Feeling hot and sticky can be uncomfortable and annoying, often leaving one irritable and restless. And Malaysia’s hot and humid weather does not help one bit.
If you find yourself feeling out of sorts because of the blistering heat, don’t fret.
There are many surprisingly easy and effective ways to cool down when the days become a tad too hot.
1. Consume coconut water
On a scorching sunny day, many crave for something cold and refreshing. If you want the best of both worlds, get your hands on some coconut water.
Coconut water is rich in minerals and vitamins which are crucial in cooling down the body.
It is also a natural isotonic beverage, making it a seamless way to rehydrate and recharge your body with electrolytes. Coconut water is also an excellent way to replace fluid loss from the gastrointestinal tract.
Worried about the unnecessary calories? Don’t. Coconut water is thankfully low in calories, so don’t worry if you’d rather a chilled glass of coconut water instead of just plain water.
2. Have a cold shower
Taking a cold shower on a hot day may seem like a no-brainer, however, many still disregard this simple hack.
Having cold water applied on points of the body where the veins are close to the surface such as the wrists, neck, chest, and temples can quickly lower the temperature of the blood running through these veins.
An alternative to taking a cool shower is taking a quick dip in a pool or placing your feet in a cold foot bath.
Sit back and relax while immersing your feet in a bucket of cold water and some ice and soak for roughly 20 minutes – you’ll feel immensely better after.
3. Drink more liquids
This is a pretty obvious one but take it as a reminder. Drinking liquids, such as water can cool the body internally which helps reduce body temperature.
Remember to drink up regularly to prevent dehydration, which can increase body heat.
Consuming foods with high water content such as watermelon, strawberries and cucumber are good options to keep you cool as well.
You can always mix them up and enjoy a cold refreshing smoothie which is both healthy and hydrating.
4. Avoid caffeine
The myth of caffeinated drinks increases the risk of dehydration has been proven otherwise. However, this only applies to those who consume caffeinated drinks regularly.
Caffeinated drinks have a more significant effect on non-caffeine drinkers, especially on a hot day.
It is totally fine to consume caffeinated drinks on a hot day but it’s recommended to avoid drinking so much.
5. Switch on your AC
After drying off from your cold shower, why not switch on the air-conditioner in your room and settle down to some good relaxing music?
Do note that you should wipe off all water droplets or sweat on your body before going into an airconditioned room to avoid catching a cold.
This article first appeared in kaodim.com
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