Do you dream about swimming at home and air conditioning? Unfortunately, most of them have breathing problems. How to survive the summer without air conditioning? To use, if you know 23 efficient tricks to cool down in a beautiful mode.
Make friends with the hot water bottle
In winter, when you can not warm up, do you fill the hot water bottle with hot water? This practical gadget can also be useful in the summer - the material it is made of lasts for a long time. Pour him ice water and lie down with him and you will forget about the spirit.
Sleep like a pharaoh
Who knows better ways to heat than the inhabitants of hot Egypt? This method may seem extreme, but if you have no other ideas, you should try it out. What is it about? Soak the sheet or towel in cold water and use it to cover up at night.
In pajamas or naked?
Summer nights tend to give up clothes, but is sleeping nude really helping to survive the heat? Sentences are divided, because some people think that when sleeping without pajamas, sweat remains on the body, not absorbed in the material, which keeps us hot. If you prefer to stay in clothes, choose a loose cut and soft cotton.
Cover the window
Especially if they go south. It gets hot into the apartment just through the glass. These simple trick will help you cool the room and survive the summer in the city. Blinds and blinds are the best solution, but the curtains will also work well. Thanks to them you will save on air conditioning.
Make a sea breeze
Even the best air conditioner will not give you the feeling of a cool, sea breeze on the skin. In the meantime, to feel it, it's enough to have a windmill at home. Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and place it next to the appliance. After turning it on you will get a refreshing haze that will bring relief during hot days.
Cool the hot spots
There are pulsing points on the human body - if you cool them down, you will feel a quick relief. Just soak the wrists with very cold water, the inner parts of the elbow, neck, groin, ankles and under knees. You can also apply cool compresses instead of water.
Water for all problems
Our grandparents did without air conditioning, so we can survive the summer without this device. Instead of focusing on the temperature at home, take care of yourself. The most important thing is the hydration of the body - if you drink enough water, the heat will not bother you so much and minimize the risk of dehydration. At extremely high temperatures increase the amount of liquid consumed by approx. 1 liter. Remember that you can also get water from fruits and vegetables. Nothing refreshes you, like a piece of a very cold watermelon, melon or cucumber.
Make a draft
We do not advise you to open windows during the day, so that the interior does not get too much hot air, but it is worth ventilating the apartment at night. After dark, temperatures fall, so before going to sleep, make a light draft. A cool breeze will make it easier for you to fall asleep.
Come down
Hot air always rises, so if you sleep in the attic, move to the ground floor. You can also try to organize a camping in your own bedroom, that is, give up the bed and sleep on the mattress on the floor.
Turn off the light
Even energy-saving light bulbs give off heat. For this reason, in the hot weather it is best to limit the number of lamps turned on to a minimum.
Give up cooking
Your home turned into a sauna? If you use the oven, the temperature may still rise. Give up baking and frying for some time and choose to grill in the open air. You do not have this option? Bet on salads and coolers, the preparation of which does not require the use of a stove.
Cool your feet
Immersion of feet in cold water will bring immediate relief to the whole body. In this way, you will lower your body temperature and, by the way, relax. You can also add a few drops of essential oils with refreshing aromas to the bowl. At high temperatures, bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, lemon and mint oils are perfect.
Cooling spray
Thermal water or a refreshing mist are products that will help you survive the heat. Spraying face, neck and neck with a cold mist brings immediate effect and allows you to feel a pleasant refreshment for a while. In addition, the thermal water perfectly moisturizes the skin, which during high temperatures needs each additional portion of H2O.
Change the cushion
The head is the warmest part of the body, so in the summer it is worth to make it as chilled as possible. An ordinary pillow often heightens the feeling of heat, so replace it with ... a pillow filled with grits. This is not a joke - the buckwheat batch is the perfect solution for hot summer nights. It will provide good air circulation and support for the neck.
Drink hot
tea
Did you know that drinking hot tea is a great way to cool down? It sounds unbelievable, but it really works. This is a way taken from the inhabitants of hot countries, such as Tunisia, Egypt or Morocco. Most of them, on hot days, drink tea from fresh mint, which in addition is very sweet! After consuming the drink, the body sweats more and it makes us cooler. Use the natural body temperature regulation process and on a hot day, drink a cup of hot mint tea.
Choose clothes
Overheating the body may be the result of inadequate dress. Contrary to appearances, a tight mini skirt is not the best choice for African heat. It is better to choose loose-cut clothing made of natural fabrics (such as cotton, silk or linen). When choosing the outfit, let's also pay attention to the colors - reach for the bright colors that reflect the sun's rays (and look great when the skin is slightly tanned).
Spicy spices
Have you ever wondered why the cuisine of the inhabitants of warm countries is spicy? It is also one of the ways to deal with high temperatures. In Spain, Morocco or Mexico, spicy spices such as chili or curry dominate. After their consumption, we start to sweat more, sweat evaporates, and we quickly feel the pleasant cooling of the body.
Take a siesta
When the heat wave floods us, we should take an example from the inhabitants of countries with a hot climate. One of their daily rituals is the afternoon siesta. A break in work in the middle of the day is a good way to avoid dangerous overheating of the body. At this time, the sun is at its highest and the ultraviolet radiation is very intense. Nap is the time to regenerate and rest. Thanks to the siesta, you will be able to work more efficiently in the afternoon and evening when the temperature drops.
Change your diet
How to survive the heat? Forget about fat and heavy dishes, and instead reach for fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Your diet should be light, so as often as possible, eat salads, drink cocktails and smoothies, and between frozen fruit crunch (eg grapes, pineapple). Also reduce the portion size and try to eat regularly. Overeating makes your body needs more energy to digest and therefore generates more heat. Also, remember to hydrate the body and drink water with small sips throughout the day. It is also worth drinking tomato juice, which contains large amounts of valuable minerals such as potassium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Disconnect
All household appliances that are electrically powered emit heat - even if they are turned off. Disconnect all devices you do not use from the power supply. This simple trick will help lower the temperature of the air, and at the same time save some money.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Most of us can not imagine summer months without iced coffee and cold drinks. Unfortunately, caffeine and alcohol have diuretic properties, which affects the body's dehydration. So try to limit the amount of these drinks in your daily summer menu.
Take a cool shower
There is nothing better after a hot day than a cool shower. Cold water immediately cools the body, but remember not to overdo it with its temperature. If your body is very hot, do not immediately take an ice-cold shower because it can threaten with thermal shock. Bet on lukewarm water that will provide a refreshing feeling. An additional plus is the lack of water vapor that "warms up" your home.
