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reddragdiva this is a post for sharing tips on staying cool/healthy in the summer.
People
Drink lots and lots of water to prevent dehydration (at least two litres/day, probably more)
Wear cotton clothes. If prone to burning wear clothes that cover up as much of your body as possible and use high strength sunscreen on the exposed bits.
Avoid strappy tops if you're prone to burning - they expose your shoulders to the sun and they will burn.
Sunscreen should be factor 15+ and applied generously. I've discovered I need factor 50 to stop me burning. If you've certain medical conditions you can have it prescribed for you. Reapply it throughout the day.
A wide brimmed hat and a pair of sunglasses that meet safety standards are essential. Make sure the back of your neck is protected.
Plan your day, as best you can, to avoid being out in the heat/strong sun between 11am - 3pm.
Apply aftersun lotion in the evening. Not to any skin that's badly burnt though - never apply any creams to burns.
Eat when it's cool.
Always carry a large bottle of water with you when leaving the house.
beds
Sleep with open windows if you can (unless you've air conditioning that works best with the windows closed)
Use cotton sheets on your bed and cotton nightwear. Depending on warmth, a summer weight duvet might be OK, or a thin quilt/layer of fleece or maybe just a flat sheet.
Sleep on your own. Or have a huge bed and sleep at the opposite side to your partner.
If camping - you will still need a layer underneath you. I've been known to use my sleeping bag like a duvet. Other people like to use sleeping bag liners without the sleeping bag (I don't 'cos I can't get my legs into a comfortable position if they're zipped up in a bad shape. Leave the doors of your tent open. Sleep under the stars rather than in a tent (heavy duty groundsheet goes down first, then your bedding, then cover it all with a bed sized groundsheet.
Homes
Work out which rooms are coolest at which points of day and try to spend your time in the coolest parts of the house.
Consider having air conditioning fitted when you next replace your heating system.
Buy fans during the winter.
Turn your heating off before opening windows.
Make ice cubes in bags/trays to have in drinks.
Establish some shade in your garden if you want to sit out in it ie. via a man made structure or with plants/trees.
Close curtains/blinds during the day & open them at night.
Hang wet clothes/sheets in front of the windows
Open windows to get an airflow through the property
Offices
Request your office fan in the middle of winter.
Poke someone if there isn't a supply of cool drinking water
If it's uncomfortably hot (ie. the air conditioning is broken) see if you can wear less formal clothes. Otherwise wear short sleeved cotton blouses/shirts.
reddragdiva this is a post for sharing tips on staying cool/healthy in the summer. People
Drink lots and lots of water to prevent dehydration (at least two litres/day, probably more)
Wear cotton clothes. If prone to burning wear clothes that cover up as much of your body as possible and use high strength sunscreen on the exposed bits.
Avoid strappy tops if you're prone to burning - they expose your shoulders to the sun and they will burn.
Sunscreen should be factor 15+ and applied generously. I've discovered I need factor 50 to stop me burning. If you've certain medical conditions you can have it prescribed for you. Reapply it throughout the day.
A wide brimmed hat and a pair of sunglasses that meet safety standards are essential. Make sure the back of your neck is protected.
Plan your day, as best you can, to avoid being out in the heat/strong sun between 11am - 3pm.
Apply aftersun lotion in the evening. Not to any skin that's badly burnt though - never apply any creams to burns.
Eat when it's cool.
Always carry a large bottle of water with you when leaving the house.
beds
Sleep with open windows if you can (unless you've air conditioning that works best with the windows closed)
Use cotton sheets on your bed and cotton nightwear. Depending on warmth, a summer weight duvet might be OK, or a thin quilt/layer of fleece or maybe just a flat sheet.
Sleep on your own. Or have a huge bed and sleep at the opposite side to your partner.
If camping - you will still need a layer underneath you. I've been known to use my sleeping bag like a duvet. Other people like to use sleeping bag liners without the sleeping bag (I don't 'cos I can't get my legs into a comfortable position if they're zipped up in a bad shape. Leave the doors of your tent open. Sleep under the stars rather than in a tent (heavy duty groundsheet goes down first, then your bedding, then cover it all with a bed sized groundsheet.
Homes
Work out which rooms are coolest at which points of day and try to spend your time in the coolest parts of the house.
Consider having air conditioning fitted when you next replace your heating system.
Buy fans during the winter.
Turn your heating off before opening windows.
Make ice cubes in bags/trays to have in drinks.
Establish some shade in your garden if you want to sit out in it ie. via a man made structure or with plants/trees.
Close curtains/blinds during the day & open them at night.
Hang wet clothes/sheets in front of the windows
Open windows to get an airflow through the property
Offices
Request your office fan in the middle of winter.
Poke someone if there isn't a supply of cool drinking water
If it's uncomfortably hot (ie. the air conditioning is broken) see if you can wear less formal clothes. Otherwise wear short sleeved cotton blouses/shirts.