Ever felt like you’ve planned the perfect getaway with your brood, and out of nowhere, one family member gets sore eyes or diarrhea? What to do to avoid the ultimate vacation let-down, thanks to the rise in temperature
Watch Your Temperature
Rigorous activities such as sports can bring about heat exhaustion, especially if you’re exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time. It may lead to heat stroke, a more serious condition in which the body could no longer regulate its temperature because of extreme hotness or exertion under very warm temperatures. If physical activities cannot be avoided, schedule them early in the morning, or late in the afternoon. Remember that the sun’s UV rays are most intense between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Keep Drinking (the Good Stuff)
In order to prevent such illnesses from occurring, keep your body hydrated by drinking sufficient amounts of water, juices, and other fluids. Minimize the intake of foods that are high in caffeine, alcohol, or sugar, for these also contribute to dehydration. Eat light and right—go for fresh fruits and vegetables with a lot of water content. Consuming generous amounts of liquids can also help reduce the risk of developing kidney and urinary tract infection (U.T.I.), and constipation.
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