Based on reports, studies and statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), approximately 300 people perish every year from heat-related conditions. Even though the vast majority of heat afflicted individuals are elderly, other people are prone to suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat-related illnesses are associated with the bodyÕs inability to quell, cool and compensate itself.
Generally, heat stroke transpires when the body is unable to manage the body's temperature by cooling it off. Amid a heat stroke, the temperature of the body may elevate as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit or 41 degrees Celsius, it may trigger detrimental effects. Certain health risks are permanent. While heat exhaustion is not as severe as heat stroke, it happens when the body is extremely dehydrated and unable to manage its temperature.
Add these cool down strategies during unbearable hot weather:
-- Hydrate the body. Just because the body is not exercising does not mean that it does not need water. During sun exposure the body loses water through perspiration and requires replenishing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), advises people to ingest two to four glasses of water approximately every hour. Hydrating the body does not include drinking alcohol. Unlike water, alcohol will hinders and dehydrates the body.
-- Drink cool. Icy cold beverages can trigger stomach cramping. As a result, sip on drinks that are not hot and not cold.
-- Opt for cool commonsense. Staying out of the sun, wearing loose clothing and slowing down are basic intelligent ways to keep the body comfortable and safe from the risk of heat stroke and exhaustion.
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