Foods, diet tips, lifestyle hacks to beat the heat: 29 ways to stay cool in this sweltering summer and heatwaves
Hindustan TimesAs we are in the peak of summer and the temperatures are soaring to higher levels with sometimes a high degree of humidity and heatwave, know tips to avoid dehydration or heat stroke. Foods, diet tips, lifestyle hacks to beat the heat: 29 ways to stay cool in this sweltering summer and heatwaves In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Koulsoum Houssein, Full Time Consultant - General Medicine at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai's Bandra, suggested a few tips to avoid dehydration or heat stroke - Drink sufficient water to stay hydrated: min 1.5 litre. Since the heat results in dehydration and loss of electrolytes that can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, nausea and migraines, she recommended tips to beat the heat this summer - Hydrate, hydrate and hydrate: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Start your day with overnight soaked jeera water: Since cumin seeds effectively cure flatulence and bloating it makes the body feel lighter, rejuvenates the body and help to cope up with the hot weather.