What to do if the apartment is hot in the summer?

For many people, hot summer is a problem, because they do not have the possibility to move to a cool place, for example, to the country. In the apartments, especially in the sun, or the south side becomes unbearably hot in the summer, which may adversely affect health. What if the house was hot? You can use some simple ways to help cool down the room. On them will be discussed in this article.

Firstly, it is necessary to look at a home and a thermometer to assess the temperature of the house.

Today I looked at my thermometer, and was horrified, because temperature 35 degrees it off scale. This can be compared with the temperature on the beach, but there is a sea or body of water, which helps the body to cool. But what if our house so hot, and the balcony is even higher, because apartment windows are directed to the south.

Of course, you cannot sit up at home, and most of their time on the street or in a cool place. However, some people, such as pensioners, disabled people are forced to stay at home in the heat, because difficult for them to once again go into the yard, or climb stairs. And some even cannot walk or sit at home constantly.

For such people to be especially important in a cool place in order to not load the cardiovascular system. If this is not possible, in which case you need to buy air conditioning, fan, or use cheaper methods, such as constant ventilation, wet cloth on the forehead, a cool shower, quenching thirst, light cotton clothes, fan and others. This should help if you very hot.

Easy rules to be followed in the heat

The summer season can be called rest, relaxation, travel, as at this time, many people tend to take a vacation, spend most of their time outdoors, cottage, village, or at the resorts. What could be the ray than summer? In fact, the summer - it's fine, but the heat, changes in temperature, greenhouse effect may spoil the mood and adversely affect health.

As I said, not all people can afford to travel or go to the cottage, where the smells of the forest, the freshness of nature. Some are forced to spend the summer at home and suffer from the heat, especially if the apartment windows are directed to the south. My friend house window toward the east, but it suffers from the heat in his apartment on the ninth floor. According to her, in her house the heat associated with the overheating of the roof from the sun. What if the house is hot?

Rules:

Wear light clothing;
Use a fan, air-conditioning;
Curtain the curtain at noon, i.e. in the heat (it is desirable to 16:00);
Open the door to the bathroom;
Take a cool shower;
Use a fan;
Put a wet cloth on the forehead;
Abstain from caffeine, sweet drinks;
The menu includes more fruits and vegetables;
Drink at least 2.5 - 3 liters of water a day;
Drink tea with lemon balm, mint, lemon peel, catnip, St. John's wort, yarrow, which have a cooling effect;
Eat watermelon, melon, fruit ice, sip a cooling drink.

Also of note, if the street is very hot, do not go out for a walk and do not forget bareheaded take a bottle of water.

Abnormal heat negatively affects health

Summer high temperatures can pose a danger to health. High humidity, no wind (poor ventilation), plus high temperatures (heat waves) are harmful or exacerbate overall health.

The first signs of the negative impact of heat:

weakness;
headache;
fever;
excessive thirst;
muscle spasms;
tachycardia;
loss of consciousness.

In the presence of these symptoms should immediately go to the winning place, if the person is unconscious - call an ambulance. Also, when the deterioration of the wet a face with cool water.

How to protect yourself from the heat?

In the summer better to wear light colors possessed of natural materials such as linen and cotton. Avoid dark clothes made of synthetic materials.

Eat light meals and avoid heavy meals with high-calorie high fat content. Prefer white meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables. Limit your intake of coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks, which lead to further dehydration because have a diuretic effect. It is better in the heat drink plain water, at least one first half liter per day.

Some experts believe that the best kept closed during the day in the heat of the window. So you keep cool in the house. This method is popular in Tajikistan. The denser the curtains will be better. In the evening and at night, it is desirable to open the windows to let fresh air into the house. If you have mosquitoes, in this case it is necessary to put the mosquito nets.

If your windows are directed to the east, west or north, then in this case it is possible to plant vines on the balcony, to protect the house from the sun. The larger plants, the better.

Senior citizens, the elderly and disabled should pay special attention to health. Regularly measure blood pressure, body temperature, especially in hot weather.

In the hottest days or hours, avoid excessive physical activity and sports. Also during the hottest hours it is recommended to turn off all electrical appliances that provide inconspicuous warmth.

Research

Numerous studies have shown that the negative impact on a person can have, not only pollution, sudden changes in temperature, but also the use of air conditioning. It can also be called a sharp temperature drop, especially when out of the cool air-conditioned room, you go out in the heat.

It is worth noting that in the heat there is a big risk of heat stroke. This is especially true of older people and children who have weakened the feeling of thirst. Therefore, children and the elderly in particular should keep drinking regime. In addition, if you are taking medication, you should pay special attention to their condition. Some of the drugs affect the mechanism of thermoregulation and increases the chances of heat stroke.

In hot weather, young people are also at risk of heat stroke and dehydration. The only way out - to drink enough water throughout the day. Sometimes high temperatures or temperature fluctuations can cause insomnia.

It is believed that in the heat, we should not drink coffee or other drinks that contain caffeine, as they have a diuretic effect. This enhances the removal of liquid from the body. However, scientists have reported that to cause dehydration, you should drink a huge amount of such beverages. Therefore, in the heat should not be afraid of coffee, especially if you drink it in the morning.

Experts believe that one can not often use the air conditioner, because This can weaken the immune system. Do not install the air conditioner when the temperature in your home below 25 - 26 degrees Celsius. This temperature is well tolerated.