Beat the Heat with Cool Tips!

Now that summers are here to stay, it becomes necessary to rework on one’s daily routine to avoid the common problems like sun burns, tanning, loss of appetite, perspiration etc. Following are a few remedies to reduce the effect of these concerns:

-: While going out: Make sure that you apply a good coat of Sun Screen on all exposed parts of the body like the face, neck, hands, arms etc. Various brands are available in the market, with numerous options for different types of skins. Make sure that you choose one with as much SPF as your skin’s requirement. If possible, try not to expose yourself to the harmful rays of the sun, instead cover your arms and neck. Carry an umbrella and use a good pair of sunglasses.

-: Increase water intake: During summers, the body looses a lot of water in the form of sweat so it becomes imperative to increase the intake of fluids to avoid dehydration. Cool juices, shakes, Jaljeera, and the good old nimbu pani (lemonade) are great heat relievers. As much as possible, carry your share of water with you incase you are going out.


-: Appetite issues: Loss of appetite is mainly caused because of dehydration. Nimbu pani is an excellent appetizer. Or one can supplement meals with spicy pickles, curds, salads, chutneys etc. All these supplements make the routine daal-sabzi all the more appealing. Avoid fried and oily foods. Instead relish light food items that are good for the stomach.

-: Skin Care: Our face has no escape from the sun. Excessive exposure to the sun can cause sun burns, loss of glow, tanning etc. Sunburns can be beaten by simply applying yoghurt on the face and washing it off after 20 minutes. Applying tomato and cucumber juice also helps. You can refresh your tired skin by using cucumber juice and rosewater. This mixture can be stored in spray bottles for a week in the refrigerator.


-: Sweating & body odor: This is again a very common problem. Incase use of deodorants is not really helping, here’s a natural deo remedy: Take a few bay leaves and soak them in a mug of water overnight. Strain the water and mix a teaspoon of black cardamom powder and two teaspoons of fuller’s earth or multani mitti and your body pack is ready. Apply this body pack to avoid excessive sweating. An easier option would be to make a body pack using fuller’s earth and rose water.

-: Prickly heat: Prepare a solution comprising of neem, tulsi, coriander and raw turmeric. Apply it on the affected areas before a bath. You will get rid of scratching in minutes.


-: Dress Right: Nylon and synthetic clothing stick to body and do not allow body to breathe. So its time to put away all your nylons and synthetics and opt for loose fitting cotton or khadi fabrics that allows body to breathe and evaporates perspiration.

-: A Cool Mind: Well, keeping a cool head surely helps you and others around. Remember mercury rising doest mean you temperature should also rise. Beat the heat with cool juices, and a cool head!!

Hope this helps!