DRINK PLENTY OF WATER , CONSUME LOTS OF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES , AVOID FATTY FOODS , WEAR LIGHT COLOURED COTTON CLOTHES. USE SUN GLASSES

Answered by Moksha G , an ibibo Master, at 11:54 AM on June 01, 2008

10 glasses of fluids is what you need per day. Milk, milk shakes, cold coffee and lassi would also help a lot.

Remember that fizzy drinks actually dehydrate you further. Next up, is your choice of fruits. Not all fruits are your best friends.

For example watermelon has a cooling effect while having more than two mangoes per day increase the body heat.

However, you could make it more interesting by making milk shakes especially for children.

Third is to go green! More vegetables mean more vitamins and a healthy digestive system. Instead of fatty and fried foods have salads at least once a day.

Tofu, sprouts, paneer are good protein options. Do not have cut fruits on the roadside. Make sure you wash your vegetables properly.

Preserve your food carefully. And last but not the least do not eat anything straight out of the fridge.

Don’t have too much of cold things as they contract your arteries and over a period of time it effects your gut, liver, kidneys.

Answered by Vidya Anand , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:32 AM on May 15, 2008

Heat can really turn into a menace a give health problems if not tackled well.So try and consume a lot of liquid eg. Mango panna,glucon D,Tang etc to overcome dehydration problem.Cover your face and head to protect from the sun light and also wear sunblock cream.Wear cotton clothes instead of synthetic .It will allow the skin to breathe.
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Answered by anitaraizada , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:43 PM on May 07, 2008

try to complete ur outside works either in the morning or after the sunset.Always wear loose-fitting light cotton dress-materials. always carry cold drinking water with u. if u hv to walk or drive a motorbike, then take rest frequently under a shade and then again start.have lots of fruits like water melon, green coconut etc. take ORS or home-made salt-sugar-water syrup. use umbrella while walking uder the sun.

Answered by Dr Subarna , an ibibo Citizen, at 2:47 PM on May 06, 2008

DRINK LOTS OF WATER ,JUICES ,BARLEY WATER AND COCONUT WATER TO RECOVER WATER LOSS CAUSED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SWEAT.

MAKE USE OF DEOS ,BODY SPRAYS ,SUNSCREEN AND TALCOM POWDER.

WEAR NATURAL FABRIC LIKE COTTON IN LIGHT COLORS.

ADD FEW DROPS OF YOUR FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OIL IN YOUR BATH WATER TO GET RID OF BODY ODOUR.BATHE AT LEAST TWICE IN A DAY.

BOIL HANDFUL OF NEEM LEAVES AND TULSI LEAVES .STRAIN AND ADD THIS CONCOCTION IN YOUR BATH WATER TO GET RID OF PRICKLEY HEAT .AN UMBRELLA WITH UV FILTERS HELP TOO.

Answered by sanya , an ibibo Master, at 12:19 PM on May 05, 2008

The heat during the summer time (from April to June) is very hard to bear, specialy in North India,which I felt to my self for many years in Delhi.I enjoy the winter,the best.
What precaution should be taken, is depended on in what activity we are in at that time,during the Day time,when the Sun directly hits at our body.This is not applicable to those lucky enough to work in A/C rooms. But who works in the field and those on the road plying two wheelers,labourers are at the mercy of the Sun's direct heat.Following precautions are to be taken to escape from Sun Stroke and Sun Burning. As far as possible, take a shade under a tree or tall building nearby intermitently .Continues heat, drains lot of fluid from our body, which may lead to dehydration.In Delhi climate we don't swet profusely.But in the vicinity of sea,lake, pond etc,there will be maximum swetting, loosing lot of water from our body,and hence replacement of water is the most important precaution we are required to take. Where swetting is not much,there is a possibility of Sun Stroke to those who work in open field.The immediate 1st aid is to take the person to an a/c room and administer de-hydration fluid drips. It can be made by ourselves by mixing in 750 ml of water with 1 teaspoon salt and 8 teaspoon sugar.Those who work in hot sun, can carry enough of this water mixer and drink when ever feel thirsty. Instead of taking all in one gulp,it is better to take little by little in over a period of time. Always use nice cotton clothes which can shunt out excess heat from our body. Fatigue or tiredness is the common symptom
in summer. Due to this the efficiency of human labour goes down.
The painful redness of Sun Burn is thought to be the result of ultraviolate light penetrating the top layer of skin and forming FREE RADICALS,which then attack cell membranes and DNA.Sun burn victims also should drink plenty of water to combat dehydration.
Precautions in additition to maximum water consumption,take plenty of Orange coloured fruits and vegetables,and dark green leafy vegetables for Beta Carotene and Vit-C.,Nuts and wheatgerm for Vit-E & Zinc. Whole grains,fish and pulses for Vit-B
Use Sun Glass to protect the eyes.
Avoid Alcohol and Coffee in hot season.

Answered by SUKUMARAN , an ibibo Master, at 4:15 PM on May 04, 2008

The best thing for you is that try to stay indoors if possible.Use shade or protection from sun light with umbrellas or wear a turban when going outdoors.Drink loads of liquids to prevent dehydration.Avoid sternous work in sun light.If your budget permits ,go for an holiday to a summer resort.

Answered by Smarty , an ibibo Master, at 3:58 PM on May 04, 2008

drink water in short intervals and dont go out empty stomach. avoid fried food and eat fresh.

Answered by Poonam . , an ibibo Advisor, at 12:11 PM on May 04, 2008

dear anil kumar!
Try to stay indoors if possible.Use shade or protection from sun light with umbrellas or wear a turban when going outdoors.Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.Avoid sternous work in sun light.If your budget permits ,go for an holiday to a summer resort.

Answered by cuty , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:24 PM on May 03, 2008