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Lifestyle · October 17, 2019

5 Ways to Keep Cool This Summer

Keeping cool during the summer months can make a big difference in the way you feel and have a positive impact on your health. There are several ways in which you can stay cool during the warmer period of the year. Discover the 5 best ways to keep cool below.


Keep Yourself Hydrated

Your body cannot function for long without water, and warm weather causes it to work overtime to cool your body down. So you need to drink more water than usual during this time. You can get the water that you need from juices, soups, mild teas, or plain water, but keep in mind that skipping the processed sugar in your drinks can make them healthier. Try to drink about 2 extra glasses of water during a summer day.


Wear Suitable Clothes

Clothing can make a big difference in how hot you feel. While certain types of clothes are designed to help you retain body heat, other clothes help you to stay cool, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the summer, make sure to wear lightweight clothes that cover less of your body’s surface and help your body’s natural cooling system to work instead of bulky outfits that cover most of your skin.


Control Your Home’s Temperature

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Cooling your home is a great way to handle the summer months. You can add blinds and curtains to add shade in your home. Keep your window treatments closed during the warmest hours of each day and open them as soon as it is cooler outdoors than it is indoors. A ductless HVAC system could be an effective way to keep cool because it cools multiple areas, can be installed in more areas of your home and helps you to save on energy bills. 

Remember that the section of your home that is closest to the ground is cooler as hot air moves from low areas to high areas, which is why the upper sections of your home are always warmer than the lower sections. So stay downstairs, and consider converting your basement into a living space.


Do Things to Keep Yourself Cool

There are self-care tactics that you can use to keep yourself cool this summer. For example, soak your feet in cold water, use cold water for your showers and baths, eat plenty of fruits, and choose foods that have a cooling effect on your body, such as cucumber or watermelon.


Grow Indoor Plants

Growing plants indoors is a savvy technique for keeping cool during the summer because plants add water into the air through evapotranspiration. Plants also purify indoor air, cost a lot less than air conditioning, and make your home more attractive. You can choose golden pothos, fern, areca palm, or aloe vera plants to create a home that helps you to keep cool.

These tips will not break the bank, and they can make a big difference to how you feel this summer. So get ready to use these methods and keep your cool during warm weather.

 

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