumber and coconut water.
keep cotton cloth with you
If you are going out in strong sunlight, keep a cotton cloth with you. This helps you a lot on the way. If the sun is very strong then you can wipe the sweat with a cotton cloth, which provides a lot of relaxation. It also does not harm your skin. You can also use it to protect your face from sunlight.
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must wear sunglasses
Strong sunlight and hot winds also harm your eyes, it can cause dryness and pain in the eyes. Therefore, if you are going out of the house then definitely wear sunglasses. Especially if you have to walk or ride a bike in the sun, then definitely wear sunglasses.
keep water bottle
Before going out, definitely put a water bottle in your bag. This will help you stay hydrated on the way. If you want, add a little lemon and black salt to water and then fill it in a bottle and keep it with you. It helps in giving instant energy. Instead of plain plastic, use a bottle that keeps water cool or it is better to carry a glass bottle.
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head coverings
Before going out of the house in strong sunlight, keep things to cover your head with you. Like a hat, cap, or it would be best if you carry an umbrella. It is effective in protecting most of your body including your head from the sun. Due to this, the skin does not get burnt and the head does not get exposed to direct sunlight.
wear sunscreen
Apart from protecting against heat stroke in strong sunlight, it is also important to take care of the skin. Some people start getting rashes as soon as they come in contact with sunlight in summer, hence it is important that whenever you go out, you should apply sunscreen of 50+ SPF on the face as well as on the hands and feet (exposed parts).
